Arlong

The Arlong leader card was released as part of the initial wave of the One Piece Card Game, specifically within the Paramount War expansion set. It represents the formidable fish-man captain of the Arlong Pirates, a central antagonist during the East Blue Saga. The card was designed to highlight Arlong's aggressive leadership style, featuring art that reflects his menacing presence and authoritative command over his crew in the coastal village of Cocoyasi.

The design draws heavily from Eiichiro Oda's original manga aesthetic, utilizing bold, high-contrast character illustrations that characterize the series' visual identity. Upon its release, the card gained traction among competitive players for its ability to enable aggressive, resource-heavy strategies. It remains a hallmark of the game's early meta, valued by collectors both for its functional utility in deck-building and its role in commemorating one of the most iconic villain arcs in the franchise.