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If you’re one of the believers in OP03-001-portgasdace, then OP15-002-lucy is essentially the evolution of that playstyle, a new Leader from OP15 that has quickly taken over the format and established itself as one of the most popular choices among the new releases. On top of that, this deck rarely experiences brick hands due to its sheer hand filtering ability through both its Leader effect and support cards, allowing for consistent setup and smooth gameplay throughout most matches. With a dynamic game plan centered around resource management, it holds strong matchups against past powerhouses like OP13-002-portgasdace and OP14-020-dracule-mihawk, fully living up to the hype.
Colosseum's Mysterious Champion
Welcome to your comprehensive deckbuilding guide for OP15-002-lucy, another top-tier Red/Blue Leader in the OP15 format. This guide explores core strategies, essential card choices, and flexible tech options that define this versatile midrange playstyle, built around efficient resource manipulation and powerful support cards.
- Deck Core: Cards that are absolute must-includes or found in nearly every winning list.
- Tech Cards: Specialized options for fine-tuning your deck against specific matchups or for personal playstyle and surprise factor.
- Sample Decklists: Practical examples of how the cards are integrated, showcasing various builds optimized for different meta considerations and playstyles.
Having a powerful [When Attacking]/[On Your Opponent’s Attack] effect that lets you gain +1000 power for each Event card you trash makes OP15-002-lucy an exceptional Leader that can support a wide range of approaches. Whether you want to dictate the pace of the game as an aggressor, disrupt your opponent’s game plan through calculated defensive plays, or find the perfect balance between both styles, this effect gives you the flexibility to adapt to any situation. This alone already makes him a very strong Leader to pick up, especially for players who value control over tempo and decision-making in every turn.
But what truly pushes him to another level is his second ability. Sabo, *ehem* OP15-002-lucy also has a [Activate: Main][Once Per Turn] effect that allows you to draw 1 card if you have activated an Event with a base cost of 3 or more in the same turn. This means that beyond having an extremely flexible primary effect, his secondary ability significantly boosts his overall efficiency by providing consistent hand recovery, ensuring you always have the resources needed to execute your game plan. It rewards proper sequencing and smart Event usage, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful throughout the match.
So if this overall playstyle sparks your interest, then it is time to dive in, build this deck card by card, and fully embrace what OP15-002-lucy has to offer, because with the right plays and mindset, this Leader has everything it takes to dominate matchups and consistently claim victory, just like he did in the Corrida Colosseum, overwhelming every opponent that stands in his way.
Core Cards
Every strong OP15-002-lucy deck starts with a core built around efficient Event usage and resource management. These cards fuel Lucy’s power-scaling effect, maintain hand advantage, and let you control the game through both pressure and flexibility.
Low-cost Searchers
The first core searcher in OP15-002-lucy decks is OP15-040-viola, a 1-cost, 2000 counter with a strong [On Play] effect that allows you to look at the top 3 cards of your deck, reveal and add 1 {Dressrosa} card to your hand, then place the rest at the bottom of your deck. This means you can search for powerful Event cards such as OP15-054-and-no-one-else-can-have-it-its-our-memento-of-him or OP15-020-fire-fist to gain an advantage in the current board state, or even find key units like OP10-045-cavendish or OP15-046-sabo to help stabilize the board. As a searcher that greatly improves the deck’s consistency while also serving as a reliable 2000 counter for defensive turns, OP15-040-viola is a solid core piece of the deck.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
OP15-053-rebecca is another 1-cost searcher that significantly improves the overall consistency of OP15-002-lucy decks. With a similar [On Play] effect to OP15-040-viola, she also allows you to look at the top 3 cards of your deck and add 1 to your hand. However, what makes this card more than just a redundant searcher is its [DON!! x1] effect, which allows OP15-053-rebecca to become a cheap [Blocker]. This makes her a valuable card at any stage of the game, whether used as a searcher or as a reliable defensive [Blocker] to disrupt your opponent’s attacking turns.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
Staple Event Cards
One of the proven and tested red deck staples is OP05-019-fire-fist, a 2-cost card with a powerful [Main] effect that allows you to give 1 of your opponent’s units -4000 power for a turn. Then, if you have 2 or less life cards, you can K.O up to 1 of your opponent’s units with 0 power or less. In addition to that, this card has a [Trigger] effect that activates its [Main] effect during your defensive turn, making this card a solid core piece of OP15-002-lucy decks.
Run 2-4 copies as recommended.
A new contender for the card with the longest name card in the whole game, OP15-054-and-no-one-else-can-have-it-its-our-memento-of-him. Joking aside, this 4-cost Event has a flexible [Main] effect that provides two options as long as your Leader is named "Lucy".
The first option gives you a powerful hand filter by drawing 2 cards, then trashing 1 card. But its effect does not stop there — this option also allows you to play 1 {Dressrosa} type Character with a cost of 4 or less from your hand for free, particularly your OP10-045-cavendish, 1-cost searchers, or solid 4-cost or less tech cards.
Meanwhile, the other option offers a decent effect that allows you to return 1 Stage to its owner’s hand, which can be used in your "OP15-057-dressrosa-kingdom" to generate value, or even directly counter OP13-079-imu’s OP13-099-the-empty-throne, which can instantly give you a free win against a deck that was once considered BDIF for two consecutive metas. In addition to that, this also helps enable your Leader OP15-002-lucy’s draw effect, hence why this card is such a good core piece of the deck.
Run 3-4 copies as recommended.
OP10-060-barrier-barrier-pistol is a powerful board control tool while also enabling OP15-002-lucy’s draw effect as a 5-cost Event card. Its [Main] effect allows you to bottom deck 1 of your opponent’s Characters with 6000 power or less, making it highly effective when combined with OP05-019-fire-fist and other power-reduction effects. This is a straightforward but reliable way to deal with your opponent’s [Blocker] or key units. In addition, it also has a [Trigger] effect that activates its [Main], allowing you to potentially remove 1 of your opponent’s attackers or key units.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
The deck’s reliable power play and a power-crept version of the 2-cost OP05-019-fire-fist, this 7-cost OP15-020-fire-fist, aside from enabling your Leader’s draw effect, also has an insanely powerful [Main] effect that gives your Leader +3000 power for a turn. Then you can reduce 1 of your opponent’s Character’s power by 8000 until their next end phase, effectively turning it into a 0 or lower power unit on the field, allowing it to be directly removed through attacks or simply rendered useless on their next turn. This provides you with an efficient way to control the board while also making OP15-002-lucy an 8000-power Leader.
On top of that, you also have an optional removal effect, as you can trash 2 cards from your hand to K.O 1 of your opponent’s Characters with 0 power or less, giving you a way to instantly remove a priority target by effect and disrupt your opponent’s game plan. This sequence of effects also makes this card a key card in OP15-002-lucy mirrors, as you can use it to reduce the power of your opponent’s OP15-046-sabo or other key units while also removing a 0-power [Blocker] OP15-053-rebecca in the same turn. These impactful lines of play make it a primary event to play for free while using your own OP15-046-sabo, making this card the uncontested best Event card in the deck.
Run 0-4 copies as recommended.
Powerful Utility Core
An excellent aggressive draw engine for OP15-002-lucy is OP10-045-cavendish. At 4-cost and 6000 power, he hits the ideal curve for mid-game pressure while offering a strong [When Attacking] effect: once per turn, you may draw 2 cards and then trash 1 card from your hand. This hand-filtering engine synergizes perfectly with Lucy’s strategy of maintaining card advantage while pushing tempo, ensuring that your resources never run dry.
Because Cavendish sits at 6000 power, he is resilient enough to demand committed answers from your opponent. Left unchecked, his recurring draw every turn steadily snowballs your advantage, making him one of the few mid-cost characters who can continuously generate value without requiring additional setup. More often than not, Cavendish functions like a pseudo-[Blocker]—opponents are pressured to deal with him immediately, redirecting their attacks away from your leader or key units. By combining consistent card draw with meaningful board presence, Cavendish adds another proactive dimension to the deck, rewarding aggressive play while reinforcing Lucy’s flexible value-oriented toolkit.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
The main win condition of the deck, OP15-046-sabo is a 7-cost, 9000-power [Blocker] that has an insanely strong [On Play] effect that allows you to play a {Dressrosa} type Event from your hand. Although it is limited to {Dressrosa} Event cards, the amount of value and potential plays this effect offers is extremely high, as it does not set a cost limitation.
This means you can play powerful events for free, such as OP15-054-and-no-one-else-can-have-it-its-our-memento-of-him for hand filtering and value generation, OP10-060-barrier-barrier-pistol for reliable board control, or even the deck’s most impactful event, OP05-019-fire-fist, to completely out-tempo your opponent. In addition to that, all of these Event cards are above 4-cost, meaning they will also generate you a card draw thanks to OP15-002-lucy’s [Activate:Main][Once Per Turn] draw effect. Playing OP15-046-sabo back-to-back is often how the deck wins matchups, overwhelming the opponent through sheer resource advantage, continuous card draw, and strong tempo swings while maintaining a 9000-power [Blocker] on the field. This sets up your own board to stabilize, counterattack, and find the right moment to go for lethal.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
OP15-057-dressrosa-kingdom might be the most useful 1-cost Stage card in the current format, with its reliable [On Play] effect that gives you card draw if your Leader is [Dressrosa]. This card also has an extremely versatile [On Your Opponent's Attack] effect, which requires you to rest it and trash 1 Stage/Event card from your hand to give +2000 power to your Leader or 1 of your Characters during a battle.
This gives you flexible ways to convert extra Event cards or duplicate copies of OP15-057-dressrosa-kingdom into reliable 2000 counter value, efficiently deflecting attacks from your opponent. This kind of utility solidifies its place as a core card in OP15-002-lucy decks.
Run 4 copies as recommended.
Tech Cards
With the core of the OP15-002-lucy deck firmly established, it’s time to explore the Tech Cards. Thanks to the deck’s versatility and high skill expression, there are numerous options to consider, letting you fine-tune your build based on your preferred playstyle or the demands of the current meta. Whether you want more consistency, stronger defense, or better matchup coverage, Lucy’s flexible engine allows these tech choices to slot in seamlessly without compromising the deck’s overall game plan.
Most Popular Option
The most popular tech choice for OP15-002-lucy builds is OP10-059-followmeandiwillguideyou, a 1-cost Event searcher that has a [Main] effect allowing you to look at the top 5 cards of your deck, reveal and add 1 {Dressrosa} Character to your hand, then place the rest at the bottom of your deck in any order. This card adds another layer of consistency to the deck, helping you find key units at the right timing such as OP10-045-cavendish or OP15-046-sabo.
Run 0-4 copies depends on personal preference.
Utility Options
If you want additional board control and a 2000 counter, OP13-007-ace-sabo-luffy is a strong option. This 1-cost card has a [Activate: Main] effect that lets you give 1 of your active DON!! to your Leader or Character, then trash this card to give 1 of your opponent’s units -3000 power for the turn. It complements your power-reduction removal suite such as OP10-060-barrier-barrier-pistol and OP05-019-fire-fist, making your removal lines more consistent and reliable.
Run 0-2 copies depends on personal preference.
If you want protection for key units, OP15-052-leo is a solid tech choice. Its effect lets you choose a Character to bottom deck in order to protect another Character with 7000 power or less from being removed on the field. On top of that, it is also a searchable 2000 counter, making it both defensive utility and hand value in one card slot.
Run 0-4 copies depends on personal preference.
If you want an additional attacker that also contributes defensively, OP15-006-cavendish is a great option. It gains +2000 power once you have 4 or more Events in your trash, making it a consistent 6000-power body in OP15-002-lucy decks. On top of that, it is also a searchable 2000 counter, adding even more efficiency and flexibility to your list.
Run 0-4 copies depends on personal preference.
OP15-014-bartolomeo is one of the cards that can easily be considered a core piece of most OP15-002-lucy decks. This 4-cost, 6000-power unit has a strong [On Play] effect that allows you to play 1 {Dressrosa} Event card from your hand with a base cost of 3 or less, such as OP10-059-followmeandiwillguideyou, the most popular tech card for OP15-002-lucy lists. On top of that, it also has a built-in resiliency effect that prevents it from being K.O.’d by trashing 1 Event card from your hand instead, making it a sticky 6000-power threat that can consistently pressure your opponent’s resources.
Run 0-2 copies depends on personal preference.
If you feel your OP15-002-lucy list needs another boss unit, this 8-cost OP14-049-jinbe can perform that role perfectly, as it has an [On Play] effect that allows you to draw 2 cards and return 1 Character with a cost of 7 or less to its owner’s hand by resting 2 of your DON!!. This effect lets you generate hand resources while also providing flexibility to remove 1 of your opponent’s key units, such as OP14-027-shanks and OP14-105-gorgon-sisters from powerful decks in previous formats, or you can return your own vulnerable units to generate additional value from them.
In addition, what makes Jinbe a solid boss unit for OP15-002-lucy decks is its ability to gain the [Rush] keyword when a card is trashed by an effect, a condition that can be easily fulfilled with OP15-002-lucy’s Leader effect and supporting cards.
Run 0-2 copies depends on personal preference.
Solid Event Options
A flexible {Dressrosa} Event card, OP15-055-go-ahead-and-use-em-mr-luffy is a 3-cost card that presents two options through its [Main] effect. The first is a powerful draw 2 cards effect, while the other allows you to give 1 of your {Dressrosa} Characters the [Blocker] keyword. Both effects can be useful in certain niche scenarios, but the card draw option is generally the superior choice. Additionally, this card being a 3-cost Event also enables OP15-002-lucy’s card draw effect, potentially giving you a net positive +3 card advantage, which can be highly impactful in the mid to late stages of the game.
Run 0-3 copies depends on personal preference.
If your OP15-002-lucy list needs both extra offensive and defensive capability, this 4-cost OP15-021-just-watch-me-ace is one of the best tech cards to include. With its [Main]/[Counter] effect, it gives -3000 power to 1 of your opponent’s units for the turn. This card also has a passive effect that reduces its cost by 3, making all copies of OP15-021-just-watch-me-ace become a 1-cost once you have 4 or more Events in your trash, a condition that is fairly easy to meet in OP15-002-lucy decks. In addition to that, despite being reduced to a 1-cost Event card, OP15-021-just-watch-me-ace still enables your Leader’s card draw effect, cementing its spot as a valuable and flexible tech option.
Run 0-4 copies depends on personal preference.
Sample Deck Lists
Decklist Placement: 1st Placer - ShopEvent - Tomo
This OP15-002-lucy list piloted by Tomo features a solid lineup of tech options such as OP10-059-followmeandiwillguideyou for additional searcher, OP13-007-ace-sabo-luffy, OP15-052-leo, and OP15-021-just-watch-me-ace for valuable combat board control, along with OP14-049-jinbe as a powerful alternate win condition. This build fully maximizes the deck’s flexibility and deckbuilding possibilities, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of matchups.
Decklist Placement: 1st Placer (7-0) - ShopEvent - Poregon
This undefeated 7-0 build by Poregon leans more into OP15-002-lucy’s proactive side. By including additional reliable attackers such as OP15-006-cavendish and OP15-014-bartolomeo, this list can smoothly transition between defensive stability and explosive offensive turns, making it highly versatile in both control and tempo-focused games.
Decklist Placement: 1st Placer (7-1) - ShopEvent - Baketu
The final decklist by Baketu, with an impressive 7 wins, focuses on overall flexibility and consistency. It keeps the core intact while including full playsets of tech options such as OP10-059-followmeandiwillguideyou, OP15-052-leo, and OP15-021-just-watch-me-ace, reinforcing the deck’s consistency and reliability across longer tournament runs.
Conclusion
To wrap up, OP15-002-lucy stands as one of the most consistent and resource-efficient Leaders in the OP15 format, built around smooth Event cycling, strong hand filtering, and an extremely low chance of bricking. With its built-in draw engine and support from key cards like OP15-053-rebecca, OP15-040-viola, and powerful Events such as OP15-054-and-no-one-else-can-have-it-its-our-memento-of-him, the deck consistently finds the right pieces and keeps its game plan flowing without disruption.
By properly sequencing Events and maximizing OP15-002-lucy’s draw effect, players can steadily out-resource opponents while maintaining tempo through efficient removal like OP05-019-fire-fist and OP10-060-barrier-barrier-pistol. Even key board-stabilizing plays involving OP15-046-sabo help convert advantage into control, making every turn feel deliberate, stable, and impactful.
Whether you’re preparing for locals or aiming for high-level competitive tournaments, OP15-002-lucy rewards disciplined sequencing, matchup awareness, and clean resource management more than anything else. Now step into the Corrida Colosseum of competitive play, trust the consistency of your engine, and prove that you don’t need high-rolls to take down the best—just precision, patience, and control over every turn.
