OP06-051
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Tsuru
One Piece Card Game
Card Details
Battle Statistics
Skill / Effect:
Expert Analysis & Strategy
Strategic Overview
Tsuru (OP06-051) is a specialized defensive powerhouse in Blue Navy decks. Her primary and most terrifying attribute is her 4000 Counter stat, making her one of the strongest defensive shields in the game. In a meta where massive Leader swings or high-power boss monsters are common, Tsuru provides a nearly unparalleled layer of protection from the hand.
On the field, she functions as a targeted bounce removal. By trashing two cards, you can return any opponent's Character to their hand. While the discard cost is steep, the ability to remove a massive 8-cost or 10-cost threat regardless of its current power can be game-winning. She is best utilized in decks that can afford the hand loss or those that desperately need to clear a specific blocker to secure lethal.
Key Strategic Synergies
- Sakazuki (OP05-041): The Leader's ability to cycle cards helps mitigate the heavy trash-2 cost of Tsuru's On Play effect.
- Tashigi (OP06-050): As a Navy character, Tsuru is easily searched, ensuring you have her 4000 counter ready for the endgame.
- Kaya (OP03-044): Helps filter your hand to find Tsuru while maintaining the resources needed to fuel her ability.
Pro Strategy Tip: Don't be tempted to play Tsuru as a body too early. Her value as a 4000 counter is often much higher than her bounce effect, especially against decks that lack easy character recursion.
Best In Decks
- • Blue/Black Sakazuki
- • Mono-Blue Navy Control
How to Counter
- • Hand destruction (Law)
- • Rush characters (ignores bounce)