Bartholomew Kuma, from Legacy of the Master [OP-12], has emerged as a valuable card in several yellow-based strategies in the ONE PIECE Card Game. The card helps control the opponent’s board while simultaneously reinforcing the player’s Life count, making it an efficient and thematically fitting piece in yellow decks that thrive on Life manipulation and durability.

About Bartholomew Kuma (Legacy of the Master [OP-12] OP12-119)

When played, this Bartholomew Kuma card from Legacy of the Master [OP-12] allows players to trash a card their hand, adding the top card from their deck to their life pile and temporarily raise its cost by of this card by +2. This not only pressures the opponent but also adds defensive layers in a deck that thrives on Life resource cycling. Its secondary ability, when knocked out, allows the player to add the top card of their deck to their life pile.

Beyond its strategic value, this version of Bartholomew Kuma also appeals strongly to collectors due to his character in the anime. The artwork features a dramatic and imposing depiction of Kuma using his iconic Paw-Paw powers, pulled directly from a defining moment in the One Piece anime. Rendered in bold lines and contrasted shading, the image captures both his stoic presence and overwhelming force. As one of the more mysterious and pivotal figures in the One PIece series, this Kuma card has sparked interest from fans of both the lore and the art, giving it collectible appeal beyond its in-game power.

Release Details

This card will be released in English in August 2025 alongside the rest of Legacy of the Master [OP-12].

A copy of a Bartholomew Kuma (Legacy of the Master [OP-12] OP12-119) card of SEC-SP rarity sells for 2,875 JPY (~US$20).

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