Interview: Guanrong - The first Pirate King!

Player: GuanRong


Favorite Leader: Art: LA GP Luffy Ability:UP/Saka


Favorite Character (in manga): Nika


What Character needs a leader: Rocks


Best One Piece Alt-Art: Op01 Nami


Socials: https://x.com/guanrong_0815

-How did becoming World Champion impact your life, both inside and outside the competitive scene?

More pressure, more respect, more grind.

-Do you think the overall level of play has evolved since you became World Champion?

Ya they try to become better so am I.

-I’ve noticed from your posts on X that UP Luffy seems to be your go-to deck lately. What draws you to this leader, and what strengths do you think make it stand out in the current meta?

Yes UP Luffy is currently my main deck. This deck contain high level of controls skill and most flexibility

3v3 Taiwan CS Champions deck

-In the Western scene, UP Luffy hasn’t seen as much success compared to other regions. What do you think might be causing that difference in performance?

Willingness to learn. To understand one deck completely is very difficult.You will need to know all the matchup points, have a clear game plan and strategy to counter. Most of the people just haven’t discover the deep side of this deck but I believe many top player in western already play this deck well and have a great understanding.

-With the finals approaching under the OP11 format (including starter decks), do you think UP Luffy is a solid choice for Western players? What factors should they consider before committing to it?

Yes 100%, Factors that need to consider: Ability to foresee min 3-4 turn after,value trading and clear wining concept.

-Belo Betty has been a consistent threat in this meta. How do you typically approach that matchup when piloting UP Luffy?

Know how to stop them and when to do what. It’s hard to explain but little words but basically is starving plus reducing their resources so that u can slow down their tempo and turn it to yours.

-There's been ongoing debate about the current meta—some players argue that GGG isn't the core issue, but rather Linlin herself. Where do you stand on this? How do you think the meta would shift if GGG were banned but Linlin remained?

Just ban GGG la hahahaha

I love that card but that card is a problem la hahaha

Ban Announcement August 2025 - GGG?

-For players who are hesitant about potential bans affecting UP, what other decks do you think are worth testing or preparing for in the OP12 meta?

Blackbeard/GP Luffy

-Do you currently offer coaching or deck reviews for UP Luffy or other leaders? If so, where can interested players reach out to you?

Yes they can contact me through my calendy Select a Date & Time - Calendly or discord #GuanRong7291 https://calendly.com/guanrong0815/one-piece-tcg-coaching?month=2025-07

-With EU finals on the horizon, which two decks do you predict are most likely to qualify for Worlds?

UP Luffy and UP Luffy of got any chances maybe GP Luffy

-Just for fun—if you had the power to ban one card and unban another, which cards would you choose?

Ban GGG and unban Moby Dick

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