The CN 4th Anniversary Zodiac Gift Box
A China-only set marking four years of the One Piece Card Game — what's in the box, who it's for, how to import one without getting burned, and a level read on value.
The CN 4th Anniversary Zodiac Gift Box is a China-only One Piece Card Game set for the game's fourth anniversary, due December 2026 at ¥580 (~$80). It holds 12 zodiac commemorative cards, 10 anniversary Don!! cards, 70 sleeves and a storage box. No English or Japanese print — collectors import it. Prior anniversary boxes rose 2–6× within a year, but that's a thin market, not a guarantee.
A China-only box for the game's 4th anniversary
Bandai announced a Simplified-Chinese exclusive gift box to mark four years of the One Piece Card Game in mainland China. The theme is the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, each rendered as a One Piece character. It's slated for December 2026 at a retail price of ¥580 (roughly $80).
As of the announcement, every card art still reads “Now Designing” — Bandai has confirmed the contents and price but hasn't shown final art. There's no English or Japanese printing planned, which is the whole reason it's interesting to collectors outside China: to get one, you import.
Region-locked. CN-exclusive means Western collectors source it through importers, not local retail. Limited allocation. Bandai keeps anniversary print runs tight. It's a display piece. The zodiac framing and storage box make it a shelf item, not a draft set.
What's actually in the box
Per Bandai's official contents list (art still in development), one sealed box contains:
| Item | Qty | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Zodiac commemorative cards | 12 | One per zodiac animal — Rat through Pig. Special 4th-anniversary treatment. |
| Anniversary Don!! cards | 10 | Don!! tokens with unique 4th-anniversary artwork (one design). |
| Card sleeves | 70 | Anniversary sleeves (one design, 70-pack). |
| Paper storage box | 1 | Anniversary-branded box for the set. |
Some import listings advertise a rare serialized alternate-art “chase” at roughly 1-in-12 odds. Bandai's official contents list does not confirm a serialized card — that detail is coming from group-buy brokers, not Bandai. Treat it as a rumour until the official art drops. We'll update the radar the moment it's confirmed either way.
Does it actually hold value?
Anniversary CN sets have a real track record of appreciating — but the numbers going around are wide ranges from a thin pool of completed sales, not a guarantee. Here's the prior-set data, with the uncertainty left in:
| Set | Released | Retail | Recent sealed | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Anniversary (Boa Hancock) | Dec 2024 | $60–80 | $230–500 | 3–6× |
| 3rd Anniversary (Jewelry Bonney) | Dec 2025 | $100–150 | $300–600 | 2–4× |
| 4th Anniversary (Zodiac — this set) | Dec 2026 | ~$80 | unknown | TBD |
- Ranges are wide because completed-sale volume is low. A “$230–500” box means a handful of sales, not a liquid market.
- Past ≠ future. If Bandai prints more this year, or import supply is heavier, the multiplier compresses.
- It's sealed value, not gameplay value. These cards aren't tournament staples — the value is collector/display demand.
A reasonable expectation, not a promise: a region-locked anniversary box at ~$80 has a credible shot at holding above retail given the prior two sets. We'd treat anything beyond “it probably holds its value” as speculation until real sales come in.
Where can I import it safely?
There's no official Western pre-order portal for this set — it's a Simplified Chinese Bandai exclusive, distributed inside mainland China. Every option you'll find outside China is a reseller or proxy sitting between you and that release. Don't single-source. Stack 2–3 channels simultaneously; allocation is the constraint, not price, and the first channel to confirm is the one you ride.
The collector who wins allocation on a limited CN exclusive isn't the one who found the best single source — it's the one who was in three places at once. Get on IYC's waitlist today, watch TCGHobby from August, and set up your proxy pipeline so it's ready to fire the moment Taobao listings go live. Cancel what you don't need after allocation confirms.
- This is closest to the source and usually the cheapest per box — you cut out the Western reseller markup entirely. Prior anniversary boxes at ~$80 retail often ran $95-105 fully landed via proxy vs $130-160 through Western importers.
- How it works: you open an account on Superbuy, Buyee, or ZenMarket, and they act as a local Chinese agent — buying from Taobao/Weidian/official Bandai CN store on your behalf, then forwarding internationally via their freight partner.
- The catch: official CN listings appear closer to release (expect Sep–Oct 2026 for a Dec release). Set a Taobao search alert for the product title now so you're notified the moment listings appear.
- Taobao search: look for the official Bandai CN store (Bandai official Tmall/Taobao flagship) or trusted resellers — filter by seller rating above 95% with 500+ reviews.
- Landed cost model: ~$80 retail + ~$8-12 proxy fee + ~$15-25 international shipping + ~$10-20 import duty = roughly $113-137 landed vs retail. Still beats secondary market.
- Best for: buyers comfortable with a two-step purchase flow and willing to watch for the listing drop.
- Covers customs — no surprise duties at your door
- Factory-sealed, basic insurance included
- ~8-15 business days US delivery once it ships
- Track record on prior CN anniversary releases — a legitimate established channel
- Price will be higher than proxy (they cover the overhead) but the process is clean and fully handled
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- Ran the 2nd & 3rd anniversary pre-orders with no major issues — real track record on this exact product category
- Early-bird pricing often lands below secondary market post-release
- Ask before you order: (1) Do you cover import duties? (2) What is your per-customer allocation cap? (3) What happens to my deposit if you miss allocation?
- Watch the listing page from August 2026 — first-day orders have the best chance of being fulfilled
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- Sellers like TheSuperbCollections, ProPartsBulk, and similar Shanghai/Shenzhen stores regularly carry CN anniversary boxes with import fees baked into the listing price — these are established businesses, not random accounts
- Search eBay for 'One Piece 4th anniversary zodiac gift box' from Aug 2026 — filter to sellers with 98%+ feedback and 500+ sales
- Import fees listed in the eBay checkout means they handle customs clearance — no surprise charges
- Advantage over proxy: eBay Money Back Guarantee gives you dispute protection if the item doesn't arrive
- Price sits between proxy and IYC — the middle ground for buyers who want eBay's buyer protection but lower cost than a US importer
- Brokers place bulk CN orders through a local agent (Taobao / official Bandai CN store), then forward internationally — their volume is your price advantage
- Typical deal: ~30% non-refundable deposit to secure your slot, balance due when allocation confirms. Read the terms before paying: if the broker misses allocation, is your deposit refundable?
- Ask every broker: (1) What is your total allocation for this product? (2) Can you show photos of a past fulfilled CN order? (3) What freight forwarder do you use and does it include insurance?
- Box-opening option: if the serialized rare is confirmed, some brokers open boxes and submit pulls directly to PSA/BGS (~$20-40/card). Agree the terms in writing before they open anything.
- Red flags: guaranteed-rare claims, full payment required upfront, Zelle/Venmo/crypto only, no order-history photos, account created after the announcement.
- Where to find vetted brokers: r/OnePieceTCG pre-order megathread, SlabExchange (filter CN sellers with 20+ completed deals), and established Discord servers (One Piece TCG Official, TCG grading communities).
- Shops like majin-store (Germany) regularly import CN exclusives for European collectors — fully handled, EU VAT included
- Prices are typically higher than US channels due to VAT and smaller batch sizes, but the process is clean
- Worth watching if you're in the EU and want to avoid the US customs layer entirely
- Search 'One Piece CN anniversary' on majin-store from Sep 2026
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- Won't list until Oct-Nov 2026, usually at a 30-60% markup over the pre-order price
- Authenticity varies — demand sealed-in-box photos from multiple angles and ask for unboxing video before paying on high-value items
- Best use: a price benchmark for what sealed is actually trading at post-release, not a primary sourcing channel
- If you buy here, eBay Money Back Guarantee is your only protection — never accept offers to pay outside eBay
Pay with a card or PayPal Goods & Services only — on every channel, every time. Never wire, Zelle, or send crypto. That's your chargeback protection if a deposit vanishes or a box never ships.
Two ways to play it
Hold it sealed (the calm play). Buy sealed, store it well, revisit in 6-12 months. Low-variance — you know exactly what you have, and the value tracks the sealed-box market rather than a pull.
Chase the rumoured rare (the bet). If the serialized alternate art is confirmed, some brokers open boxes and grade pulls for you. Be clear-eyed: at roughly 1-in-12, you should expect to miss most of the time. This is a bet, not a plan — only commit money you're fine losing.
The chase only exists if Bandai confirms a serialized card — unconfirmed today. Don't put a deposit on a rare that hasn't been announced. Wait for the official art.
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Not financial advice. Collectible markets are volatile and the data here comes from a thin pool of completed sales. Past performance doesn’t predict future results — do your own research before spending.