History

Monkey D. Garp is a legendary Marine vice admiral in One Piece, known as the 'Hero of the Marines' for his role in major conflicts involving Gol D. Roger and the Rocks era. He is also the grandfather of Monkey D. Luffy and a central figure in the series’ military history, valued both for his overwhelming physical power and his moral complexity.

First Printed: First released in English in the One Piece Card Game Paramount War set (OP-02), with release listed as March 10, 2023; the alternate-art version is the special variant of OP02-115.

• Card number OP02-115 in Paramount War.
• Alternate-art English copies are significantly scarcer than the base rare printing.
• Illustrated by Studio Vigor Co. Ltd.

Print Data

Print Run: High

Collector's Notes

Condition Tips: Check for edge whitening, corner wear, surface scratches, print lines, centering, and foil scuffing on the alternate-art finish. English One Piece cards can also show light edge chipping from pack handling and binder wear.

Storage: Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from UV light and humidity, and avoid direct stacking. For high-value copies, use a team bag and archival storage.

Authenticity: Verify the card number OP02-115, correct English text, set branding, and consistent foiling on the alternate-art version. Counterfeits often show blurry text, poor color saturation, incorrect font spacing, weak texture/foil pattern, or off-size cuts.

Notable Sales

• eBay references listed ungraded alternate-art copies around $7.50, $10.80, $19.99, and $24.99.
• Market snapshots show PSA 10 around $29.99 and BGS 10 around $39.00 for the non-alt listing, useful as a grade benchmark.

Investment Outlook

Strong character demand, iconic franchise status, and a desirable alternate-art Secret Rare-style chase make it attractive, but supply is not extremely tight and price upside is moderated by ongoing availability and multiple copies in circulation.

Rarity Analysis

• Alternate-art treatment increases scarcity versus the regular printing.
• Popular character from a flagship One Piece set boosts collector interest.
• English version demand is strong across both players and collectors.

Comparable: Portgas D. Ace OP02-013 Alternate Art, Donquixote Doflamingo OP02-040 Alternate Art, Sakazuki OP02-099 Alternate Art, Other Paramount War alternate-art Secret/Rare chase cards

Market Forecast

Prices appear supported by character popularity and alt-art appeal, but the card is old enough that most near-term movement is likely to be gradual rather than explosive.

• One Piece brand strength
• Alternate-art collector demand

Short-term (3-6mo): Likely to hold current levels with modest fluctuations, especially tied to condition and grading premiums.

Long-term (1-3yr): Over 1-3 years, gradual appreciation is plausible if Paramount War sealed supply continues to tighten and Garp remains a sought-after Marine character.