バーソロミュー・くま (Bartholomew Kuma)

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Demand is likely to remain anchored by One Piece character popularity and the broad interest in full-art Japanese cards, but the card’s Rare rarity limits scarcity-driven appreciation. Comparable Kuma cards show collectible value, but not the extreme volatility seen in top chase cards. [1][2][3]

Next months. Likely to trade in a relatively narrow range unless the card becomes competitively relevant or receives renewed attention from set collectors.

Long term. Could appreciate gradually if EB04 becomes a sought-after Japanese set and if Bartholomew Kuma remains a favored character, but major price spikes are less likely without a scarcity or meta catalyst.

History

バーソロミュー・くま (Bartholomew Kuma) is a major character from the Japanese manga/anime One Piece, known as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a former king of the Sorbet Kingdom, and a figure tied to the Revolutionary Army. In the story, he is associated with immense physical strength, the Paw-Paw Fruit, and later a tragic role involving manipulation and sacrifice, which makes him a fan-recognized character with strong narrative significance. [3]

The card’s first known release is in the Japanese One Piece Card Game set 'Adventure on Kami’s Island' (EB04) as card EB04-054, with the product’s release timing in 2025. The exact day is not provided in the supplied results, but the set is identified as the source of the card. [3]

• This is a Japanese Full Art Rare version of Bartholomew Kuma with card number EB04-054. [3]
• Bartholomew Kuma has multiple One Piece TCG printings across different sets and promos, indicating broad character support in the game. [3]
• Comparable Kuma cards in other products have shown collector demand, including alternate-art and higher-rarity versions with measurable graded/graded/graded values. [1][2]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Adventure on Kami’s Island (EB04)

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• Rare rather than super-premium Secret Rare or manga rare tier
• Full art treatment can attract collectors even at lower rarity tiers
• Japanese release may have narrower retail distribution than some English equivalents

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, corner wear, edge whitening, surface scratches in the foil/full-art areas, and print lines or roller marks; Japanese foil cards can show minor factory imperfections that affect grading. Pay close attention to the card’s borders and any visible scuffs on the artwork surface.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve plus a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from sunlight, humidity, and temperature swings, and consider a graded slab for high-end copies. Avoid repeated handling of the foil surface.

Authenticity. Verify the Japanese text, correct set code EB04-054, and print quality of the full-art foil. Counterfeits often show blurred text, dull foiling, incorrect color saturation, poor card stock, or inconsistent edge cutting. Compare alignment, font sharpness, and holo pattern against verified scans or authenticated copies.