モンキー・D・ルフィ

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 7/10

Demand remains steady due to Luffy's iconic status and the unique artwork, but the high print volume prevents significant price increases; the SR-P variant may see slight growth if demand for rare art increases[4][5]

Next months. Next 3-6 months: Prices expected to remain stable around $4.80–$5.50 for ungraded, with slight potential for SR-P to rise to $35–$40

Long term. 1-3 years: Stable unless tournament usage increases; SR-P may appreciate to $50–$60 if collector demand for art variants grows

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and the individual who aims to become the King of the Pirates by finding the legendary treasure One Piece. He is the son of Monkey D. Dragon and Sabo, and the sworn brother of Portgas D. Ace. His signature power is the Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi), later revealed to be the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika, which grants him immense rubber-like abilities and the 'Sun God Nika' form known as Gear 5[1][2]

This specific card (ST21-014) was first released on December 21, 2024, as part of the Japanese Starter Deck EX 'Gear 5' (ST-21) set[1]

• The card features a Full Art variant showing Luffy lying down contentedly in a field, an illustration outside of combat, which is rare for Luffy art[4]
• The card has the 'Rush' effect (allows attacking on the turn it is played) and a 'When Attacking' effect that gives a rested DON!! to up to one character or leader card[2][6]
• Despite being from the Japanese set, this card is also available in English, indicating international distribution[4]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

Starter Deck EX 'Gear 5' (ST-21)

Demand

High

Supply

Abundant

• The Full Art variant is one of the few Luffy illustrations outside of combat, increasing collector interest[4]
• The SR-P Parallel Art designation adds rarity compared to the standard Super Rare version[4]
• While the base card is abundant, the Full Art and SR-P versions are relatively scarce

Collector notes

Condition. Key things to check include centering, edge wear, and surface scratches; the Full Art finish may show print defects or ink smudges more visibly than standard cards; common flaws include bent corners from deck handling[3][4]

Storage. Store in a rigid top loader or sleeve, keep away from direct sunlight and humidity, and avoid stacking multiple cards without protection to prevent edge wear[4]

Authenticity. Fakes may lack the precise Full Art texture, have incorrect color saturation, or show misaligned text; verify the card number (ST21-014) and set name against official sources; the English version has slightly different text layout but identical card number[2][4]