Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Premium Luffy chase cards tend to hold collector interest well, and manga-style versions usually attract both One Piece fans and graded-card buyers. Limited supply and iconic artwork support appreciation over time, especially for high-grade copies.

Next months. Likely stable to mildly rising, with spikes around attention from new One Piece product releases or broader market enthusiasm.

Long term. Likely positive over 1-3 years, with the strongest upside in pristine graded copies and well-preserved Japanese originals.

History

Monkey.D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece, a globally influential manga/anime franchise centered on freedom, adventure, and the pursuit of the Pirate King title. In the One Piece Card Game, Luffy is consistently one of the most important flagship characters and receives premium chase treatments because of his recognition, long-term popularity, and strong collector demand.

First released in Japanese in the EB-04 expansion (commonly titled Extra Booster Memorial Collection / Adventure on Kami’s Island depending on localization references), with the EB04-061 Secret Rare appearing in the 2024 release window. Market listings and card databases tie the card number EB04-061 to the EB04 set and identify its Japanese printing as the original version.

• Card number EB04-061, rarity SEC, Japanese language, with a manga-alt-art / super-parallel premium treatment.
• The card is associated with Gear 5 / Nika-era Luffy imagery and is treated as a major chase card in the One Piece Card Game market.
• Some later premium or promotional listings reused the EB04-061 identity in collector-focused contexts, but the Japanese EB04-061 remains the core original card identity.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

EB04 / Extra Booster Memorial Collection

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Secret Rare base rarity
• Premium manga-alt-art / super-parallel collector treatment
• Condition-sensitive high-grade population
• Strong character demand centered on Monkey.D. Luffy

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, surface scratching, edge whitening, corner wear, and holo/foil scuffs; manga-alt-art and super-parallel cards are especially prone to surface wear and faint scratching that reduces gem-mint appeal.

Storage. Store in a perfect-fit sleeve inside a top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from UV light, humidity, and direct handling, and use a clean inner sleeve to protect the surface finish.

Authenticity. Verify the card number EB04-061, Japanese text, SEC designation, correct official One Piece Card Game font/layout, and expected premium foil pattern. High-value copies are best authenticated through reputable grading services; counterfeit or proxy versions often show incorrect texture, print clarity, holo behavior, or card stock feel.