Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

The card sits at the intersection of iconic character demand, premium manga-art collectability, and Secret Rare scarcity; the market data provided shows strong grade-sensitive premiums and continued attention from collectors.[4][5]

Next months. Over the next 3-6 months, prices are likely to remain firm with periodic volatility, especially for pristine graded copies and clean raw copies.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card is likely to trend upward if supply remains constrained and no major reprint flood materially increases availability; the strongest upside is expected in high grades.

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of One Piece, the long-running manga and anime created by Eiichiro Oda. He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, a key member of the Worst Generation, and the current user of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika; his global popularity and status as the series’ central hero make Luffy cards among the most collected One Piece TCG characters.[3]

This card was first released in Japan in the One Piece Card Game set Emperors in the New World (OP-09), and the English-language version was subsequently released in the English OP09 product line as card OP09-119.[3][2]

• Card name: Monkey.D.Luffy; set: Emperors in the New World; card number: OP09-119; type: ONE_PIECE; rarity: Secret Rare; variant: Manga Alt Art; language: English.
• Game details for this printing list it as a purple, 9-cost, 10000 power Character with the Straw Hat Crew trait, Strike attribute, and an [On Play] effect that can return DON!! cards to the DON!! deck to draw 1 card and gain Rush for the turn.[2][3]
• Market listings show this is a high-end chase card, with a raw market listing around $6,999.99 on TCGplayer and graded market references ranging from roughly $1,406.89 ungraded to $6,100 graded 10 and higher for premium grades.[5][4]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Emperors in the New World (OP09)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Manga alt art treatment makes it a chase variant rather than a standard Secret Rare.
• High collector demand for Luffy as the series protagonist increases competition for copies.
• High-end graded copies are especially scarce relative to demand, as shown by large price jumps in top grades.[4]

Collector notes

Condition. Check the foil surface for print lines, whitening on edges and corners, centering, and any surface scratching or manufacturing dents; manga-style cards also tend to show visible wear quickly because the art field and foil areas make imperfections easy to spot.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately after inspection, keep away from humidity and heat, and use a perfect-fit sleeve plus card saver if planning for grading.

Authenticity. Verify the exact card number OP09-119, the Secret Rare manga-alt-art presentation, correct texture/foil pattern, and crisp print quality; counterfeits often have washed-out blacks, incorrect font weight, poor edge cuts, or mismatched holo texture. Compare the card directly against known authentic scans and only buy from reputable sellers with return protection.