Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Sustained Luffy hype from ongoing One Piece anime/manga, low supply of graded gems in new set, sales volume steady at 1-2/week for high grades amid collector influx[1][3].

Next months. Stable to slight rise next 3-6 months as set matures and more grades emerge.

Long term. Strong appreciation 1-3 years for graded/graded 9.5+ due to iconic status and scarcity.

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda, a young pirate aspiring to become the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure; as captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, his rubber-like powers from the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, boundless optimism, and growth from a naive boy to a world-shaking force make him the central figure of the long-running franchise with massive cultural impact.

First released in the One Piece Card Game set 'Carrying on His Will' (OP-13) on November 7, 2025[3].

• Features Manga Art variant as Secret Rare (SEC), showcasing Luffy in iconic red-toned artwork[1][2]
• Part of a premium alternate art series with high collector appeal due to Luffy's flagship status
• Set released in 2025, post-initial English waves, amplifying hype around Luffy chase cards

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Carrying on His Will (OP-13)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Secret Rare chase card in OP-13 set with Manga Art variant limited to low pull rates
• Luffy flagship status drives collector hoarding
• Recent 2025 release with minimal supply for graded high-end copies

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect for centering issues on manga-style borders, print defects common in foil Secret Rares like scratches or clouding, edge whitening from sleeves, and surface scratches on glossy red artwork; check corners for dings as these chase cards see heavy handling.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holder or top-loader with microfiber sleeve in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking under pressure to maintain artwork vibrancy.

Authenticity. Verify holographic Secret Rare pattern matches official OP-13 foils, check card number OP13-118 SEC and fine print font; fakes often have blurry manga art shading or incorrect red color saturation; cross-reference with official images and use UV light for Bandai watermark glow.