Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Sustained One Piece TCG popularity post-anime arcs, Luffy flagship status, and low high-grade supply amid growing graded pop demand.

Next months. Stable to +20% on graded premiums next 3-6 months with convention season

Long term. Strong appreciation 1-3 years as modern chase card if One Piece TCG endures

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and one of the Four Emperors. He aims to become the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure, awakening Gear 5 (Nika fruit form) during the Wano arc, symbolizing freedom and cartoonish reality-bending powers, making him the series' central iconic figure.

First released in the Japanese One Piece Card Game set Awakening of the New Era (OP05) on December 8, 2023.

• This is the Secret Rare Manga Alt Art variant of OP05-119 depicting Luffy in Gear 5 form.
• Card effect allows recycling board for an extra turn at DON!! -10 cost, making it a powerful control finisher in Purple decks.
• Reprinted in promotional set One Piece The Best (PRB01).

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Awakening of the New Era (OP05)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Manga Alt Art variant chase status
• Low Secret Rare pull rates in OP05
• Grading pop 700+ with few gem mints
• Iconic Gear 5 artwork driving collector frenzy

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues on alt art borders, surface scratches on glossy manga-style print, edge whitening, and print lines common in foiled Secret Rares; avoid centering under 60/40.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; double-sleeve for high-value graded slabs.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern shimmer and sharp text alignment; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect DON!! symbols; check graded/graded pop reports (e.g., graded 10 pop low); use UV light for Bandai print verification.