Donquixote Doflamingo

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

No price change in 30 days per SportsCardInvestor; TCGPlayer market at $0.41 for base but $14+ for alt art raw

Next months. Stable at $12-20 raw; slight dip if new sets release

Long term. Declining to $5-15 unless character meta relevance increases

History

Donquixote Doflamingo is a major antagonist in Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga and anime series. A former Celestial Dragon, he rules Dressrosa as its king while secretly operating as a Warlord of the Sea (Shichibukai) and underworld emperor. Known for his manipulative personality, string-based Devil Fruit powers (Ito Ito no Mi), flamboyant fashion, and phrases like 'Fufufu', he is one of the Seven Warlords and leader of the Donquixote Pirates. His backstory involves losing noble status, rising through crime, and clashing with Luffy at Dressrosa arc.

First released December 2, 2022, in the Romance Dawn (OP01) booster set by Bandai for the One Piece Card Game, English edition

• Alternate art version illustrated by Hayaken-sarena, featuring a premium parallel foil treatment
• Card depicts Doflamingo as a 3-cost Blue Character with Blocker ability and deck manipulation effect
• Part of Block 1, legal in tournaments since release

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Romance Dawn (OP01)

Demand

Low

Supply

High

• Parallel/alternate art variant pulls at lower rate than base Rare (approx 1:10 packs)
• High print run of OP01 set dilutes value
• No special stamps beyond parallel foil

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge whitening, surface scratches on foil, centering on artwork, print lines typical of Bandai cards; common flaws include corner dings from top-loading and print defects on alternate art parallels

Storage. Use semi-rigid or Dragon Shield sleeves with top-loaders (35pt minimum); store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking unsleeved

Authenticity. Verify holographic pattern matches official Bandai foiling; check card stock thickness (approx 0.3mm), font consistency, and OP01 set symbol; fakes often have blurry art or incorrect UV reactivity; cross-reference serial numbers on graded slabs