Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
As a common-rarity card from a heavily reprinted starter deck, Nico Robin ST01-008 has settled into stable pricing. Early hype from 2022-2023 has normalized. The card maintains baseline value due to character popularity and being a staple from the inaugural set, but lacks scarcity drivers for appreciation.
Next months. Prices expected to remain stable with minor fluctuations based on seasonal TCG interest and set rotations. Raw copies will likely hold steady around $31.90. High-grade variants may see slight appreciation if One Piece TCG continues growth momentum.
Long term. As part of the foundational One Piece TCG release, this card could appreciate moderately if the franchise maintains popularity and the card remains tournament-legal. However, abundance of supply and common rarity limit significant appreciation. Potential for nostalgic value growth as early set cards age and become retro collectibles, but expect modest 3-5% annual appreciation at best. Special variants (particularly Alternate Art in high grades) more likely to appreciate than Gift Collection variants.
History
Nico Robin is a primary character from the One Piece manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. She is the archaeologist and crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates, known for her intelligence, combat abilities, and the Flower-Flower Fruit (Hana Hana no Mi) Devil Fruit powers. She joined the crew as a major character and has remained central to the storyline throughout the series.
December 1, 2022 - Released as part of the One Piece Card Game's first official Starter Deck: Straw Hat Crew by Bandai
- ST01-008 was included in the inaugural Straw Hat Crew starter deck, making it a foundational card for the TCG
- This card exists in multiple variants including Gift Collection and Alternate Art versions, expanding collector demand
- Released during the early growth phase of the One Piece Card Game in Western markets
- Character cards from early starter decks have become increasingly collectible as the TCG gained popularity
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- Very High
- First printed in
- ST01 - Straw Hat Crew Starter Deck
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Abundant
- Widely distributed in starter decks makes raw copies abundant
- Multiple variants (Gift Collection and Alternate Art) dilute individual variant scarcity
- Common rarity designation means high print quantities were intentional
- High-grade specimens more scarce than raw copies due to condition sensitivity
Collector notes
Condition. Examine corners for wear and rounding; check edges for whitening and creasing; inspect surface for scratches and print defects; verify centering quality; look for spots or discoloration. Starter deck cards often show handling wear from casual play. Common flaws include corner wear, light creasing along edges, and minor print lines.
Storage. Store in acid-free sleeves within rigid card holders or binder pages; maintain temperature between 60-75°F with 40-50% humidity; keep away from direct sunlight and moisture; use top-loaders for high-value graded copies; avoid rubber bands or paper clips that can cause permanent damage
Authenticity. Verify Bandai printing quality and ink consistency; authentic cards have clean, sharp text and imagery; check for proper card thickness and weight; examine holographic elements on special editions for authenticity; compare with known reference images; purchase from reputable dealers given the card's popularity
Sources: pricecharting.com, en.onepiece-cardgame.com, onepiece.limitlesstcg.com, tcgplayer.com, psacard.com
