Market outlook
Rising Outlook 8/10
The trend is rising due to the continuous popularity of the One Piece anime and manga, the card's high collectibility as a Secret Rare Alt Art, and the natural scarcity of Extra Booster sets. [1][2]
Next months. Next 3-6 months: Prices likely to stabilize or slightly increase as initial hype from the January 2026 release settles, with demand remaining steady from collectors. [1][7]
Long term. 1-3 year prediction: Significant price increase expected as the card becomes a vintage piece from the first Extra Booster set, with graded 10 copies potentially doubling in value. [1][2]
History
Monkey D. Luffy is the main protagonist of the One Piece series, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and the son of Revolutionary Army leader Dragon. He is known as 'Straw Hat Luffy' and holds the title 'King of the Pirates' in his quest to find the legendary treasure One Piece. He is a member of the Four Emperors (Yonkou) and possesses the Haki abilities and the Gum-Gum Fruit (now revealed as the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika). [1][8]
This specific Secret Rare Alt Art version of the card was first released in Japan on January 31, 2026, as part of the 'Extra Booster EGGHEAD CRISIS' set (EB-04), which is also known as the 'Memorial Collection' extra booster. [1][4]
- The card features the 'Egghead/Yonkou/Straw Hat Pirates' traits and has a power of 12,000 with a cost of 10. [1]
- Its unique ability reduces cost by 1 if the player's Life is 1 or less, and upon appearing, allows discarding a hand card to boost the Leader's power by 2,000 until the next opponent's End Phase. [1]
- This is a Secret Rare Parallel (Alt Art) variant, making it extremely rare and visually distinct from the standard version. [1][2][5]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Extra Booster EGGHEAD CRISIS (EB-04) / Memorial Collection
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Scarce
- Secret Rare Parallel (Alt Art) variant inherently has a very low print rate compared to standard cards. [1][2]
- Released in an Extra Booster set which typically has limited distribution compared to main sets. [8]
- The card features a unique visual design that appeals to collectors, increasing demand for this specific variant. [1]
Collector notes
Condition. Check for foil peeling, especially on the shiny Secret Rare surface, and misaligned processing positions. Common flaws include slight scratches, edge wear, and minor creases typical of cards handled during gameplay. [1][6]
Storage. Store in a rigid top loader or magnetic case to prevent bending and foil damage. Keep in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading and foil degradation. [6]
Authenticity. Fakes often lack the distinct Secret Rare foil pattern and the precise Alt Art printing quality. Verify the card number (EB04-061) and the exact text layout. Authentic cards have a specific holographic shimmer absent in counterfeits. [1][5]
Sources: cardrush-op.jp, x.com, paypayfleamarket.yahoo.co.jp, snkrdunk.com, tcg-raftel.com
