Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Recent reported sales indicate the card is holding a very high price level rather than showing sharp expansion or collapse. Demand remains anchored by Luffy's character strength and the card's status as a flagship chase, but the market may consolidate after earlier spikes.
Next months. Likely to trade in a narrow high-value band, with small moves driven by grade availability and general One Piece market sentiment.
Long term. Expected to remain a blue-chip One Piece chase card, with upside tied to franchise growth and collector competition, but with periodic corrections if broader TCG demand softens.
History
Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, a globally popular manga and anime series centered on piracy, freedom, and adventure. He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and is known for his rubber body, relentless optimism, and goal of becoming the Pirate King. The card's 'Manga Alt Art' treatment draws directly on Luffy's iconic manga presentation and is especially significant because it features his Gear 5-era era of popularity, which became a major cultural moment for the franchise.[2][6][7]
This card was first released in English in the One Piece Card Game set Awakening of the New Era (OP05) in 2023, where it appears as OP05-119 and is listed as a Secret Rare Manga Alternate Art version.[2][3][7]
- It is one of the chase cards from Awakening of the New Era and is identified as OP05-119 with Secret Rare / Manga Alternate Art styling.[2][3][7]
- Market trackers show it trading at a very high level for a One Piece card, with raw near-mint sales reported at $3,559.99 on 1/19/2026 and graded 10 sales around $3,700 on 6/4/2025.[2][4]
- PriceCharting data indicates the card is a high-volume chase compared with many manga rares, but still commands a premium because of Luffy's popularity and the scarcity of authenticated high-grade copies.[6]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Awakening of the New Era
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Low
- Manga alternate-art chase treatment
- Main-character demand from Monkey D. Luffy popularity
- High desirability in English language premium collector markets
- Strong demand for graded copies reduces available supply
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering, edge whitening, corner wear, and surface scratches very carefully; manga-textured/foil chase cards often show scuffing, print lines, and holo scratches under light. Because this is a premium chase card, even small defects can materially affect grade and value.
Storage. Store in a clean penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from humidity and direct light, and avoid frequent handling. For long-term preservation, use fresh sleeves before submission to grading and maintain stable temperature and low moisture.
Authenticity. Verify the correct card number OP05-119, English-language text, and proper Secret Rare manga alternate-art finish. Counterfeits often have blurry text, incorrect holo pattern, off-color printing, poor texture, or mismatched font weight; compare with authenticated examples and inspect under magnification for print quality and edge consistency.
Sources: pricecharting.com, sportscardinvestor.com, my.taggrading.com, cardladder.com, stockx.com
