Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
New card with minimal price movement post-release; base Sabo at $0.52 indicates steady low-end market
Next months. Stable low prices ($0.50-$2 NM) unless tournament staple
Long term. Potential modest growth to $5-15 NM if meta-relevant; alt-art could hit $50+ graded with hype
History
Sabo is a major character from the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. As the sworn brother of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, Sabo is the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army and a formidable fighter wielding a flame-based Devil Fruit power (Mera Mera no Mi, inherited from Ace). His backstory involves faking his death to escape nobility, leading to his significant role in arcs like Dressrosa and Reverie, symbolizing themes of freedom and revolution.
November 7, 2025, in the English 'Carrying On His Will' set (OP13) by Bandai
- This Leader card features Sabo's flame abilities with power boosts tied to Life cards and high-cost Characters
- Alternate Art variant showcases premium foil artwork emphasizing his Revolutionary Army leadership
- Part of OP13 set focusing on Revolutionary Army and allied themes
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Carrying On His Will (OP13)
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- High
- Alternate Art foil printing limited within set
- Leader card type inherently chase
- Popular character drives collector interest
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering on the vibrant alternate art foil; inspect edges for whitening or dings common on foils; verify surface scratches on the shiny finish; avoid print lines or clouding in the foil layer
Storage. Use semi-rigid or magnetic top loaders with sleeves; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers
Authenticity. Examine Bandai hologram and OP13 set stamp; match font and coloring to official scans; weigh card (fakes often lighter); check TCGPlayer or official listings for serial verification if applicable