Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Limited promos with marquee characters usually appreciate when collector awareness grows, especially if supply stays thin and graded population remains low. Luffy’s status as the franchise flagship supports ongoing demand.

Next months. Likely stable to moderately higher, with the strongest gains concentrated in near-mint and graded copies.

Long term. Likely to trend upward over 1-3 years if One Piece Card Game demand remains strong and no large new wave of supply appears.

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the main protagonist of One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda. He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the most iconic characters in modern manga and anime. In the card game, Luffy is one of the most frequently featured leaders and promotional chase characters because of his central role in the franchise and sustained fan demand.

First released in 2023 as a One Piece Card Game promotional card tied to the 1st Anniversary Tournament-Participation promotional distribution. graded and TCGplayer both identify it as a 2023 promo with card number P-037, and PriceCharting lists it under the 1st Anniversary Tournament P-037 entry.

• Card number is P-037 and it is a promo card from the One Piece Promotion Cards lineup.
• TCGplayer lists it as a green Character card with the effect: '[When Attacking] If you have 2 or more rested Characters, this Character gains +1000 power during this turn.'
• This card is associated with anniversary/tournament participation distribution, which generally makes it harder to source than mass-pack cards.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

One Piece Promotion Cards

Demand

High

Supply

Low

• Promo-only release tied to a specific event/distribution channel
• Character demand is exceptionally high because it features Monkey D. Luffy
• Higher-grade copies are harder to find than raw copies due to handling at distribution

Collector notes

Condition. Check for edge wear, corner whitening, surface scratches, holo/foil scuffs, centering, and any print lines or factory dings. Promo cards are often handled at events or distributed in limited quantities, so slight edge or surface wear is common even on lightly used copies.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately, then keep in a cool, dry, low-light environment. For higher-value copies, use a graded submission sleeve and avoid repeated handling, since promo foiling can show micro-scratches easily.

Authenticity. Verify the exact card number P-037, the One Piece Card Game promo layout, and the correct English text and print quality. Counterfeits often show blurry text, off-color green framing, poor foil alignment, or incorrect fonts. For premium copies, third-party grading or authentication is recommended because promo scarcity increases counterfeit risk.