Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Sustained demand for Luffy cards as One Piece popularity grows with anime/manga milestones; high graded prices indicate collector appreciation.

Next months. Stable to rising with new set releases boosting interest

Long term. Strong appreciation potential as modern chase card of iconic character

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. As captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, he dreams of becoming the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure. His rubber-like powers from eating the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, boundless optimism, and Gear transformations make him a central figure in the series, especially during the New World saga against the Four Emperors.

First released in the One Piece Card Game Emperors in the New World (OP09) set on December 13, 2024[2].

• Features dynamic Manga Alternate Art illustration[1][3].
• Secret Rare (SEC, SP) foil card with card number OP09-119[2].
• Game effect: [On Play] You may return 1 or more DON!! cards from your field to your DON!! deck: Draw 1 card and this Character gains [Rush] during this turn[5][6].

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Emperors in the New World (OP09)

Demand

High

Supply

Low

• Secret Rare (SEC/SP) pull rate in booster packs
• Limited print run for OP09 set
• Popular Manga variant art of Luffy

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering, edges, corners, and surface scratches common on foil Secret Rares; print lines or holo bleeding often seen in high-end OP09 cards.

Storage. Store in sleeves with semi-rigid holders or top-loaders in cool, dry conditions away from sunlight; use card savers for graded slabs.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official SEC foil; check card number OP09-119 and Manga art details; use graded/graded/graded grading for authentication; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect DON!! effect wording.