Market outlook
Rising Outlook 9/10
Continued popularity of One Piece TCG and Luffy as central character drives post-release value spike, especially for alternate arts.
Next months. Stable to rising with tournament play boosting visibility next 3-6 months.
Long term. Strong appreciation over 1-3 years due to character legacy and set staple status.
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 abilities from the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, unyielding willpower, and leadership make him a central figure in the series, embodying themes of freedom and adventure.
First released in the One Piece Card Game set 'Carrying on His Will' (OP13) on November 7, 2025, in Japan.
- Features Double Attack ability and [On Play] effect activating up to 4 DON!! cards if Leader is multicolored, restricting high-cost characters that turn.
- Illustrated by Anderson with Manga Alternate Art variant.
- Legal in Block 4 tournaments.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Carrying on His Will (OP13)
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Scarce
- Manga Alternate Art variant with extremely limited pull rates.
- First print Secret Rare of iconic character in major set.
- Japanese language exclusivity boosts collector appeal.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge wear, surface scratches on foil, centering issues, and print defects common in Secret Rare foils; Manga Alternate Art prone to rainbowing and whitening.
Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders or magnetic holders with cardboard inserts; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent fading.
Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency, font alignment on Japanese text, and card stock thickness; compare to official scans from limitlesstcg.com; avoid deals too good to be true for graded copies.
Sources: onepiece.limitlesstcg.com, fanaticscollect.com, pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com