Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Consistent low-end pricing for base with premium on special variants; high availability of starter deck copies offsets anniversary hype[1][2].

Next months. Stable with minor uptick from 2025 anniversary events

Long term. Stable to slight rise if game meta favors starter reprints minimally

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga and anime series, a young pirate aspiring to become the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure. As captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, his rubber-like abilities from eating the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, unyielding optimism, and leadership make him iconic in the franchise since 1997.

First printed in the Starter Deck: Straw Hat Crew (ST01) released in 2022 by Bandai as part of the One Piece Card Game launch[3][4].

• This specific variant is a 3rd Anniversary Special Illustration by Yuki Tabata with a special stamp, commemorating the game's anniversary around 2025[1].
• The base ST01-012 card features [Rush] ability, allowing attacks on the turn played, central to the starter deck strategy[4].
• Part of Bandai's One Piece Card Game celebrating the manga's 25th anniversary[3].

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Starter Deck: Straw Hat Crew (ST01)[3][4]

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• 3rd Anniversary Special Illustration limited variant[1]
• Special stamp exclusivity
• Artist-specific appeal of Yuki Tabata

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on the special illustration artwork, edge wear from deck handling, surface scratches on glossy SR finish, and print defects like color bleeding common in starter deck cards.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders or magnetic holders for SR variants; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading of anniversary foil elements; sleeve in double sleeves for play.

Authenticity. Verify Bandai hologram and official stamp alignment for 3rd Anniversary; check card stock thickness and font consistency against official scans; fakes often have blurry illustrations or incorrect rush symbols; use official marketplaces like TCGPlayer for authentication.