Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

+5.9% price increase in last 30 days as of Feb 2026 with sustained trending rank, driven by Luffy popularity[2].

Next months. Continued upward momentum next 3-6 months due to trending status and raw affordability.

Long term. Strong 1-3 year growth potential from franchise longevity and collector demand for protagonist SECs.

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. As the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, he dreams of becoming the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure, possessing rubber-like abilities from eating the Gomu Gomu no Mi Devil Fruit, and known for his Gear forms and leadership in the New World saga[1][2][3].

First released in the One Piece Card Game Emperors in the New World set (OP09) on December 13, 2024[1].

• Secret Rare foil card with 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]
• One of 7 tracked Monkey D. Luffy variations in the OP09 set, including Base, Leader, and other Secret Rares[2]
• Ranked as the 6th most trending card in One Piece as of early 2026[2]

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) designation with SP effect and foil treatment limits pull rates[1][2]
• Single known English printing in OP09 set[1]
• High collector interest in Luffy chase cards[2]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches on foil, and print defects common in Secret Rares; focus on corners and holo pattern integrity for high grades like graded 10 or graded 10.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation and warping; avoid stacking without dividers.

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official OP09 SEC foils, check card number OP09-119 and English text alignment; use UV light for hologram authenticity and cross-reference with TCGPlayer ID 597067; watch for thin card stock or blurry effects in fakes.