Yamato

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Ongoing popularity of One Piece TCG, Yamato's relevance in competitive decks, and shrinking supply as events concluded without reprints.

Next months. Continued appreciation to $400-$500 NM as collectors grade holdings

Long term. Strong hold at $500+ raw, potential $1000+ for gem mint slabs with sustained game popularity

History

Yamato is a major character from the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. Introduced in the Wano Country arc, Yamato is the child of the Yonko Kaido, aspiring to be Kozuki Oden due to admiration for his ideals of freedom and adventure. Yamato possesses the powerful Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi-no-Makami Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, granting ice-based abilities and immense strength. Significant for challenging Kaido and aiding the Straw Hats in the Wano war, symbolizing rebellion and legacy.

First released in 2024 as part of the Championship 2024 Event Pack (CS 2024 Event Pack) for the One Piece Card Game, distributed exclusively at official Bandai-organized Championship 2024 tournament events worldwide.

• This promo card features unique full art artwork highlighting Yamato's iconic wolf form and ice theme.
• Limited to event finalists or top participants, making it highly sought after by competitive players.
• Legal in tournament play with strong draw engine effect ideal for Purple/Land of Wano decks.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Very Low

First printed in

Championship 2024 Event Pack (CS 2024 Event Pack)

Demand

High

Supply

Scarce

• Tournament finalist exclusive distribution
• Single print run tied to 2024 Championship events
• Full art promo variant with no reprints

Collector notes

Condition. Inspect for edge whitening, surface scratches on foil, centering issues common in promo foils; check for print lines or color bleeding on full art background; avoid cards with tournament handling wear like fingerprints or bends.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves (Penny sleeves + Dragon Shield); store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; consider slab grading for long-term preservation.

Authenticity. Verify Bandai hologram on back, exact foil pattern matching official scans; check card number P-046 and event-specific text; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect font weights; cross-reference with TCGPlayer/LimitlessTCG database images.