Monkey.D.Luffy

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga and anime series, first serialized in 1997. As captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy 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, unyielding optimism, and loyalty define his significance as an iconic shonen hero, inspiring global fandom since the series' inception.

October 1, 2022, in Japan as part of the One Piece Card Game Starter Deck 1: Straw Hat Crew (ST01), with English release shortly after

• Pre-errata version features original text that was later corrected due to balance issues
• Serves as the Leader card for the Straw Hat Crew deck, central to the game's debut starter product
• Part of Bandai's 25th anniversary celebration for One Piece TCG

Condition. Check for centering on leader frame, edge whitening from sleeves, surface scratches on foil stamping, and print lines on the artwork; common flaws include corner wear from deck play and errata sticker residue on pre-errata copies

Storage. Use penny sleeves and top loaders for daily protection; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid shuffling without sleeves to preserve edges

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency and font alignment (errata has updated text box); check card weight/thickness against official; use UV light for Bandai hologram authentication; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect back print