Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
Mature card from 2022 with steady collector demand offset by abundant ungraded supply; minor declines in top grades reflect market saturation
Next months. Stable with slight softening in ungraded; hold graded 10s
Long term. Moderate appreciation for pristine grades as set becomes vintage; mass market remains flat
History
Monkey D. Luffy is the central protagonist of the One Piece manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. As the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, Luffy is a rubber-human hybrid who gained his powers from eating the Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi). He dreams of becoming the Pirate King by finding the One Piece treasure. This card depicts his iconic early appearance from the Straw Hat Crew starter deck, symbolizing the franchise's core themes of adventure, friendship, and ambition.
October 1, 2022, in Starter Deck 1: Straw Hat Crew (ST-01) by Bandai for the One Piece Card Game, English language edition
- Pre-Errata version with original text
- Super Pre-Release variant featuring special foil stamping
- Japanese version released simultaneously on the same date
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Starter Deck 1: Straw Hat Crew (ST-01)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- High
- Super Pre-Release foil stamp increases desirability
- Leader card type with low graded population
- Starter deck chase card despite high overall print run
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering on the leader art and foil patterning; common flaws include edge whitening from starter deck packaging, surface scratches on foil, and print lines on the Super Pre-Release stamp
Storage. Use semi-rigid holder or top-loader with sleeve; avoid direct sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; store flat in cool, dry environment away from PVC plastics
Authenticity. Verify Super Pre-Release stamp texture and holographic foil sheen; check card weight and font consistency against official Bandai scans; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect DON!! icon positioning; use Bandai official database or UV light for hologram authentication
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