Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Demand for Luffy chase cards is consistently strong, but the card already belongs to a widely opened set, which limits explosive scarcity-driven gains.
Next months. Likely to remain stable to slightly rising if graded demand stays strong and sealed EB01 supply continues to tighten.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, gradual appreciation is plausible, especially for high-grade English copies with strong centering and clean foil surfaces.
History
Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of One Piece, the long-running manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, a global pop-culture icon, and one of the most recognizable shonen characters in modern entertainment, known for his dream of becoming the Pirate King and his rubber-based abilities from the Gum-Gum Fruit.
First released in English in the Extra Booster: Memorial Collection (EB01), on May 3, 2024.
- EB01 is the first Extra Booster released for the One Piece Card Game and the English version launched on May 3, 2024.
- The Memorial Collection set contains 61 cards total in the English release, with 1 Secret Rare in the set.
- The card code EB01-004 corresponds to Monkey.D.Luffy in the Memorial Collection line, and the requested version is the Alt Art variant.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Extra Booster: Memorial Collection (EB01)
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Medium
- Secret Rare slot within a small 61-card set
- Alt Art premium version adds collector demand
- Luffy is the franchise’s most desirable character for many collectors
- English-language chase copies are typically held rather than widely circulated
Collector notes
Condition. Check for whitening on corners and edges, surface scratching on the foil, print lines, centering on front and back, and any lifting or scuffing on the Alt Art finish. Secret Rare and Alt Art cards are especially sensitive to edge wear and scratches from handling or packaging friction.
Storage. Store in a sleeve immediately, then a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder. Keep away from humidity, UV light, and temperature swings. For long-term value, use archival materials and avoid repeated removal from protection.
Authenticity. Verify the card code EB01-004, correct English text layout, consistent One Piece Card Game font and holographic treatment, and proper Alt Art illustration quality. Compare borders, foil pattern, and print sharpness against known authentic copies. Counterfeits often show soft image resolution, incorrect color saturation, and inconsistent card stock thickness.
Sources: grandjgames.com, onepiece.gg, packmagik.com, onepiece-cards.com, onepiece.limitlesstcg.com