Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Market references show continued interest from collectors and players, with graded examples commanding strong premiums and the character remaining one of the franchise's most desirable names. The card's dual appeal as a playable staple and a flagship collectible supports sustained demand.[4][5][8][16]
Next months. Likely to remain volatile but firm, with top-graded and well-centered copies outperforming raw copies.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card should remain a blue-chip One Piece chase piece, especially in high grades and special-art versions, though raw standard copies may stay relatively accessible.
History
Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, a pirate-adventure franchise centered on the search for the legendary One Piece treasure. In the card game, he is one of the most important and recognizable leaders/characters, and this card depicts him as a high-impact late-game threat with purple DON!! manipulation and an extra-turn effect, reflecting his top-tier status in the franchise and the game's meta.[8]
First released in the One Piece Card Game set Awakening of the New Era (OP05), with PriceCharting listing the set release date as December 8, 2023; this card appears in English product listings for the OP05-119 Secret Rare print.[1][3]
- Card number OP05-119; set name Awakening of the New Era (OP05); rarity Secret Rare; English-language print exists.[1][3]
- The card is a Purple Character with 10 cost, 12000 power, Strike attribute, and The Four Emperors/Straw Hat Crew typing.[1][8]
- Its effect includes a DON!!-based extra turn, making it one of the most explosive and sought-after gameplay cards from OP05.[8]
- Multiple market listings and grading results indicate strong collector interest in both raw and graded copies, including graded 9 and graded 10 examples.[5][10][16]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Awakening of the New Era (OP05)
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Low
- Secret Rare slot in OP05
- High collector demand for Monkey D. Luffy as the franchise lead
- Manga alternate-art / special-art versions are significantly scarcer and more valuable than standard copies
- High-grade population is limited relative to overall demand
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering, corner wear, edge whitening, surface scratches, holo scuffs, and print lines. On manga/alt-art style cards, surface wear and micro-scratches are especially important because dark borders and textured foiling can show flaws easily. Graded listings and raw marketplace listings suggest near-mint copies are common to see, but gem-mint standards remain strict.[1][5][10]
Storage. Store in a sleeve and rigid top loader or one-touch case, keep away from humidity and direct light, and avoid repeated handling. For a high-value chase card, use archival-safe materials and consider graded encapsulation for long-term preservation and resale liquidity.
Authenticity. Verify the exact card number OP05-119, English text quality, and authentic Bandai print characteristics. Counterfeit checks should include font sharpness, set symbol/typography consistency, correct card stock feel, and foil alignment; graded slabs from major authenticators are the safest route for high-value copies. The presence of many low-priced raw listings means buyers should be cautious and confirm that a listing is not a proxy image or altered copy.[1][5][14][17]
Sources: gamersheaven.de, shop.tiktok.com, pricecharting.com, sportscardinvestor.com, gamestop-pwa-production.mobify-storefront.com
