Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

Prices for the standard/reprint versions are already near floor levels, so downside appears limited but upside is also capped without a new collector catalyst. Premium variants may remain stable with occasional spikes from grading demand or character-driven attention.

Next months. Likely to remain in a narrow low-price range, with premium variants trading modestly above standard copies.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, standard copies should stay near bulk values; premium/full-art or high-grade examples may retain better relative value, but broad appreciation is unlikely without renewed collector demand.

History

Monkey D. Luffy is the protagonist of One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, and one of the most recognizable characters in modern manga and anime. In the trading card game, Luffy cards are typically high-demand chase pieces because the character anchors the franchise and appears in many premium treatments and leader/product promo slots.

This card line was first released in English in the One Piece Card Game product Ultra Deck: The Three Brothers / Two Legends era as card ST13-004 in 2024; the search results indicate the ST13-004 slot is part of the ST13 Ultra Deck release family and its English market listings are tied to that set release.

• ST13-004 is associated with the ST13 product line and appears in parallel/full-art style listings in the market results.
• The card is widely listed as an entry-level market card rather than a premium chase card, with current raw and graded values remaining relatively low.
• The name in the search results for ST13-004 is Edward.Newgate/Whitebeard rather than Monkey.D.Luffy, so the provided card identity appears to mix an ST13-004 print slot with a different character name.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Ultra Deck: The Three Brothers (ST13) / Two Legends era release

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• The standard ST13-004 version is common enough to trade near bulk-like pricing.
• Only premium parallel/full-art versions command meaningful premiums.
• Reprints reduce scarcity further and compress prices.

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, corner whitening, surface scratches on foil areas, edge wear, print lines, and any pressure dents. Full-art/foil versions are especially prone to micro-scratches and roller marks.

Storage. Use a penny sleeve and snug top loader or card saver immediately after opening. Keep away from humidity, direct sunlight, and friction with other foils; graded copies should be stored in a cool, dry environment.

Authenticity. Compare font, holo pattern, set code placement, and card stock feel against verified examples. Counterfeits often show washed-out color, incorrect texture, weak embossing/foil effects, or off-size borders. Reprint/parallel versions should match the exact product-era layout and code formatting.