Monkey.D.Luffy

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Premium Luffy chase cards generally benefit from enduring franchise popularity, strong cross-collector demand, and limited high-grade supply. Manga alternate arts tend to be the highest-tier targets in their respective sets, and scarcity in graded 10/graded 10 should support long-term value.

Next months. Likely to remain volatile but supported, with strong competition for clean graded copies and occasional spikes around market attention or major franchise events.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card should remain one of the strongest OP09 collectibles, with best-grade copies likely outperforming raw copies due to collector preference and population scarcity.

History

Monkey.D.Luffy is the protagonist of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece, one of the most influential manga/anime franchises in the world. He is the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and a symbol of freedom, perseverance, and adventure. In the One Piece Card Game, Luffy is the franchise’s flagship character and consistently one of the most collected and chased subjects across every major set, especially premium alternate arts and manga rarities.

This card was first released in English in the One Piece Card Game set Emperors in the New World (OP09), which released on December 13, 2024. The card number is OP09-119 and the manga alternate art version is one of the premium chase cards from that set.

• This is the manga alternate art version of Monkey.D.Luffy OP09-119, one of the top chase cards from OP09.
• The card is a Secret Rare in the English One Piece Card Game release, with manga-style illustration treatment that is significantly scarcer than the base Secret Rare.
• Luffy cards are among the most liquid and globally recognized One Piece collectibles, with strong demand from both TCG players and character collectors.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

Emperors in the New World (OP09)

Demand

Very High

Supply

Low

• Manga alternate art treatment is substantially scarcer and more desirable than the standard Secret Rare printing.
• High collector demand for Monkey.D.Luffy makes top copies disappear into long-term collections.
• Gem Mint population is typically much smaller than raw supply due to heavy grading competition and centering/surface issues.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for whitening on corners and edges, especially the black border areas; surface scratches are common on textured foil and manga-style cards; look for print lines, roller marks, centering issues, and edge dings from packaging or handling. The card’s glossy premium finish makes even light surface wear noticeable under angled light.

Storage. Store immediately in a penny sleeve and a high-quality top loader or semi-rigid holder. For long-term storage, use an inner sleeve plus graded card sleeve if slabbed. Keep away from humidity, heat, and direct light. Because this is a high-value chase card, avoid repeated handling and consider direct submission to grading if the card appears gem-worthy.

Authenticity. Verify the exact OP09-119 numbering, correct One Piece Card Game English back, and the manga alternate art treatment. Counterfeits may show blurry text, wrong color saturation, poor foil texture, incorrect font spacing, or off-center borders. Compare holo pattern and print sharpness to verified authentic examples. For raw copies, confirm the card stock feel and edge finish match official Bandai printing.