ルフィ海賊団 カンパイッ!! (Luffy Pirates Cheers!!)

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

The trend is rising due to the continuous global growth of the One Piece franchise, the card's historical significance as the first official release, and increasing collector demand for out-of-print 2000 anime cards with holofoil anomalies[9]

Next months. Prices expected to rise 10-15% over the next 3-6 months as collectors seek this historically significant card before major One Piece anniversaries

Long term. 1-3 year projection suggests 30-50% value increase due to the card's unique status as the franchise's first trading card and finite supply of authentic copies

History

This card features the 'Luffy Pirates' (ルフィ海賊団), a group name representing the crew of Monkey D. Luffy from the anime/manga One Piece. The crew was formed in 2000 when the anime began, with Luffy as the captain and his first members being Roronoa Zoro and Nami. The card's title 'Cheers!!' (カンパイッ) reflects the celebratory spirit of the crew's gatherings.

This card was first printed in 2000 as part of the 'One Piece Carddass Hyper Battle' set by Bandai in Japan, marking the earliest official trading card release for the One Piece franchise.

• Released in 2000, it is the first official One Piece trading card ever produced[9]
• The card is classified as a 'Holo' (holofoil) special card despite being marked as Common rarity[3]
• It features the crew name 'Luffy Pirates' rather than a single character, making it unique in early One Piece card releases[8]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Very High

First printed in

One Piece Carddass Hyper Battle

Demand

High

Supply

Scarce

• Released in 2000 as the first official One Piece card, with no reprints since
• Classified as 'Holo' special card despite Common rarity marking, making it a hidden high-value card
• Out-of-print status with extremely limited surviving copies in good condition

Collector notes

Condition. Key flaws include white edge wear (white flaking) on the borders[7], fine scratches and scuffs from handling[5], and potential bending or curling if not stored properly[2]. The 2000-era cardstock is prone to showing creases and edge damage over time.

Storage. Store in a rigid file or sleeve immediately after purchase, keep in a cool, dry environment away from humidity and direct sunlight. For long-term preservation, use archival-quality sleeves and store flat in a sealed container to prevent bending and edge wear.

Authenticity. Fakes often lack the holofoil 'Holo' stamp present on authentic copies[3]. Reprints may have incorrect color saturation or missing the 'BANDAI' brand marking. Authentication requires verifying the 2000 print date, the 'Holo' designation, and the specific Bandai logo placement matching the original 2000 release.