{"id":503763,"date":"2025-10-09T12:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T04:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=503763"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:38:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:38:28","slug":"the-new-treasure-why-the-sr-monkey-d-luffy-promo-card-from-one-piece-magazine-is-spiking-in-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/10\/09\/the-new-treasure-why-the-sr-monkey-d-luffy-promo-card-from-one-piece-magazine-is-spiking-in-price\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Treasure: Why the SR Monkey D. Luffy Promo Card from ONE PIECE magazine is Spiking in Price"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This article tracks the current buyback and market prices, as well as the price trends, for the special “Monkey D. Luffy SR” promo card from the ONE PIECE Card Game<\/em>. We will update this information immediately following any significant market fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luffy’s Magazine-Exclusive Card is Soaring: Price & Value Breakdown for the SR Monkey D. Luffy (ONE PIECE magazine Promo)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Note: All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Market Price:<\/strong> JPY 7,000 | Buyback Price (Retailer Offer):<\/strong> JPY 5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: General market prices are as of October 8. Buyback prices are sourced from Snea-Dunk Trading Card Akihabara Store (a major Japanese retailer) on October 8. Always check the retailer’s official social media (@snkrdunk_akiba) for the absolute latest buyback offers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Price Trend of the “Monkey D. Luffy SR” (Buyback)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/td>Condition<\/td>PSA 10 Offer<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.08<\/td>JPY 5,000<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.06<\/td>JPY 3,000<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Transaction Price Trend of the “Monkey D. Luffy SR”<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/td>Condition<\/td>PSA 10 Sale Price<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.08<\/td>JPY 6,785<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.07<\/td>JPY 4,899<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.06<\/td>JPY 3,400<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
2025.10.03<\/td>JPY 3,000<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Is the “Monkey D. Luffy SR” So Expensive? An Analysis of the Price Surge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

What is <\/strong>ONE PIECE magazine<\/em><\/strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ONE PIECE magazine<\/em> is a special official supplemental publication (or “mook,” a mix of a magazine and a book) that was first launched by Shueisha in 2017 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the One Piece<\/em> manga serialization. Published irregularly, it is packed with exclusive content highly coveted by fans, including original cover art drawn by creator Eiichiro Oda<\/strong>, early design drafts for key locations, and official spin-off stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Special Commemorative Card for the 20th Issue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular card was included as an insert to celebrate the 20th issue of the magazine. The artwork for the card is a tribute to the cover of the very first issue released back in 2017. A clever design touch is that the card’s effect text is formatted to resemble a magazine headline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While previous issues have also included other coveted promo cards featuring characters like “Yamato”<\/strong> and “Portgas D. Ace”<\/strong>, this “Monkey D. Luffy” card stands out due to its unique commemorative design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The card has captured significant attention and is currently trading at a high value for several key reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Massive Character Popularity:<\/strong> Monkey D. Luffy<\/strong> is the face of one of the world’s most popular franchises. His cards inherently attract high demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Special Promotion Status:<\/strong> As a unique, limited-edition promotional card, it holds high scarcity value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Collector Demand:<\/strong> The combination of an iconic character and a special anniversary design makes this a must-have item for serious collectors, driving up its market price.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    “Monkey D. Luffy SR” Card Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    Type<\/strong><\/td>CHARACTER<\/td><\/tr>
    Rarity<\/strong><\/td>SR (Super Rare)<\/td><\/tr>
    How to Obtain<\/strong><\/td>Insert\/Promo in ONE PIECE magazine<\/em> Special Issue: Shonen Jump<\/em> and ONE PIECE<\/em> 020<\/td><\/tr>
    Release Date<\/strong><\/td>Friday, October 3, 2025<\/td><\/tr>
    Product Number<\/strong><\/td>ST21-014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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