💡 Monkey D. Luffy (OP01-003) is the flagship leader of the One Piece Card Game's first set, Romance Dawn. A Red/Green leader with 4 Life and 5000 Power, it powers up Straw Hat Crew and Supernova characters for aggressive play. It trades around $14 as of June 2026 — friendly for newcomers.
Card Basics
Name: Monkey.D.Luffy — Leader
Set / Number: Romance Dawn · OP01-003
Rarity: L (Leader)
Color: Green / Red
Attribute: Strike · Types: Straw Hat Crew / Supernovas
Stats & Features
Leader Luffy has average stats — 4 Life, 5000 Power — paired with a strong ability that lets a character act again, making it an aggressive leader.
Life: 4 · Power: 5000
Ability [Activate:Main] [Once Per Turn] (rest 4 DON!!): Set up to 1 of your "Supernova" or "Straw Hat Crew" Character cards with cost 5 or less as active; it gains +1000 power this turn.
Note: this card has been officially errata'd. Always check the latest errata text when playing.
By re-activating a character for an extra attack or a block, Luffy anchored the Red/Green (RG) aggro decks that raced to chip away the opponent's Life in the early meta.
Price & Where to Buy
As of June 2026 on TCGPlayer, the market price is about $14.37. As a standard leader from the first set with a large print run, it's relatively cheap and a low-barrier pickup for new players.
Note: prices vary by print, grade, and timing. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.
Buying tip: alternate-art / parallel versions cost far more than the base print, so confirm the version before buying.
You only need one leader per deck, so a single base copy is enough for play.
Why This Card Is Famous
OP01-003 is the leader representing protagonist Luffy in the game's debut set, Romance Dawn. As the series' most popular character, it was one of the most-played leaders at launch and became the face of Red/Green aggro. Being the first Luffy leader most players meet keeps its search demand steady.
FAQ
Q. What's the current price of Luffy leader (OP01-003)?
A. Around $14 as of June 2026 (TCGPlayer). As a base leader from the first set it's fairly cheap, though alt-art/special versions cost much more.
Q. Where can I buy it?
A. TCGPlayer and eBay internationally, plus specialty shops and resale platforms locally. It also comes out of Romance Dawn starters and boosters.
Q. Is it a good leader for beginners?
A. Yes. Its intuitive aggressive ability and low price make it a recommended starting leader. That said, stronger leaders have since released, so check the current meta for competitive play.
Q. What does it mean that the ability was errata'd?
A. It means the ability text (such as the power boost value) was officially revised after release. Always play by the latest official errata text.
Card images and data are copyright BANDAI / Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha / Toei Animation.