Monkey.D.Luffy L AA OP16-022 The Time of Battle ONE PIECE! Raw

Character: Monkey. D.Luffy

Set: OP16

Card Number: OP16-022 AA

Rarity: L AA

Condition: N/A

Grade: Raw

Year: 2026

Illustrator: Otton

Type: Character

The Monkey.D.Luffy Leader card (OP16-022), specifically the Alternate Art (AA) version from the The Time of Battle expansion of the ONE PIECE! Card Game, is a premium raw collectible featuring unique full-art illustration by Otton distinct from the standard Leader release. Released in Japan on May 30, 2026, and in English on June 12, 2026, this Green/Blue Leader card depicts the Straw Hat Captain with a dynamic foil finish that captures his intensity, often commanding a significant premium on the secondary market due to its visual appeal and status as a centerpiece for one of the set's most competitive archetypes.

Mechanically, this card possesses 4 Life and 5000 Power, with the Straw Hat Crew and Impel Down subtypes and the Strike attribute. Its defining [Activate: Main] skill states: "[Once Per Turn] If the only Characters on your field are {Impel Down} type Characters, set up to 2 of your DON!! cards as active." This ability allows players to accelerate their resource curve by activating multiple DON!! cards simultaneously, enabling powerful combo plays and aggressive tempo swings that define the Green/Blue Luffy archetype. The card's synergy with Impel Down-themed strategies makes it a cornerstone for tournament-ready decks utilizing the new "Impel Down Prisoner" unlimited copy mechanic introduced in the set.

The Alternate Art version of Monkey.D.Luffy is particularly prized by collectors completing the The Time of Battle set, as it represents the chase Leader variant for the Green/Blue color identity alongside other premium Leaders like Blackbeard and Sengoku. Unlike the standard version, which costs only a few cents, the AA variant features enhanced color saturation and a distinct foil pattern that highlights the artwork's details, making it a staple for both competitive play and high-end collector portfolios. Its ability to fuel aggressive DON!! combos while maintaining board presence ensures consistent demand for raw copies in tournament-ready condition, particularly in meta decks that rely on the Impel Down swarm strategy introduced in OP-16.

Product Details

Rarity:L

Number:OP16-022

Color:Blue Green

Card Type:Leader

Life:4

Power:5000

Subtype(s):Straw Hat Crew Impel Down

Attribute:Strike

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