Why is Drum Kingdom [Top Player] OP08-020 price going up?
The One Piece Card Game market is experiencing significant volatility this week. As of May 8, 2026, we are seeing a massive divergence between high-end collector pieces and certain established championship staples. While some of the most expensive cards in the hobby are seeing triple-digit percentage jumps, we are also seeing a notable correction in high-end Championship-tier cards.
In this report, we will break down the specific price movements for the top gainers and losers, looking at the raw market data to see where the value is shifting.
The Massive Spike: Drum Kingdom [Top Player] OP08-020
The headline story for May 8 is undoubtedly Drum Kingdom [Top Player] OP08-020 from the One Piece Two Legends set. This card has seen a staggering 42.37% increase in just the last seven days, jumping from $414.27 to $589.78.
Unlike some of the other gainers today, there is no extended 30-day history provided for this specific jump, suggesting this is a sudden, aggressive upward movement in the raw (ungraded) market. When a card moves this significantly in a single week, it usually indicates a sudden scarcity in available raw copies or a surge in buyer demand that is outstripping current supply.
Is Vinsmoke Reiju OP06-042 still a good buy?
If you are looking at the high-end "blue chip" cards, Vinsmoke Reiju OP06-042 from the One Piece Extra Booster Anime 25th Collection is the current leader in terms of absolute dollar value among the gainers. The price for an ungraded copy has climbed from $667.28 to $820.82, a healthy 23.01% increase.
What is particularly interesting for collectors is the premium on graded slabs. While the raw price is $820.82, a PSA 10 copy is currently commanding $2,250, and a BGS 9.5 is at $1,275. The "PSA 10 premium" here is massive—the 10 is worth more than double the BGS 9.5 and nearly triple the ungraded price. This suggests that while the raw market is moving up, the real battle for value is happening in the high-grade market.
Analyzing the upward trends: Nico Robin and Monkey.D.Luffy [Wanted]
We are seeing a consistent upward trend in several "Anniversary" and "Starter" era cards.
Nico Robin [1st Anniversary] OP01-017 from One Piece Romance Dawn has continued its momentum, rising 21.03% this week from $199.26 to $241.17. For those looking at graded versions, the spread is quite interesting: an ungraded copy is $241.17, while a PSA 10 sits at $500. This indicates that the recent price spike is primarily driven by the raw market, though the high-grade premium remains very wide.
Similarly, Monkey.D.Luffy [Wanted] ST01-012 from the One Piece Japanese Starter Deck 1: Straw Hat Crew has seen a 23.58% jump, moving from $98.8 to $122.1. This card is showing a very healthy range of value across different grades, with a PSA 10 reaching $248.95 and a BGS 10 hitting $324. The fact that the CGC 10 is only $99.99 suggests that collectors might find better value in CGC-graded copies of this specific card right now.
The Portgas.D.Ace P-028 price explosion
The most mathematically impressive movement today comes from Portgas.D.Ace [Promotion Card Set] P-028 from the One Piece Japanese Promo set. This card has exploded by 323.25%, skyrocketing from a mere $5.42 to $22.94.
While a 300% increase sounds astronomical, it is important to note the starting point. Moving from $5 to $22 is a significant shift for a promo card. Interestingly, the premium for a PSA 10 is relatively tight at $29.99, meaning you aren't paying a massive multiplier for a perfect grade compared to the raw price.
What's causing the Kuzan [Championship] OP02-096 price drop?
On the flip side of the market, we are seeing a significant correction in high-end "Championship" cards. Kuzan [Championship] OP02-096 from One Piece Paramount War has taken a major hit, dropping 29.68% from $1379.5 to $970.
This is a massive loss in liquidity for holders of ungraded copies. However, the graded market shows a more complex picture. While the ungraded price dropped, the PSA 10 remains at a massive $2,068.71, and the BGS 10 is at $2,689. This suggests that the recent price drop is almost entirely concentrated in the raw/ungraded market. Investors holding high-grade slabs of Kuzan have not seen the same 30% devaluation that raw owners are currently experiencing.
Why are Alvida and Monkey.D.Luffy EB04-061 losing value?
We are also seeing downward movement in lower-tier and extra booster cards.
Alvida OP15-003 from One Piece Japanese Adventure on Kami's Island has seen a devastating 76.75% drop, falling from $12 to $2.79. This type of movement often indicates a total loss of interest in a specific card's secondary market value, or a sudden influx of supply.
Monkey.D.Luffy EB04-061 from One Piece Extra Booster EB04 is also struggling, with a 29.08% decrease from $21.15 to $15.
Tracking the volatility: Sanji and Alternate Art PRB-02
Finally, we see some interesting "reversals" in the data.
Sanji OP02-026 from One Piece Japanese Paramount War is a classic example of a trend reversal. Looking at the 30-day history, this card was actually up 52.17% as of late April ($26.63). However, in the last seven days, it has reversed that trend, dropping 23.02% to $20.5. This suggests the recent peak may have been a temporary bubble that is now correcting.
Lastly, You'Re The One Who Should Disappear. [Alternate Art PRB-02] OP06-115 from One Piece Japanese Premium Booster 2 has also seen a decline of 22.96%, moving from $23.04 to $17.75.
Summary Table of Today's Market Moves
| Card Name | Set | Price Change (%) | New Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portgas.D.Ace P-028 | Japanese Promo | +323.25% | $22.94 |
| Drum Kingdom OP08-020 | Two Legends | +42.37% | $589.78 |
| Monkey.D.Luffy ST01-012 | Starter Deck 1 | +23.58% | $122.10 |
| Vinsmoke Sanji (Re)* | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alvida OP15 | OP-05 | -73% | $2.75 |
Note: Always verify current market prices as liquidity and volume can cause rapid fluctuations in the secondary market.