Why is Shanks [Championship 25-26] OP09-004 price going up?
The One Piece Card Game market is experiencing significant volatility this May. As of May 3, 2026, we are seeing massive surges in high-end promotional assets and a simultaneous correction in several established collector pieces. Whether you are tracking the skyrocketing value of Championship promos or the sudden collapse of certain legacy cards, the data shows a market in transition.
The Massive Surge of Shanks [Championship 25-26] OP09-004
The most staggering movement in the market today is the continued ascent of Shanks [Championship 25-26] OP09-004 (One Piece Promo). The price for an ungraded copy has jumped from $3,292.99 to $3,999.99, representing a 21.47% increase in just the last 24 hours.
However, to understand the true scale of this movement, one must look at the 30-day trajectory. This isn't a single-day spike; this is an ongoing parabolic trend. On April 29, 2026, this card was trading at $3,292.99, which at that time represented a massive 229.3% increase from its previous levels. The current climb to nearly $4,000 suggests that demand for this specific Championship promo is reaching unprecedented heights.
For collectors looking at graded slabs, the premium for perfection remains extremely high. While the ungraded price sits at $3,999.99, a PSA 10 copy is commanding $4,350. Interestingly, the gap between ungraded and PSA 10 is relatively tight (only about 8.7%), which often suggests that high-grade supply is somewhat accessible. However, if you are looking for the "holy grail" tier, a BGS 10 copy is priced at $5,655, showing that the premium for a perfect BGS grade remains a massive $1,655 jump over the raw price.
Is Jewelry Bonney OP07-019 price spike permanent?
While Shanks is the headline, Jewelry Bonney OP07-019 from the One Piece Extra Booster Anime 25th Collection has seen the largest percentage gain of the day, surging 43.87% from $397.22 to $571.50.
This move is particularly notable because of the massive spread between raw and graded versions. The ungraded price is $571.50, but a PSA 10 version is currently trading at $1,447. This represents a massive 153% premium for a Gem Mint 10 grade. For sellers, this indicates that while the raw market is moving upward, the real value is being concentrated in top-tier graded specimens. The BGS 10 price is even higher at $1,881, suggesting that the "top end" of this card is where the most aggressive bidding is occurring.
Rapid climbs in Japanese Promos and Premium Boosters
Several other promotional items are seeing synchronized upward movement:
* Premium Card Collection [One Piece Day '25] (One Piece Japanese Promo): This collection has seen a 26.4% increase today, moving from $134.49 to $169.99.
* Luffy Is The Man Who Will Become The King Of Pirates!!! [3rd Anniversary] OP12-039 (One Piece Japanese Promo): This anniversary piece has climbed 21.66%, moving from $73.97 to $89.99. For those interested in grading, the PSA 10 premium is quite wide; while the raw card is $89.99, a PSA 10 is $146.88, nearly a 63% markup.
* DON Card [Reiju Gold] (One Piece Premium Booster): Even the utility-focused DON cards are seeing action, with the Reiju Gold variant up 20.64% from $70 to $84.45. The graded market for this card is very healthy, with a PSA 10 reaching $200 and a BGS 10 hitting $260.
What's causing the Boa Hancock OP07-038 price drop?
In stark contrast to the gains seen in the promo market, Boa Hancock OP07-038 from the One Piece Extra Booster Anime 25th Collection has entered a significant downward trend. The price has dropped 27.41%, falling from $1,230.18 to $892.98.
This is a major correction for a card that has previously held a high valuation. The graded market is also feeling the pressure. While the ungraded price is $892.98, the PSA 10 price is $5,523.20. While the "premium" for a PSA 10 remains massive, the drop in the base price of the ungraded card often precedes a wider market correction in the mid-grade slabs (PSA/BGS 9). Currently, a PSA/BGS 9 is sitting at $1,458, which is significantly lower than the historical peaks for this specific character.
Why did the Demon Aura Nine Sword Style Asura Blades Drawn Dead Man's Game OP12-037 crash?
The most alarming statistic in today's market is the collapse of Demon Aura Nine Sword Style Asura Blades Drawn Dead Man's Game OP12-037 from the One Piece Japanese Legacy of the Master. The card has plummeted a staggering 93.84%, crashing from $60.83 down to a mere $3.75.
A drop of this magnitude usually indicates a total loss of liquidity or a massive influx of supply that has overwhelmed the market. At $3.75, the card has effectively lost its status as a high-value collector item and is now trading at "bulk" or "low-end" levels. For buyers, this is a total reset; for sellers, the value has essentially evaporated.
Analyzing the decline in Japanese Promos and Legacy Sets
Several other cards are following the downward trend of the Boa Hancock:
* Strongest Three Brothers Pack (One Piece Japanese Promo): This pack/product has dropped 23.73%, moving from $79.98 down to $6/61.
* Nami [Asia Yellow Mini Tin] P-112 (One Piece Japanese Promo): The Nami promo is in a clear, multi-day decline. On April 27, it was $91.75; by April 30, it fell to $71.71; and today, it hit $54.50, a 24% drop from yesterday. This is a sustained downward trend. Interestingly, the graded market for Nami remains much more robust than the raw market; a PSA 10 is $172.50, showing that collectors are still willing to pay a premium for high-grade Asia Yellow Tin promos despite the raw price volatility.
* Borsalino [SP] OP05-051 (One Piece Japanese Awakening of the New Era): This Special Rare has dropped 23.03% today, falling from $36 to $27.71. While the raw price is low, the BGS 10 market for this card remains a significant outlier, priced at $200, showing that the "perfection" market for OP05 remains intact even as the raw supply fluctuates.
Summary for Buyers and Sellers
Today's market is a tale of two extremes. On one side, we have the "Hyper-Promos" like Shanks [Championship 25-26] and Jewelry Bonney, which are seeing aggressive upward momentum and massive premiums for PSA 10 grades. On the other side, we are seeing a significant correction in older or secondary promo sets like the Asia Yellow Nami and Borsalino, which are struggling to maintain their price floors.
For collectors, the takeaway is clear: the premium for high-grade, high-rarity promotional cards is currently the driving force of the market, while the value in standard expansion-based promos is seeing a notable decline.