Why OP13 Carrying on His Will Cards Hold Value
OP13 Carrying on His Will centres on the Marineford War arc — Ace's death, Luffy's grief, and Sabo's emergence as the bearer of Ace's will. Three factors define OP13's high-end value:
- Red Manga trio: Luffy, Ace, and Sabo each receive a red-foil manga art ultra-rare — the set's highest pull tier at $5,355–$11,705 raw. The three brothers are the most emotionally resonant group in One Piece, and all three landing in the same set creates a collector sweep dynamic absent in most other OP sets.
- Version complexity on key card numbers: OP13-118, OP13-119, and OP13-120 each carry multiple variants — Red Manga, Manga, and (for Ace) Wanted — with raw gaps of $3,275–$9,035 per card number. Collectors chasing the right version pay a substantial premium; misidentification is the primary transactional risk in the set.
- Special inclusions and Five Elders: Shanks Gold and Silver (OP09-004) arrive as bonus pulls in OP13 boosters at $1,055–$1,870 raw, while the Five Elders Red Alternate Arts command EN premiums of +128% to +248% over their JP equivalents — driven by collector demand that outpaces what the thin JP markets can supply.
Top 10 Most Expensive OP13 Carrying on His Will Cards
Ranked by ungraded (raw) market price. SGD converted at 1.36 USD/SGD. Sales volume sourced from PriceCharting transaction data, April 2026. Note: OP13-118, OP13-119, and OP13-120 each carry multiple variants sharing the same card number — verify the exact variant name before purchasing. Shanks [Gold] and [Silver] carry OP09-004 numbering and are bonus pulls distributed in OP13 boosters.
| # | Card | Raw (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | BGS 10 (SGD) | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monkey.D.Luffy [Red Manga] OP13-118 | $11,705 | $32,649 | $39,440 | 177 (421/yr) |
| 2 | Portgas.D.Ace [Red Manga] OP13-119 | $6,669 | $11,911 | $15,368 | 177 (421/yr) |
| 3 | Sabo [Red Manga] OP13-120 | $5,355 | $9,044 | $9,656 | 224 (533/yr) |
| 4 | Monkey.D.Luffy [Manga] OP13-118 | $2,670 | $4,487 | $5,581 | 342 (814/yr) |
| 5 | Shanks [Gold] OP09-004 | $1,870 | $2,992 | $4,828 | 128 (305/yr) |
| 6 | Portgas.D.Ace [Manga] OP13-119 | $1,394 | $2,448 | $2,309 | 292 (695/yr) |
| 7 | Sabo [Manga] OP13-120 | $1,080 | $1,374 | $2,040 | 389 (926/yr) |
| 8 | Shanks [Silver] OP09-004 | $1,055 | $2,550 | $3,316 | 150 (357/yr) |
| 9 | Portgas.D.Ace [Wanted] OP13-119 | $699 | $972 | $1,118 | 393 (936/yr) |
| 10 | St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro [Red Alternate Art] OP13-080 | $678 | $1,135 | $1,476 | 79 (188/yr) |
Graded Price Breakdown — Where the Premiums Are
OP13 follows the clean BGS → PSA → CGC → SGC hierarchy across the top tier — no CGC-over-PSA reversals. Sabo Red Manga is the one exception where PSA ($9,044) nearly matches BGS ($9,656), making PSA a defensible alternative for that specific card.
| Card | Raw | PSA 10 | CGC 10 | BGS 10 | SGC 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey.D.Luffy [Red Manga] OP13-118 | $11,705 | $32,649 | $26,119 | $39,440 | $19,589 |
| Portgas.D.Ace [Red Manga] OP13-119 | $6,669 | $11,911 | $9,530 | $15,368 | $7,147 |
| Sabo [Red Manga] OP13-120 | $5,355 | $9,044 | $7,235 | $9,656 | $5,426 |
Key observations:
- Luffy [Red Manga] has the highest absolute BGS 10 value in the modern OP era among recently released sets — $39,440 BGS with a 3.4x multiple from $11,705 raw. PSA 10 at $32,649 (2.8x) is close enough that either submission is justifiable at this tier.
- Ace [Red Manga] BGS 10 at $15,368 (2.3x raw) leads PSA 10 at $11,911 by $3,457. BGS is the correct primary submission; the $3,457 gap makes PSA a meaningful step down, not a close call.
- Sabo [Red Manga] BGS 10 at $9,656 (1.8x raw) — the only Red Manga where BGS and PSA are close ($612 gap). For budget-conscious submitters, PSA ($9,044) recovers nearly all of BGS value and may be worth considering depending on population data at time of submission.
Japanese vs English Prices — OP13
The Japanese version of OP13 launched approximately 4–5 months before the English release. JP cards use identical card numbers but are separate SKUs on the secondary market. For the Red Manga trio, EN commands a clear premium. The regular Manga variants (ranks 4, 6, 7, 9) show negative EN "premiums" — this is a data artefact: the JP price for those card numbers reflects the JP Red Manga (the highest-priced JP variant), not a separate JP regular Manga equivalent.
| Card | EN Raw (SGD) | JP Raw (SGD) | EN Premium | JP Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey.D.Luffy [Red Manga] OP13-118 | $11,705 | $9,580 | +22% | 57 |
| Portgas.D.Ace [Red Manga] OP13-119 | $6,669 | $2,244 | +197% | 34 |
| Sabo [Red Manga] OP13-120 | $5,355 | $3,196 | +68% | 34 |
| Monkey.D.Luffy [Manga] OP13-118 | $2,670 | $9,580 | -72% | 57 |
| Shanks [Gold] OP09-004 | $1,870 | $804 | +133% | 95 |
| Portgas.D.Ace [Manga] OP13-119 | $1,394 | $2,244 | -38% | 34 |
| Sabo [Manga] OP13-120 | $1,080 | $3,196 | -66% | 34 |
| Shanks [Silver] OP09-004 | $1,055 | $804 | +31% | 95 |
| Portgas.D.Ace [Wanted] OP13-119 | $699 | $2,244 | -69% | 34 |
| St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro [Red Alternate Art] OP13-080 | $678 | $208 | +226% | 12 |
Key observations:
- Ace [Red Manga] carries the largest EN premium at +197% — EN collectors pay nearly 3x the JP equivalent, confirmed by 177 EN transactions versus 34 JP. This is structural demand, not a thin-market artefact.
- Negative premiums on regular Manga variants (Luffy Manga -72%, Sabo Manga -66%, Ace Manga -38%, Ace Wanted -69%) reflect the fact that JP data for those card numbers represents the JP Red Manga — a fundamentally different product. There is no established JP regular Manga market to compare against.
- Five Elders EN premiums of +128% to +248% reflect thin JP markets (9–18 transactions) against stronger EN collector demand — directional rather than settled, but the direction is clearly EN-favoured.
Red Manga Trio — Luffy, Ace & Sabo
OP13-118, OP13-119, and OP13-120 each carry the set's highest-tier Red Manga variants alongside lower-tier Manga and Wanted versions. These are the defining chase cards of OP13, and the version identification challenge is the largest of any OP set to date.
Monkey.D.Luffy [Red Manga] OP13-118 — SGD $11,705 raw / $39,440 BGS 10
The set anchor. $39,440 BGS 10 confirmed by 177 transactions, with PSA 10 at $32,649 close enough to justify either submission at the $11,705 raw price point. The 3.4x BGS multiple is proportionally lower than smaller-priced cards, but the absolute premium ($27,735 over raw) is extraordinary. Luffy's status as the series protagonist and the emotional weight of the Marineford arc sustain demand at this tier. OP13-118 also carries a Manga variant at $2,670 raw — a $9,035 version gap that makes identification the first step before any transaction.
Portgas.D.Ace [Red Manga] OP13-119 — SGD $6,669 raw / $15,368 BGS 10
Ace Red Manga carries a +197% EN premium over JP — EN collectors pay nearly 3x what JP buyers pay for the equivalent version. The 2.3x BGS multiple and $3,457 BGS/PSA gap make BGS the correct primary submission. OP13-119 has the most complex version stack in the set: Red Manga ($6,669), Manga ($1,394), and Wanted ($699) — three price points for the same card number, spanning a $5,970 range. Confirm "Red Manga," "Manga," or "Wanted" in the listing before purchasing.
Sabo [Red Manga] OP13-120 — SGD $5,355 raw / $9,656 BGS 10
The most liquid Red Manga at 224 transactions. The 1.8x BGS multiple is the lowest of the trio, and the $612 BGS/PSA gap ($9,656 vs $9,044) means PSA is a genuine alternative — not a clear downgrade as it is for Luffy and Ace. For Sabo Red Manga, check graded population data at the time of submission: if BGS is heavily popped, PSA may offer better value. OP13-120 carries a Manga variant at $1,080 raw — a $4,275 version gap.
Shanks Gold & Silver — Special OP13 Inclusions
Shanks [Gold] and Shanks [Silver] carry OP09-004 numbering but are distributed as bonus pulls in OP13 Carrying on His Will booster boxes. They are catalogued under the OP13 console in secondary market data.
Shanks [Gold] OP09-004 — SGD $1,870 raw / $4,828 BGS 10
128 transactions at $1,870 raw — on the thinner side, so treat as directional pricing. 2.6x BGS multiple at $4,828, with PSA at $2,992 as a credible second option. The +133% EN premium over JP ($804, 95 transactions) is confirmed by comparable liquidity on both sides — it is a genuine premium rather than a thin-market artefact. BGS, then PSA — the standard hierarchy applies cleanly.
Shanks [Silver] OP09-004 — SGD $1,055 raw / $3,316 BGS 10
Silver delivers a 3.1x BGS multiple at $3,316 — higher proportionally than Gold's 2.6x, reflecting thinner graded supply for the less-sought colour variant. PSA 10 at $2,550 (2.4x) is $766 behind BGS. The Gold/Silver raw gap of $815 and different BGS multiples confirm these are treated as separate collector targets despite the shared card number. BGS is preferred for Silver as it is for Gold.
Buying Tips for OP13 Cards
Version Identification Is the Primary Risk
No other modern OP set has three consecutive card numbers each carrying a $3,000–$9,000 raw gap between variants. Confirm "Red Manga," "Manga," or "Wanted" on every OP13-118/119/120 transaction and request clear images of the foil treatment and art style before purchasing. The Red Manga foil has a distinct red-tinted sheen compared to the regular Manga's black and white art — visible in any well-lit photo.
OP13 Has No CGC Anomalies — Apply the Standard Hierarchy
Unlike OP12 where CGC outperformed PSA on multiple top cards, OP13 follows BGS → PSA → CGC → SGC throughout. The only nuance is Sabo Red Manga where the BGS/PSA gap is unusually narrow ($612). For every other card in the set: BGS first, PSA second, and no reason to choose CGC over PSA.
EN Premium Is Structural on the Red Manga Trio
Ace Red Manga's +197% EN premium is confirmed by 177 EN transactions versus 34 JP — a 5:1 EN/JP volume ratio. Luffy Red Manga at +22% and Sabo Red Manga at +68% show a range of EN demand intensity across the trio. JP alternatives exist at lower prices, but the EN market has substantially more liquidity and collector depth for these specific cards.
Shanks Gold and Silver Are Separately Priced Despite a Shared Card Number
Both Shanks variants share OP09-004 but trade as independent products with an $815 raw gap ($1,870 Gold vs $1,055 Silver) and different BGS multiples (2.6x Gold vs 3.1x Silver). Confirm colour variant in the listing — "Gold" and "Silver" will not appear in the card number but should be stated explicitly in the product name. For either version, BGS is the correct primary submission.
Use tcgTalk's price comparison tool to track current One Piece OP13 card prices.
Price data sourced from PriceCharting, April 2026. SGD prices converted at 1.36 USD/SGD. English release date for OP13: November 2025. Not financial advice.