Yamato

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Prices flat over last 30 days (raw at $6 mislisting aside, true alt ~$100); steady One Piece TCG growth but debut set chase cards saturated market

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations; potential bump from tournaments or arc anniversaries

Long term. Mild growth for high-grade copies as nostalgia set; unlikely to moon unless Yamato gets major anime focus

History

Yamato is a major character from the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. As the child of the Yonko Kaido, leader of the Beasts Pirates, Yamato idolizes the legendary samurai Kozuki Oden and has declared themselves Oden, aspiring to liberate Wano Country from Kaido's tyranny. Yamato possesses the mythical Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi-no-Makami Zoan Devil Fruit, granting ice-based powers and immense strength. Their role in the Wano Country arc significantly boosted popularity among fans.

First released in the One Piece Card Game Romance Dawn booster set (OP-01) on December 8, 2023, in English; initial Japanese release in Romance Dawn ST-13 on March 3, 2023

• Yamato's Secret Rare alt-art version features stunning artwork depicting their wolf form with icy effects, highly sought after by collectors
• This card was part of the debut set Romance Dawn, marking the global launch of the One Piece TCG
• Yamato's character gender identity (identifying as male like Oden despite biological female) sparked fan discussions and increased cultural significance

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Romance Dawn (OP-01)

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• Secret Rare pull rate ~1:12-18 packs in Romance Dawn
• Alt-art variant increases desirability over standard SR
• Early set printing but no unlimited reprints keeping supply steady

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues on the alt-art borders, surface scratches on the foil stamping, print lines or clouding in the holo pattern, edge whitening from sleeves, and corner dings; common flaws include roller marks on the artwork and minor print dots

Storage. Use penny sleeves with Dragon Shield or Ultimate Guard matte top loaders; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking in binders without top loaders for alt-arts

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official (swirling ice effect unique to Yamato); check card weight (fakes often lighter); scan QR code on back for Bandai hologram verification; inspect font kerning on text and energy cost alignment; graded cards from graded/graded/graded reduce fake risk