Sabo

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Post-release hype for alt-art Secret Rares driving graded premiums, especially Red Manga graded 10 at 100x ungraded; One Piece TCG expansion fueling collector interest

Next months. Continued upward pressure on graded alt-arts through summer 2026 tournaments

Long term. Strong hold for graded 10 Red Manga/Wanted (potential 2-5x growth); standard version stabilizes at $20-50

History

Sabo is a central character in the One Piece manga and anime series by Eiichiro Oda. As the sworn brother of Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace, Sabo is the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, second-in-command to Monkey D. Dragon. Presumed dead after a childhood incident, he survived with amnesia, later regaining his memories and inheriting Ace's Mera Mera no Mi Devil Fruit. His significance lies in his role as a revolutionary leader fighting the World Government, with key arcs in Dressrosa and Reverie, embodying themes of brotherhood, freedom, and rebellion.

November 7, 2025, in the English One Piece Card Game set OP-13: Carrying on His Will

• Sabo's card depicts him in Revolutionary Army Dressrosa subtype with Special attribute, Cost 6, Power 7000, and Blocker ability
• Multiple art variants exist including standard Secret Rare, Red Manga Alt-Art, and Wanted Poster
• Part of the OP-13 set focusing on Dressrosa arc characters and Revolutionary Army theme

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

OP-13: Carrying on His Will

Demand

High

Supply

Low

• Secret Rare pull rate in OP-13 booster boxes (estimated 1:12-18 packs)
• Multiple chase alt-art variants (Red Manga, Wanted) with even lower pull rates
• Recent release with no reprints, increasing scarcity over time

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on alt-art borders, surface scratches on foil stamping, edge whitening, and print lines on character artwork; common flaws include minor clouding on holo pattern and corner dings from Secret Rare thickness

Storage. Use penny sleeves and semi-rigid top-loaders (standard 3x4 size); store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers for alt-art variants

Authenticity. Verify holo pattern matches official OP-13 Secret Rare sparkle (iridescent blue-green shift); check card number OP13-120 font and weight (thicker than commons); use Bandai hologram seal if present; compare to TCGPlayer/PriceCharting scans; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect power icons