Monkey.D.Luffy (001) (ST01-001)

Monkey.D.Luffy (001) in the One Piece TCG meta

Monkey D. Luffy ST01-001 is the introductory Red aggro Leader and one of the most straightforward win conditions in One Piece TCG. His Leader effect gives him +1,000 power for each DON!! card attached, with a maximum bonus of +5,000 at 5 DON!! attached. This means the Leader himself can reach 10,000 power in the late game — a threatening attacker in his own right. The Red Straw Hat deck runs the fastest Rush and Double Attack pieces in the game, applying constant pressure from turn 1 with Characters like Shanks OP01-120 (the 5-cost Double Attack finisher) and Zoro (early Rush pieces).

Monkey.D.Luffy (001) Matchups

Tips for playing Monkey.D.Luffy (001)

1. 1

   Attach DON!! to the Leader steadily across the game to grow his power. By turn 5, the Leader at 10,000 power combined with Rush Characters makes it impossible for the opponent to block every threat.

2. 2

   Ace OP01-016 is the most important finisher. With Rush, he attacks the same turn you play him. With Double Attack, one successful hit to the opponent's Leader removes 2 life cards at once. On turn 5 with the opponent at 2–3 life, Ace closes the game.

3. 3

   Zoro OP01-001 is the 4-cost Blocker of the deck. At 6,000 power, he can intercept the opponent's most important attacker and survive with Counter support. Use him to attack freely with the Leader and other Characters without risking a lethal swing.

4. 4

   Red's weakness is running out of hand. Manage your cards carefully — don't play every Character you draw every turn. Hold 1–2 Characters to play on turns 4–5 when you need the board presence most.

5. 5

   Mulligan for the 1-cost Character that best matches the opponent's deck. Against fast decks, look for Blockers; against slow decks, look for Rush pieces to establish early pressure.