💡 The crown jewel of Ace OP02-013 — Parallel Manga Alternate Art. Oda's original manga art style with parallel foil, market price ~$1,204 as of June 2026 (TCGPlayer). That's 142× the base SR price of $8.
Card Basic Info
Card Name: Portgas.D.Ace
Version: Parallel + Manga + Alternate Art
Set: Paramount War (OP02) — Marineford War arc
Card Number: OP02-013
Rarity: SR (Super Rare)
Color: Red
Type: Character — Whitebeard Pirates 2nd Division Commander
Card Stats & Effect
Color: Red
Cost: 7
Power: 7000
Counter: None
Attribute: Special
Effect [On Play]: K.O. up to 1 of your opponent's Characters. If you do, trash this Character. [Trigger] Play this card.
At 7 cost with 7000 power, Ace's On Play effect removes any opponent Character at the cost of trashing himself — a brutal board-clear option. His Trigger ability lets him drop into play directly from the deck, enabling surprise plays in critical moments.
Variant Prices & Where to Buy
As of June 2026 · TCGPlayer data. This is not investment advice.
Base SR: ~$8.51
Parallel SR: ~$56.66
SP (SEC): ~$262.61
Manga Rare: ~$1,000.00
Parallel + Manga Alt Art: ~$1,204.12 ← This post's focus
Where to buy: TCGPlayer, eBay, Yahoo Japan Auctions
The same OP02-013 card spans $8 to $1,204 across versions — a 142× price gap. The Parallel Manga Alt Art combines Oda's black-and-white sketch style with parallel foil treatment, making it the rarest and most collectible Ace variant.
Why This Card Is So Special
Portgas.D.Ace is one of the most beloved characters in One Piece. As Luffy's brother and the Whitebeard Pirates' 2nd Division Commander, his death at Marineford protecting Luffy is one of the most emotional moments in anime history. The OP02 Paramount War set brings this iconic arc to life in TCG form, with Ace as its centerpiece. The Manga Alternate Art version, drawn in Oda's original black-and-white manga style, is the definitive collector's version for any Ace fan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What's the difference between Manga Rare and Parallel Manga Alt Art?
A. The Manga Rare ($1,000) is the black-and-white manga style artwork. The Parallel Manga Alt Art ($1,204) adds parallel foil treatment and uses a different art composition — making it the rarest of all Ace variants.
Q. How is this different from the Ace SP card?
A. The SP ($262) is a full-color SEC-rarity version with vibrant illustration. The Manga Alt Art ($1,204) uses Oda's original manga art style in black and white with parallel foil — a completely different artistic treatment.
Q. Can I still pull this from OP02 packs?
A. Paramount War (OP02) is a discontinued set. Secondary markets like TCGPlayer, eBay, and Yahoo Japan Auctions are the only realistic options now.
Q. Will Ace Manga Rare ever be reprinted?
A. Manga Rare and Alt Art variants are typically not included in reprints. Always check official Bandai announcements for updates.
Card images and data are copyright of BANDAI / Eiichiro Oda / Shueisha / Toei Animation.