One Piece Illustration Boxes & Vol. 5 Playmat

Overview

The One Piece Illustration Boxes and the ultra-rare Vol. 5 Playmat proved to be standout One Piece Card Game releases during July 2026. Some UK retailers began selling stock ahead of the official launch, giving members the chance to secure products before wider availability. While the Illustration Boxes comfortably doubled their retail value, the highly sought-after Vol. 5 Playmat became one of the rarest One Piece accessories on the market, with eBay sales exceeding £800.

Breaking Down the Flip

Some retailers released stock ahead of the official launch, allowing members to buy before wider demand arrived.

Illustration Boxes IB-07 and IB-08 retailed at £22.99 and quickly resold for around £50.

The exclusive Vol. 5 Playmat became one of the hardest One Piece accessories to source, reaching £807.78 on eBay.

Strong collector demand and limited supply made all three products profitable flips, particularly for early buyers.

Timeline: Release to Flip

Early Store Availability

24/07/2026

Selected UK retailers began selling the One Piece Illustration Boxes ahead of the official release, allowing members to purchase early.

Official Retail Release

25/07/2026

The Illustration Boxes officially launched at £22.99, with strong demand from One Piece collectors.

Playmat Becomes a Grail Item

27/07/2026

The ultra-limited One Piece Vol. 5 Playmat sold for £807.78 on eBay, making it one of July's most valuable One Piece collectibles.

Illustration Boxes Double in Value

30/07/2026

eBay sales confirmed both IB-07 and IB-08 selling for approximately £49.99, more than doubling their retail price.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Bandai TCG Store Locator

▶️ eBay Sold Listings - One Piece Vol 5 Playmat

▶️ eBay Sold Listings - One Piece Illustration Box 07

▶️ eBay Sold Listings - One Piece Illustration Box 08

Final Thoughts

This release highlighted the value of monitoring specialist trading card retailers before official launch dates. Members who secured the Illustration Boxes enjoyed an easy flip at more than double retail, while those fortunate enough to obtain the Vol. 5 Playmat had the opportunity to achieve extraordinary returns thanks to its extreme scarcity. For One Piece TCG collectors and resellers alike, this was another excellent example of how early access can translate into exceptional profits.