Sanji ST29-004 SR: What to Know Before Buying This One Piece Card
By Fandom Tokyo - japanese hobby goods shop | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Buying Guides
A practical buying guide to the Japanese Sanji ST29-004 SR from Start Deck EGGHEAD: what the rarity means, how to read the condition disclaimer, and when the price makes sense.
What ST29-004 actually is
Sanji ST29-004 is a Super Rare (SR) card from the Japanese Start Deck EGGHEAD (ST-29). It is a single card, not a sealed deck, and the listing is for the Japanese-language edition. If you are building a Japanese-language collection or want a specific SR from this starter deck without buying the whole product, this is the direct route.
The card number ST29-004 tells you exactly where it sits in the set. That matters for set builders and for anyone comparing it with other ST-29 singles, because the same character can appear at different rarities or card numbers within a release.
Catalog details for Sanji ST29-004
- 【ONE PIECE Card】SANJI【SR】(ST29-004) (ST-29) Japanese Single Card: Card Name: SANJI; Rarity: SR; Card Number: ST29-004; Set: Start Deck EGGHEAD; Language: Japanese; Edition: Single Card. Confirms the exact card, rarity, set, and language so you can check it against your want list before buying.

【ONE PIECE Card】SANJI【SR】(ST29-004) (ST-29) Japanese Single Card - 【ONE PIECE Card】SANJI【SR】(ST29-004) (ST-29) Japanese Single Card: Catalog price: USD 22.80, with a catalog comparison price of USD 38.00. Gives you a reference point for what this single costs relative to the listed comparison price.
The condition disclaimer is the real decision point
The listing states plainly that cards are not guaranteed to be in 100% perfect condition. Minor scratches, small edge whitening, and foil imperfections such as print lines, foil seams, or slight foil peeling from the manufacturing process can all appear. That is not a defect unique to this seller; it is an honest description of what raw single cards can look like.
For a buyer, this changes how you should evaluate the price. If you want a card for a binder or a deck, minor foil lines are usually acceptable. If you are buying with the intention of grading, or you need a card that looks clean under close inspection, ask for additional photos of the actual card before you commit. The listing explicitly invites you to contact the store if condition concerns you, and says they can send more photos.
How to judge whether this copy is right for you
- You want a specific SR without opening sealed product: Buying the single gets you Sanji ST29-004 directly. You skip the randomness of a sealed Start Deck and the cost of the whole deck if this is the only card you need.
- You are condition-sensitive: Read the disclaimer carefully. If edge whitening or foil seams would bother you, request photos of the actual card first. The store offers that option.
- You are comparing against the comparison price: The catalog shows USD 22.80 against a USD 38.00 comparison price. Treat that as a reference, not a guarantee of market value. Check recent sold listings for Japanese ST29-004 SR singles before deciding the discount is real for you.
- You collect Japanese-language cards specifically: This is the Japanese edition. If you need an English or another-language version, this listing is not the one.
What the listing does not tell you
The supplied information does not include a stated age range, component list, or play instructions for this card. That is expected for a single card listing, but it means you should not rely on this page to confirm tournament legality, deck-building rules, or developmental suitability. Check the official One Piece Card Game rules and the Start Deck EGGHEAD product page for those details.
It also does not confirm centering, surface grade, or whether the card would meet a particular grading company's threshold. The condition disclaimer is the only condition information provided, so treat any assumption beyond that as unverified.
