The first time Gear 3 is fully shown on-screen in battle is in , titled "If I Can't Win, I Can't Protect Anyone! Gear 3 Activates" .
The fight began, and Luffy initially used his Gear 2, increasing his speed and strength. However, Lucci proved to be a formidable opponent, dodging and countering Luffy's attacks with ease. which episode luffy use gear 3
"I'm going to save Robin... even if it kills me!" — Monkey D. Luffy The first time Gear 3 is fully shown
Viewers do not see the form itself; they only see the aftermath—the massive dent in the steel and a tiny, "chibi" Luffy scurrying away to hide from guards while he recovers. The Official Visual Debut However, Lucci proved to be a formidable opponent,
| Episode | Opponent / Situation | Technique Used | |---------|----------------------|----------------| | 305 | Rob Lucci (continued) | Gomu Gomu no Gigant Axe | | 306 | Rob Lucci (final clash) | Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle (Jet Shell in anime) | | 311 | Buster Call ships | Gomu Gomu no Gigant Whip | | 320 | Oz (Thriller Bark) | Various Gigant attacks | | 321 | Oz & Moria | Gomu Gomu no Gigant Pistal (anime spelling) |
Unlike Gear 2, which focuses on speed and blood pressure, focuses on raw power and mass. By inflating his bones, Luffy maintains the rubber properties of his body but gains the striking weight of a giant.
The episode where Luffy uses Gear 3 is actually episode 273 of the anime, "The oncoming adventure! Luffy and Lucci's decisive battle!" (or chapter 273 of the manga). This was during the Water 7 Arc, where Luffy and his crew were on a mission to deliver Robin to the World Government.