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{{Item Infobox
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|title = Luck & Pluck
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|ja_kanji = {{ruby|幸運|ラック}}と{{ruby|勇気|プラック}}の剣
|colors = PhantomBlood
|ja_romaji = Rakku to Purakku no ken
|ja_kanji = 幸運と勇気の剣
|type = {{W|Knightly sword|Knightly Sword}}
|ja_romaji = ''Rakku to Purakku no ken''
|owner = [[Bruford]]<br />[[Jonathan Joestar]] {{C|Handed down by Bruford}}
|namesake =
|status = Split in half by [[Dio Brando]]<ref name="C40">{{Ch|Chapter 40}}</ref>
|engname =
|litname =
|debut = [[Chapter 28]]
|animedebut = [[Episode 5]]
|user = [[Bruford]]<br />[[Jonathan Joestar]]
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|focus =
{{Quote|{{Nihongo2|Jonathan... I offer you the word engraved on my sword! Luck! And take this with you to your future! Pluck!|ジョナサン…このおれの剣に刻んであるこの言葉をおまえに捧げよう！{{Ruby|Luck|ラック}}！（幸運を）そして君の未来へこれを持って行けッ！{{Ruby|PLUCK|プラック}}（勇気をッ）！|Jonasan... Kono ore no ken ni kizandearu kono kotoba o omae ni sasageyou! Rakku! (Kōun o) Soshite kimi no mirai e kore o motte ike! Purakku (Yūki o!)}}|[[Bruford]]|{{Ch|Chapter 30}}}}
|weapon = {{W|Knightly Sword}}
{{nihongo|'''Luck & Pluck'''|{{ruby|幸運|ラック}}と{{ruby|勇気|プラック}}の剣|Rakku to Purakku no ken}} is a medieval European {{W|knightly sword}} belonging to [[Jonathan Joestar]], featured in the first part of ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', ''[[Phantom Blood]]''.
|debut = {{Ch3|Chapter 28}}
|animedebut = {{Ep3|Episode 5}}
}}{{nihongo|'''Luck & Pluck'''|幸運と勇気の剣|Rakku to Purakku no ken}} is a medieval European {{W|knightly sword}} belonging to [[Jonathan Joestar]], featured in the first part of ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'', ''[[Phantom Blood]]''.


The sword originally belonged to the dark knight [[Bruford]], with the word '''Luck''' engraved on it. After Bruford is defeated by Jonathan and feels at peace, he names the sword and gives it to Jonathan, who uses it against [[Dio Brando]].
The sword originally belongs to the dark knight [[Bruford]], under the name {{nihongo|'''Luck'''|{{ruby|Luck|ラツク}} ({{ruby|幸運|こううん}}を)|Rakku (Kōun o)}}. After Jonathan's [[Ripple]] restores Bruford's human soul, he renames the sword and gives it to Jonathan, who uses it against [[Dio Brando]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Luck & Pluck has a silver blade with a golden hilt. On the middle of the hilt is a small gem, colored red in the anime. Its {{W|Pommel (sword)|pommel}} also has a gem in the center, colored purple in the anime. The sword's {{W|rain-guard}} has a unique design with its edges on the front and back stretched outward, pointed toward the hilt.
Luck & Pluck has a silver blade with a golden hilt. On the middle of the hilt is a small gem, which is colored red in the anime. Its {{W|Pommel (sword)|pommel}} also has a gem in the center, colored purple in the anime. The sword's {{W|rain-guard}} has a unique design, with its edges on the front and back stretched outward and pointed toward the hilt.


Inscribed on its hilt is "LUCK". However, when Bruford gives Jonathan the sword, it is inscribed as "PLUCK", with the "P" written in Bruford's blood.
Inscribed on its hilt is the word "LUCK". When Bruford gives Jonathan the sword, he writes the letter "P" on the hilt with his blood, changing the inscription to "PLUCK"; in the manga, the blood disappears by the time of Jonathan's confrontation with Dio.

The sword's sheath has two gems embedded into it.


==History==
==History==
[[File:JoJoPluck.png|thumb|right|Jonathan receives Bruford's parting gift]]
{{Expand section}}
After [[Dio Brando]] revives him as a [[zombie]], Bruford wields the sword Luck against Jonathan Joestar. Jonathan eventually manages to transfer his [[Ripple]] through the sword using Metal Silver Overdrive, melting Bruford's arm. The Ripple restores Bruford's human soul as he dies, and Bruford offers his sword to Jonathan out of respect. Before completely disintegrating, Bruford uses his blood to write a "P" beside the "LUCK" engraved on the sword's hilt, changing the sword's name to "PLUCK".<ref name="C30">{{Ch|Chapter 30}}</ref> [[Robert E. O. Speedwagon]] carries it with him as the group enters Dio's castle.

[[File:Luck & Pluck Destroyed Anime.jpg|thumb|left|Luck & Pluck destroyed|200px]]
At Jonathan's request, Speedwagon tosses the sword to him. After seeing how [[Dire]] harmed Dio with a Ripple-infused rose, Jonathan imbues the sword with the Ripple, slices Dio's arm off, and cuts Dio vertically in half. However, Dio freezes both Jonathan's hands and the sword, preventing the Ripple from entering his body.<ref name="C39">{{Ch|Chapter 39}}</ref>

Before Dio can inject his zombie extract into Jonathan, the flames behind Dio begin melting the ice on the tip of Luck & Pluck's blade. Dio quickly notices and snaps the sword in half with his hand.<ref name="C40">{{Ch|Chapter 40}}</ref>


==Chapters / Episodes==
==Chapters / Episodes==
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*{{Ch|Chapter 29}} {{C|As "Luck"}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 29}} {{C|As "Luck"}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 30}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 30}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 31}} {{Cover}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 39}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 39}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 40}}
*{{Ch|Chapter 40}}
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*{{Ep|Episode 8}}
*{{Ep|Episode 8}}
}}
}}

==Video Games==
===[[Puzzle & Dragons]] (Android/iOS)===
Luck and Pluck was obtainable for a limited time as an Assist Evolution in the mobile game [[Puzzle & Dragons]].
{{#lst:Puzzle & Dragons/Jonathan Joestar|luck}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Tabber
|Manga|
<gallery>
<gallery>
Bruf hair.png|Danse Macab-Hair
File:Luck Sword Bruford Hair.jpg|Bruford wielding the sword with his hair
Luck Sword Bruford Hair.jpg|Bruford wielding the sword with his hair
Bruf hair.png|Danse Macabre Hair
File:Luck's Sheath.png|Luck's sheath
Luck's Sheath.png|Luck's sheath
File:Bruford Luck Sword.png|Bruford resheathes his sword
Bruford Luck Sword.png|Bruford resheathes his sword
File:Bruford Charging.png|Charging toward Jonathan
Bruford Charging.png|Charging toward Jonathan
File:Bruford Swings Sword.png|Bruford swinging his sword
Bruford Swings Sword.png|Bruford swinging his sword
File:Metal Silver Overdrive Manga.png|Jonathan's Metal Silver Overdrive passes through the sword
Metal Silver Overdrive Manga.png|Jonathan's Metal Silver Overdrive passes through the sword
Bruford adds Pluck.jpg|Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
Luck & Pluck Bruford's Grave.jpg|The sword at Bruford's grave
Luck & Pluck Sheathed.png|Jonathan receives the sword from Speedwagon
Jonathan sword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Jonathan sword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Jonathan slashes with Luck & Pluck.jpg|Striking with Luck & Pluck
Jonathan Slashes Dio.jpg|Cutting Dio's arm off
Dio cut.png|Dio sliced in half by the sword
Luck & Pluck Frozen.png|Dio freezes the sword
Luck & Pluck Ice Melting.png|The ice thawing from fire
Luck & Pluck Destroyed.png|Dio snaps the sword in half
</gallery>
</gallery>
|Anime|
{{Tabber
|Story|
<gallery>
BrufordLuck.png|Bruford holding Luck with his hair
Life Blooms Bruford.png|Bruford holding his sword at peace
Pluck.png|Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
JoJoPluck.png|Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
PBep6-21.png|The sword at Bruford's grave
Luck and Pluck Sword Thrown.jpg|Speedwagon throws the sword to Jonathan
LuckPluckSword.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
Dio sliced by Jonathan.jpg|Dio sliced in half by the sword
Luck & Pluck Frozen Anime.jpg|Dio freezes the sword
Luck & Pluck Thawing Anime.jpg|The ice thawing from fire
Luck & Pluck Destroyed Anime.jpg|Dio snaps the sword in half
</gallery>
|Design Sheets|
<gallery>
Bruford anime ref (3).jpg
</gallery>
|Promotional Art|
<gallery>
PBCalendar2.png|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Season)|Phantom Blood]] 2013 Calendar
Part1AnimePuzzle.jpg|Jigsaw puzzle
Dio and his Zombie Army.png|[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Re-Edited]] [[Home Video Releases|Blu-ray Volume 1]]
</gallery>
}}
|Film|
<gallery>
BrufordTestPilot.jpg|Bruford vs Jonathan in the 2004 [[Phantom Blood (Film)|2004 Movie Pilot]]
PBMovieBrufordBody&Heads-MS.jpg|Model Sheet
</gallery>
|Musical|
<gallery>
PB Musical Luck and Pluck.png|Luck and Pluck in the [[Phantom Blood (Musical)|musical]]
PB Musical Jonathan Slices Dio.png|Dio freezes the sword
</gallery>
|Games|
{{Tabber
|Phantom Blood|
<gallery>
PS2 Luck and Pluck Jonathan Render.png|[[Jonathan Joestar]]'s render in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]]
PS2 Bruford Render.png|[[Bruford]]'s render in [[Phantom Blood (PS2 Game)|Phantom Blood (PS2)]]
</gallery>
|Eyes of Heaven|
<gallery>
Luck & Pluck EoH.png|The sword in {{EoH}}
</gallery>
|Diamond Records|
<gallery>
Luck & Pluck DR.png|The sword in ''[[Diamond Records]]''
</gallery>
|Pitter-Patter Pop|
<gallery>
PPP Bruford PreAttack.png|[[Bruford]]
Jonathan2PPPFull.png|[[Jonathan Joestar]]; Sword Entrusted By [[Blueford|Hero]], idle
PPP Jonathan2 Attack.png|[[Jonathan Joestar]]; Sword Entrusted By [[Blueford|Hero]], attacking
PPPStickerJonathan2EX.png|[EX] ''Sword Entrusted By [[Blueford|Hero]]''
</gallery>
}}
|Figurines|
<gallery>
Tarkus Bruford Color Super Figure Revolution.jpg|[[Super Figure Revolution]] Movie Color Ver.
Bruford Super Figure Revolution.JPG|[[Super Figure Revolution]] Color Ver.
Bruford Bronze Super Figure Revolution.JPG|[[Super Figure Revolution]] Bronze Color Ver.
Bruford Neo Super Figure Revolution.JPG|[[Super Figure Revolution]] Neo Color Ver.
BrufordTradingBandai.jpg|Super Modeling Soul
PBTradingFiguresbandai.jpg|Super Modeling Soul
CharaBruford.jpg|[[Chara Heroes]]; Part 1
KUJI JonathanA2.jpg|[[Ichiban Kuji]] Overdrive
Jonathan Joestar SAS6.jpg|[[Super Action Statue]] (Jonathan's accessory)
Jonathan SAS v2.jpg|[[Super Action Statue]] Limited Edition (Jonathan's accessory)
BluefordWCF.jpg|[[World Collectable Figure]]
Nendoroid Luck and Pluck.jpeg|[[Nendoroid]] (Jonathan's accessory)
Ichiban Kuji PB＆BT Jonathan Joestar.jpeg|[[Ichiban Kuji]]
</gallery>
|Cards|
<gallery>
J-047.jpg|[[Adventure Battle Card]]; Dark Knight Bruford
J-070.jpg|Metal Silver Overdrive!
</gallery>
|Other|
<gallery>
HirohikoAraki2012Props.png|[[Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012]]
File:PBMusical Luck & Pluck.png|Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck in [[Phantom Blood (Musical)]]
</gallery>
}}

==Trivia==
*{{Nihongo|"Pluck"|勇気}} refers to spirited and determined courage.
*The themes of luck and pluck were commonly used in old novels and short stories from the late 1800s, such as the Luck and Pluck series by {{W|Horatio Alger}} in the 1870s.
**"Luck & Pluck" refers to the difference between the people who effortlessly obtain what they want through good fortune or illegitimate means (Luck) and the people who have to make their way in life through hard efforts (Pluck).

==References==
{{References}}


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Latest revision as of 08:33, 27 February 2025

“
Jonathan... I offer you the word engraved on my sword! Luck! And take this with you to your future! Pluck! (ジョナサン…このおれの剣に刻んであるこの言葉をおまえに捧げよう！Luck(ラック)！（幸運を）そして君の未来へこれを持って行けッ！PLUCK(プラック)（勇気をッ）！)
Jonasan... Kono ore no ken ni kizandearu kono kotoba o omae ni sasageyou! Rakku! (Kōun o) Soshite kimi no mirai e kore o motte ike! Purakku (Yūki o!)
”
—Bruford, Chapter 30: Sleep as a Hero

Luck & Pluck (幸運(ラック)と勇気(プラック)の剣, Rakku to Purakku no ken) is a medieval European knightly sword belonging to Jonathan Joestar, featured in the first part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Phantom Blood.

The sword originally belongs to the dark knight Bruford, under the name Luck (Luck(ラツク) (幸運(こううん)を), Rakku (Kōun o)). After Jonathan's Ripple restores Bruford's human soul, he renames the sword and gives it to Jonathan, who uses it against Dio Brando.

Appearance

Luck & Pluck has a silver blade with a golden hilt. On the middle of the hilt is a small gem, which is colored red in the anime. Its pommel also has a gem in the center, colored purple in the anime. The sword's rain-guard has a unique design, with its edges on the front and back stretched outward and pointed toward the hilt.

Inscribed on its hilt is the word "LUCK". When Bruford gives Jonathan the sword, he writes the letter "P" on the hilt with his blood, changing the inscription to "PLUCK"; in the manga, the blood disappears by the time of Jonathan's confrontation with Dio.

The sword's sheath has two gems embedded into it.

History

Jonathan receives Bruford's parting gift

After Dio Brando revives him as a zombie, Bruford wields the sword Luck against Jonathan Joestar. Jonathan eventually manages to transfer his Ripple through the sword using Metal Silver Overdrive, melting Bruford's arm. The Ripple restores Bruford's human soul as he dies, and Bruford offers his sword to Jonathan out of respect. Before completely disintegrating, Bruford uses his blood to write a "P" beside the "LUCK" engraved on the sword's hilt, changing the sword's name to "PLUCK".[2] Robert E. O. Speedwagon carries it with him as the group enters Dio's castle.

Luck & Pluck destroyed

At Jonathan's request, Speedwagon tosses the sword to him. After seeing how Dire harmed Dio with a Ripple-infused rose, Jonathan imbues the sword with the Ripple, slices Dio's arm off, and cuts Dio vertically in half. However, Dio freezes both Jonathan's hands and the sword, preventing the Ripple from entering his body.[3]

Before Dio can inject his zombie extract into Jonathan, the flames behind Dio begin melting the ice on the tip of Luck & Pluck's blade. Dio quickly notices and snaps the sword in half with his hand.[1]

Chapters / Episodes

Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
Anime Appearances
Episodes in order of appearance

Video Games

Puzzle & Dragons (Android/iOS)

Luck and Pluck was obtainable for a limited time as an Assist Evolution in the mobile game Puzzle & Dragons.

Physical
Sword of Luck and Pluck
幸運と勇気の剣
Attributes:
Rarity: 8★ (Assist Evolution)
No. 9540
HP
7,868 (Lvl.99)
ATK
4,384 (Lvl.99)
RCV
409 (Lvl.99)
Active Skill: "LUCK & PLUCK"
Enhanced Orbs and Fire Orbs slightly more likely to appear for 3 turns; voids Att. absorption & damage absorption for 3 turns.
Leader Skill: "N/A"
N/A


Gallery

MangaAnimeFilmMusicalGamesFigurinesCardsOther
  • Danse Macab-Hair
    Danse Macab-Hair
  • Bruford wielding the sword with his hair
    Bruford wielding the sword with his hair
  • Luck's sheath
    Luck's sheath
  • Bruford resheathes his sword
    Bruford resheathes his sword
  • Charging toward Jonathan
    Charging toward Jonathan
  • Bruford swinging his sword
    Bruford swinging his sword
  • Jonathan's Metal Silver Overdrive passes through the sword
    Jonathan's Metal Silver Overdrive passes through the sword
  • Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
    Bruford imprints "P" beside "luck" with his blood
  • The sword at Bruford's grave
    The sword at Bruford's grave
  • Jonathan receives the sword from Speedwagon
    Jonathan receives the sword from Speedwagon
  • Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
    Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
  • Striking with Luck & Pluck
    Striking with Luck & Pluck
  • Cutting Dio's arm off
    Cutting Dio's arm off
  • Dio sliced in half by the sword
    Dio sliced in half by the sword
  • Dio freezes the sword
    Dio freezes the sword
  • The ice thawing from fire
    The ice thawing from fire
  • Dio snaps the sword in half
    Dio snaps the sword in half
StoryDesign SheetsPromotional Art
  • Bruford holding Luck with his hair
    Bruford holding Luck with his hair
  • Bruford holding his sword at peace
    Bruford holding his sword at peace
  • Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
    Renaming the sword to "Pluck" with his blood
  • Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
    Jonathan receiving the sword from Bruford
  • The sword at Bruford's grave
    The sword at Bruford's grave
  • Speedwagon throws the sword to Jonathan
    Speedwagon throws the sword to Jonathan
  • Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
    Jonathan wielding Luck & Pluck
  • Dio sliced in half by the sword
    Dio sliced in half by the sword
  • Dio freezes the sword
    Dio freezes the sword
  • The ice thawing from fire
    The ice thawing from fire
  • Dio snaps the sword in half
    Dio snaps the sword in half
  • Luck and Pluck in the musical
    Luck and Pluck in the musical
  • Dio freezes the sword
    Dio freezes the sword
Phantom BloodEyes of HeavenDiamond RecordsPitter-Patter Pop

Trivia

  • "Pluck" (勇気) refers to spirited and determined courage.
  • The themes of luck and pluck were commonly used in old novels and short stories from the late 1800s, such as the Luck and Pluck series by Horatio Alger in the 1870s.
    • "Luck & Pluck" refers to the difference between the people who effortlessly obtain what they want through good fortune or illegitimate means (Luck) and the people who have to make their way in life through hard efforts (Pluck).

References

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