Monster Point is a transformation used by Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates in the One Piece series. As this is the most dangerous form Chopper can take on, it represents the height of his abilities with the Devil Fruit coupled with his medical skills. Therefore, Chopper attains Monster Point when he consumes a third Rumble Ball within a short period and turns him into a huge, super-powerful monstrosity.
Monster Point has quite a different appearance compared to Chopper's other transformations. He is incredibly large in this state, much larger than most other characters. His fur becomes longer and shaggier, and the antlers grow much bigger, while shining eyes make him really monstrous. Dramatically changing in size and appearance, this form visually represents a huge surge in power.
The problem with entering Monster Point initially was that it came at a terrible cost. Chopper, before his training during the two-year time skip, lost control of himself in this form, becoming a mindless berserker that was as much a danger to friends as it was to foes. Thus, due to this loss of control, Monster Point became a double-edged sword—something that could potentially do as much harm to allies as it did to enemies.
While Chopper still had next to no control over Monster Point by the time skip, intensive training had granted him the ability to hold this form for a brief period—three minutes. This change drastically altered Chopper's abilities, taking Monster Point from a last-resort, uncontrollable state to a powerful tactical option in battle.
The Monster Point's power level has always been a highly debated issue in the One Piece fanbase. Some theorists say that at full potential, Chopper's Monster Point will easily take down vice admirals and be comparably strong to a second commander from a Yonko crew. These are just speculations, but they hint at the value of this considerable increase in combat capability from the arrival of Monster Point.
Some fans and theorists have gone as far as to say that Monster Point is equal to Devil Fruit Awakening. The theory is that perhaps Monster Point is just a chemically induced version of what would be Chopper's naturally awakened state. Although not confirmed by the canon, it gives an interesting meaning to the nature of Monster Point and Chopper's Devil Fruit abilities.
Monster Point's usage has been few but effective across the series. The most recent notable one was in the Zou Arc when Chopper turned to this form to fight Jack the Drought's forces, showing his skill against high-level enemies. These appearances set a baseline for the major role that Monster Point can play in Chopper's combat arsenal and how important it is in crucial moments.
On the other hand, when it comes to accessibility, Monster Point still remains as the only transformation Chopper cannot enter freely without a Rumble Ball, even after the time skip. This puts some strategic element into its use, in the sense that Chopper must use such a powerful and at the same time temporary form very wisely.
The power of Monster Point extends beyond the manga and anime series into a number of One Piece video games. In some, for instance, Monster Point Chopper is playable and at times unlocked when certain in-game achievements have been attained. As part of gaming media, this allows fans to experience the power of Monster Point firsthand in being one of the most iconic Chopper transformations.
Monster Point still becomes a subject of debate for many fans who try to decide on its exact strength and position in the One Piece power scaling. Some of these debates circle around inconsistencies in portrayals for durability and strength in Monster Point across different arcs. These debates show the continuous interest in and analysis of Chopper's powers within the One Piece community.