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Card details
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Darkness
- Artist
- kawayoo
- Released
- 2009/11/04
- Set size
- 99 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Arceus #AR1 worth?
- Arceus (Arceus) currently sells for about $57.29 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 3.2% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Arceus from?
- Arceus is from the Arceus Pokemon TCG set released in 2009, collector number AR1. This card sits in the mid-modern era of Pokemon TCG.
- How rare is Arceus?
- Arceus is classified as Rare in the Arceus set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Arceus?
- Raw Arceus sells for $57.29; PSA 10 examples sell for $1,199.65 — about 20.9× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Arceus?
- Arceus was illustrated by kawayoo for the Arceus Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
