Arceus

Arceus

Selected Masterpiece • AR4/99
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $36.99
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Arceus card captures a moment of serene majesty, depicting the Alpha Pokémon amidst a swirling backdrop of stars and cosmic energy. Its elegant form, adorned with blue accents, suggests a being of great power and importance, almost as if it is in the process of shaping the universe itself. The scene evokes a sense of calm and wonder, inviting the viewer to contemplate the origins of all things. This portrayal of Arceus serves as a reminder of its mythical status and the profound mysteries that surround it.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 18, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Fastwave

50

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost