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Arceus Arceus 2009
Card · Arceus · 2009

Arceus

$30.92 Latest known market value January 18, 2026
Rare Colorless
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Arceus, the Alpha Pokémon, gracefully hovering in a cosmic backdrop filled with swirling colors and stars. Its elegant form, marked by shimmering white and hints of gold, evokes a sense of majesty and power, as if it is both creator and guardian of the universe. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, where Arceus seems to embody the essence of creation itself, reflecting its role in shaping the world. This portrayal invites the viewer to appreciate the depth of its connection to the cosmos.

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Catalogue plate № AR5/99
Identity
PokémonArceus
TypeColorless
RarityRare
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Year2009
Plate №AR5/99
Composition
StyleDetailedFantasyTraditional
MoodMysticalSerene
CompositionBalancedDynamic
PaletteContrastSoftVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 80
Stage Basic
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat
— Ability — Ripple Swell

If you have 6 Arceus in play and each of them is a different type, search your deck for up to 6 basic Energy cards. Attach each of those Energy cards to a different Pokémon you have in play. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Sky Spear

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Remove all Energy cards attached to Arceus and put them in the Lost Zone.