Arceus

With 37 illustrators across 111 cards, the set offers wide stylistic coverage while keeping a consistent, approachable look. The presence of LV.X and holo cards creates a modest premium layer, and the most valuable card is Gengar LV.X (pl4-97).

Released: Nov 2009
Cards: 99 printed
Illustrators: 37
Top card: Gengar LV.X $215
Series: Platinum
Era: Diamond & Pearl era

70 unique Pokémon 99 Pokémon · 12 Trainer Average market $11.03

§ 01 — The full checklist

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§ 02 — About Arceus

A look inside the set.

Arceus presents a compact Platinum-era collection of 111 cards, dominated by 99 Pokémon and supported by 12 Trainers, with no Energy cards in the lineup. The set’s structure is broad at the base—Commons, Uncommons, and Rares form most of the experience—while a smaller tier of Rare Holo and Rare Holo LV.X cards adds periodic visual peaks. Arceus appears most frequently among the featured Pokémon, giving the set a clear center of gravity without narrowing the overall variety.

Visually, the set favors cartoonish, colorful illustration with a consistently playful, lighthearted mood. Compositions tend to be balanced and simple, keeping subjects readable and front-facing even when scenes turn dynamic. Among the visual standouts, Arceus LV.X (pl4-95) anchors the set’s upper register, with Arceus (pl4-AR3) offering a second focal point. The most represented artists include Ryo Ueda, Kouki Saitou, Masakazu Fukuda, and Midori Harada, whose combined output helps define the set’s clean, vibrant baseline.

I · Visual identity

Arceus is driven by vibrant color and high clarity: cartoonish, colorful rendering dominates, with playful and lighthearted moods appearing most often. The typical frame is balanced and simple, frequently focused on a single subject, while occasional dynamic and action-leaning scenes add movement. Contrasting palettes are common, with soft and pastel accents used as secondary notes rather than the main tone.

II · Illustrators

Ryo Ueda leads the set by volume, followed by Kouki Saitou, Masakazu Fukuda, and Midori Harada. Together they account for a substantial share of the illustration count, reinforcing the set’s preference for clean readability, bright color, and straightforward, character-centered staging.

§ 03 — Featured