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Arceus - Arceus (#AR6)

Pokémon Basic Rare HP 70
TCGplayer market reference
$36.38
holofoil
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Number
AR6
Illustrator
Wataru Kawahara
Energy
Lightning
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
i About this card

Arceus - Arceus

Arceus is a Rare Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Wataru Kawahara. It sits at card number AR6 in the Arceus checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $36.38. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Arceus has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#AR6 in Arceus) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 90Grail Tier

Strong market heat, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 72

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$36.38 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2033m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$36.38
Low
$1.29
Dec 2021
High
$36.38
Oct 2026
Avg
$23.12
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
+2341.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Mar 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 192 sales · since 2021-03-01

PSA 10 high $135.71 PSA 9 high $54.14 Raw high $13.00
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $13.00
RAW $12.42
RAW $12.55
RAW $10.00
RAW $10.09
RAW $8.99
RAW $8.50
RAW $6.90
RAW $8.36
RAW $6.75
RAW $5.57
RAW $8.42
RAW $7.60
RAW $6.56
RAW $7.45
? Card FAQ

Arceus FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Arceus from Arceus worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $36.38. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Arceus?

This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Arceus has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Arceus?

Wataru Kawahara illustrated this card. See Wataru Kawahara's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Arceus released?

The Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#AR6 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Arceus?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Arceus legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.