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Arceus - XY Black Star Promos (#XY197)
- Number
- XY197
- Illustrator
- kirisAki
- Energy
- Colorless
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Arceus - XY Black Star Promos
Arceus is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by kirisAki. It sits at card number XY197 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 130 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $21.15. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Arceus has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY197 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 66Solid
Strong grading upside.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1959m ago
![Pokémon Arceus XY197 XY Holo [11] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YkMAAeSw~AJppMjV/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 120 sales · since 2023-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $60.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.98 | ||
| PSA 8 | $53.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $67.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $95.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $140.25 | ||
| RAW | $55.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.86 | ||
| PSA 8 | $51.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $56.18 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $91.30 | ||
| PSA 10 | $137.75 | ||
| RAW | $56.03 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.73 | ||
| PSA 8 | $55.39 | ||
| PSA 9 | $70.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $90.41 | ||
| PSA 10 | $140.00 | ||
| RAW | $63.74 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.55 | ||
| PSA 8 | $60.46 | ||
| PSA 9 | $65.93 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $101.40 | ||
| PSA 10 | $160.00 | ||
| RAW | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.38 | ||
| PSA 8 | $62.97 | ||
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $90.08 | ||
| PSA 10 | $184.45 | ||
| RAW | $82.80 | ||
| PSA 7 | $38.12 | ||
| PSA 8 | $61.81 | ||
| PSA 9 | $62.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $93.77 | ||
| PSA 10 | $194.37 | ||
| RAW | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $37.90 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $82.93 | ||
| PSA 10 | $112.95 | ||
| RAW | $59.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $37.59 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $56.20 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $95.80 | ||
| PSA 10 | $110.83 | ||
| RAW | $46.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $37.13 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $54.57 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $84.87 | ||
| PSA 10 | $110.63 | ||
| RAW | $50.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.60 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $50.90 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $76.88 | ||
| PSA 10 | $105.50 | ||
| RAW | $52.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $78.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $102.50 | ||
| RAW | $52.22 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.86 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $78.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $97.88 | ||
| RAW | $51.09 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $48.13 | ||
| PSA 9 | $55.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $76.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $96.12 | ||
| RAW | $52.53 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $66.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $71.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $115.39 | ||
| RAW | $57.06 | ||
| PSA 8 | $60.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $60.98 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $76.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $120.49 | ||
| RAW | $55.22 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $64.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $71.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $74.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $149.97 | ||
| RAW | $62.31 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $57.45 | ||
| PSA 9 | $65.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $134.27 | ||
| RAW | $91.74 | ||
| PSA 7 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $64.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $72.21 | ||
| PSA 10 | $152.61 | ||
| RAW | $94.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $63.53 | ||
| PSA 9 | $68.23 | ||
| PSA 10 | $170.56 | ||
| RAW | $94.35 | ||
| PSA 8 | $83.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $131.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $223.00 | ||
| RAW | $82.93 | ||
| PSA 8 | $86.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $127.74 | ||
| PSA 10 | $375.00 | ||
| RAW | $112.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $169.54 | ||
| PSA 10 | $649.79 |
Other printings of Arceus
Arceus FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Arceus from XY Black Star Promos worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $21.15. 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 promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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?
kirisAki illustrated this card. See kirisAki'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 XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY197 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.