Release year for Arceus is 2009. Series classification for this set is Platinum.
The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Within this set, Burmy Sandy Cloak is card number 57 with a Common designation.
In 2009, Arceus introduced this print of Burmy Sandy Cloak. The printed flavor text states: "Even if it is born where there are no cocooning materials, it somehow always ends up with a cloak." Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 40.
Energy typing is Grass. It carries a Basic subtype designation.
Printed ability include "Cloak Evolution". Notable move text references "Tackle".
Burmy Sandy Cloak (Arceus) is presently valued at about $0.56 in raw condition. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Against its 30-day baseline of $0.55, this card is pricing 2.6% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.52 and $0.57, producing a 9% range and low-volatility behavior.
Rarity classification for this copy is Common.
Other Burmy printings create a useful comparison set for Burmy Sandy Cloak. This comparison sample includes 3 alternatives across 3 sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.27 to $1.05 (289% spread). The current card sits -2% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.57.
Notable alternatives include Burmy Sandy Cloak #12 (POP Series 7) at $1.05, Burmy Sandy Cloak #54 (Majestic Dawn) at $0.27, and Burmy Sandy Cloak #79 (Secret Wonders) at $0.39.
Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.52 and $0.57 create a 9% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.55), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.
