Arceus #AR1

In 2009, Arceus introduced this print of Arceus. Card flavor text reads: "It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 70.

Energy typing is Darkness. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype.

The card text reads: You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like. Attack line includes "Prize Count".

Arceus from Arceus is currently trading around $43.45. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.

It now sits 11.4% above its 30-day average of $39.00. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $29.55 to $43.45 (32% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.

The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $29.55 to $43.45 (32% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior.

Current value is 11.4% above its 30-day reference ($39.00). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2199% above the current raw benchmark.

PSA 9 is currently around $110.18, while PSA 10 is $998.93.

Release year for Arceus is 2009. It belongs to the Platinum series.

With 111 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

Within this set, Arceus is card number AR1 with a Rare designation.

Collectors tracking Arceus often benchmark it against other Arceus cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 2 sets.

In this sample, pricing ranges between $12.71 and $48.26 (280% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($32.02), this card is +36%.

Notable alternatives include Arceus #XY83 (XY Black Star Promos) at $48.26, Arceus #XY197 (XY Black Star Promos) at $12.71, Arceus #XY116 (XY Black Star Promos) at $29.07, and Arceus #AR3 (Arceus) at $25.63.