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Arceus
Pokemon Arceus•#AR8
Platinum•2009
$36.35Market Price
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Arceus Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Arceus AR8 is part of the distinctive AR subset in Platinum—Arceus, a run of differently typed Arceus cards built to reflect the Alpha Pokémon’s many forms in the TCG.
Set Lore
The Platinum—Arceus expansion was released as the final main set of the Platinum Series, and its entire marketing push centered on Arceus as a universe-shaping legendary arriving from ancient times.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text comes straight from Pokémon Platinum’s Pokédex entry, tying AR8 directly to the Sinnoh myth that Arceus emerged from an egg in the void and shaped the world.
Card History
Platinum—Arceus launched in Japan just days before the movie Arceus and the Jewel of Life, making cards like AR8 feel like part of the franchise’s big 2009 Arceus event.
Artist
AR8 was illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, a longtime Pokémon TCG artist whose work appears across multiple eras of the game, giving this holo a recognizable late-2000s collector aesthetic.
Card Reference
About Arceus
Arceus is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Arceus set, card number AR8. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $36.35, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Arceus
- Card Number
- #AR8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Era
- Platinum
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Arceus?
The current market price of Arceus is $36.35. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Arceus from?
Arceus is from the Pokemon Arceus set, card number AR8, released in 2009.
Is Arceus worth grading?
Whether Arceus is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Arceus?
You can buy or sell Arceus on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.