Set market cap
111 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Arceus
The top 10 cards are 73% of the set’s $2,767.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gengar LV.X | #97 | Rare Holo LV.X | $743.45 | $23,919.23 |
| 2 |  Ponyta | #SH11 | Rare | $278.58 | $5,200.00 |
| 3 |  Arceus LV.X | #95 | Rare Holo LV.X | $186.25 | $6,615.55 |
| 4 |  Shinx | #SH12 | Rare | $165.00 | $26,749.50 |
| 5 |  Salamence LV.X | #98 | Rare Holo LV.X | $135.19 | $21,750.00 |
| 6 |  Bagon | #SH10 | Rare | $120.00 | $15,831.65 |
| 7 |  Charizard | #1 | Rare Holo | $112.73 | $12,067.67 |
| 8 |  Arceus LV.X | #94 | Rare Holo LV.X | $104.40 | $22,499.50 |
| 9 |  Gengar | #17 | Rare | $99.83 | $1,887.75 |
| 10 |  Arceus | #AR1 | Rare | $65.89 | — |
How Arceus is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Arceus cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Gengar LV.X #97raw $743.45 → PSA 10 $23,919.23 32.2×EV +$7,022.50Ponyta #SH11raw $278.58 → PSA 10 $5,200.00 18.7×EV +$968.88Shinx #SH12raw $165.00 → PSA 10 $26,749.50 162.1×EV +$2,370.03Bagon #SH10raw $120.00 → PSA 10 $15,831.65 131.9×EV +$1,224.14Charizard #1raw $112.73 → PSA 10 $12,067.67 107×EV +$1,559.34Gengar #17raw $99.83 → PSA 10 $1,887.75 18.9×EV +$67.43Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Arceus
Creators on Arceus
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Arceus cards
This set has 8 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![Arceus Collector's Tin [Green]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485829.jpg?v=5)
![Arceus Collector's Tin [Blue]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485830.jpg?v=5)
![Arceus 3 Pack Blister [Darkrai]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/659591.jpg?v=5)
All cards 111
Most valuable cards in Arceus
- Gengar LV.X #97 — $743.45
- Ponyta #SH11 — $278.58
- Arceus LV.X #95 — $186.25
- Shinx #SH12 — $165.00
- Salamence LV.X #98 — $135.19
- Bagon #SH10 — $120.00
- Charizard #1 — $112.73
- Arceus LV.X #94 — $104.40
- Gengar #17 — $99.83
- Arceus #AR1 — $65.89
About Arceus
Arceus is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Platinum series, released on 2009-11-04. The set contains 111 cards — 99 in the base set plus 12 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,766.99, with Gengar LV.X #97 as the most valuable card at $743.45. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Arceus — FAQ
How many cards are in Arceus?
Arceus contains 111 cards — 99 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Arceus?
Gengar LV.X #97 at $743.45, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Arceus set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,766.99 at market prices.
When was Arceus released?
Arceus was released on 2009-11-04.