Set market cap
111 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Arceus
The top 10 cards are 73% of the set’s $2,599.00 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 | $724.05 | $23,460.46 |
| 2 |  Ponyta | #SH11 | Rare | $211.27 | $3,729.85 |
| 3 |  Arceus LV.X | #95 | Rare Holo LV.X | $186.25 | $6,144.68 |
| 4 |  Shinx | #SH12 | Rare | $165.00 | $3,249.50 |
| 5 |  Bagon | #SH10 | Rare | $120.00 | — |
| 6 |  Salamence LV.X | #98 | Rare Holo LV.X | $114.38 | — |
| 7 |  Charizard | #1 | Rare Holo | $109.34 | $521.44 |
| 8 |  Gengar | #17 | Rare | $97.71 | $1,887.75 |
| 9 |  Arceus LV.X | #94 | Rare Holo LV.X | $96.07 | — |
| 10 |  Arceus | #AR1 | Rare | $63.24 | $1,261.00 |
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 $724.05 → PSA 10 $23,460.46 32.4×EV +$1,972.52Ponyta #SH11raw $211.27 → PSA 10 $3,729.85 17.7×EV +$876.03Shinx #SH12raw $165.00 → PSA 10 $3,249.50 19.7×EV +$1,095.21Charizard #1raw $109.34 → PSA 10 $521.44 4.8×EV +$205.50Gengar #17raw $97.71 → PSA 10 $1,887.75 19.3×EV +$57.94Arceus #AR1raw $63.24 → PSA 10 $1,261.00 19.9×EV +$285.74Strong 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 7 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=4)
![Arceus Collector's Tin [Blue]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485830.jpg?v=4)
![Arceus 3 Pack Blister [Darkrai]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/659591.jpg?v=4)
All cards 111
Most valuable cards in Arceus
- Gengar LV.X #97 — $724.05
- Ponyta #SH11 — $211.27
- Arceus LV.X #95 — $186.25
- Shinx #SH12 — $165.00
- Bagon #SH10 — $120.00
- Salamence LV.X #98 — $114.38
- Charizard #1 — $109.34
- Gengar #17 — $97.71
- Arceus LV.X #94 — $96.07
- Arceus #AR1 — $63.24
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 $2,599.08, with Gengar LV.X #97 as the most valuable card at $724.05. 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 $724.05, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Arceus set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,599.08 at market prices.
When was Arceus released?
Arceus was released on 2009-11-04.