Arceus ◇ #96
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #96 in Forbidden Light, Arceus ◇ is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $59.09 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Arceus ◇ #96 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Arceus ◇ at a glance
- Live market value $59.09 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €38.23.
- Forbidden Light, Sun & Moon series, 2018.
- Short-term trend 92.4% (7d vs 30d).
Arceus ◇ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arceus ◇ #96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $27.28
- Mid
- $55.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Arceus ◇ #96
Forbidden Light placed Arceus ◇ at #96; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2018 within the Sun & Moon series. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 160 HP, printed as Basic, Prism Star.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $59.09, with listings from $27.28 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #96 / 131
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 160
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic, Prism Star
- Released
- 2018/05/04
Arceus ◇ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arceus ◇ #96 — the playability layer behind the price.
First Law
Prevent all effects of your opponent’s attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- First Law
- Attacks
- —
Arceus ◇ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arceus ◇ #96.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $59.09.
A $59.09 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $59.09 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Arceus ◇ at a trend of €38.23, an average sold price of €24.77 and a near-mint floor of €1.99.
Arceus ◇ price history & movement
Recent sales average €47.05 over 7 days versus €24.45 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+92.4%).
Single-day average: €4.95; Cardmarket trend price €38.23.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Arceus ◇, with a recorded low of $52.79 and high of $59.09; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 5.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.3% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Arceus ◇?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Arceus ◇ at $59.09 nets roughly $50.96 on eBay, $51.26 on TCGplayer, $55.79 via Cardmarket, $52.35 on Whatnot or $59.09 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.13.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arceus ◇ #96.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Arceus ◇?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arceus ◇ #96 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Arceus ◇ #96.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $59.09 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $114.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.41. You need a graded sale of $105.07 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.54 (40.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Arceus ◇ within Forbidden Light
By market value Arceus ◇ sits at #7 of 48 in Forbidden Light (set median $20.58).
It sits in the top 88% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucario GX (#135), valued at $130.82.
What makes Arceus ◇ valuable
- Arceus ◇ is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Arceus ◇ is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Arceus ◇ is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Priced at $59.09 with thin supply, Arceus ◇ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Arceus ◇
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€47.05 and €24.45) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Arceus ◇ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Arceus ◇ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Arceus ◇ can realise well above the $27.28 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $59.09 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Arceus ◇ value questions
How much is Arceus ◇ worth?
Arceus ◇ trades near $59.09 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $27.28–—; Cardmarket shows €38.23.
Will Arceus ◇ hold its value?
As a modern-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (92.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Arceus ◇?
Arceus ◇ is a Rare card from Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon series, 2018). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Arceus ◇ are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($59.09). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Arceus ◇?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $59.09. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Arceus ◇'s value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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