Arceus #AR6
Arceus #AR6 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $36.38, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Arceus #AR6. Sell on your own schedule.
Arceus at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- No published price history.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $36.38 (Holofoil).
Arceus price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arceus #AR6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.00
- Mid
- $39.99
- High
- —
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About Arceus #AR6
Arceus is the #AR6 of 99 card in Arceus, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Wataru Kawahara; the Holofoil printing sits around $36.38, spanning $12.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #AR6 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Wataru Kawahara
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Arceus attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arceus #AR6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lightning Turn
Switch Arceus with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Arceus price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arceus #AR6.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $36.38.
This $36.38 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $36.38, Arceus draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Arceus, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Arceus price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $33.26–$36.38. The most recent snapshot of $36.38 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $36.38 nets roughly $31.26 on eBay, $31.44 on TCGplayer, $34.21 via Cardmarket, $32.11 on Whatnot or $36.38 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.12.
As a rare card, Arceus sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arceus #AR6.
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 #AR6 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Arceus #AR6.
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 $36.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $39.13 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $3.67 (4.8% 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 Arceus
By market value Arceus sits at #24 of 75 in Arceus (set median $17.93).
It sits in the top 69% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Arceus valuable
- A $36.38 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Rare rarity, Arceus is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Arceus has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Arceus (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- The Wataru Kawahara artwork gives Arceus appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Arceus
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $36.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Arceus, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Arceus can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Arceus value questions
What is the value of Arceus?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $36.38 (low $12.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Arceus?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Arceus rare?
Arceus is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). 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 ($36.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Arceus sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $36.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Arceus cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Wataru Kawahara also matters to collector demand.
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