Arceus V #166
📉 Dip AlertAs card #166 in Brilliant Stars, Arceus V is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $59.54 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 V #166 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Arceus V at a glance
- From Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield), released 2022.
- Live market value $59.54 for the Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend 6.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €46.38.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
Arceus V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Arceus V #166.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $47.00
- Mid
- $63.08
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Arceus V #166
Card #166 of Brilliant Stars is Arceus V, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2022). A Colorless-type (220 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $59.54, spanning $47.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #166 / 172
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- HP
- 220
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Pokédex
- #493
- Released
- 2022/02/25
Arceus V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Arceus V #166 — the playability layer behind the price.
Trinity Charge
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Power Edge
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Arceus V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Arceus V #166.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($59.54) — 1 version in total.
A $59.54 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $59.54 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Arceus V at a trend of €46.38, an average sold price of €61.18 and a near-mint floor of €24.89.
Arceus V price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €60.06, 6.2% above the 30-day average of €56.56.
Single-day average: €43.73; Cardmarket trend price €46.38.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $59.54–$60.40. The most recent snapshot of $59.54 sits 0% up that range, 1.4% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.4% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $59.54 market translates to a net of about $51.35 (eBay), $51.65 (TCGplayer), $56.21 (Cardmarket), $52.75 (Whatnot) or $59.54 (direct). That $8.19 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Arceus V #166.
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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Arceus V #166 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $59.54 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $115.40 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.80. You need a graded sale of $105.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $41.11 (41.3% 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 V within Brilliant Stars
Arceus V ranks #2 of 24 tracked Brilliant Stars cards by market value, against a set median of $12.95.
That is 360% above the middle of the set — a top-96% position.
The set's top card is Charizard V (#154), valued at $266.93.
What makes Arceus V valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Arceus V (2022) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $59.54 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Ultra Rare, Arceus V sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Arceus V is a Colorless card with 220 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Arceus V
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $59.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Arceus V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Arceus V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Arceus V can realise well above the $47.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€60.06 and €56.56) to time entries and exits.
Arceus V value questions
What is the value of Arceus V?
Arceus V trades near $59.54 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $47.00–—; Cardmarket shows €46.38.
Should I buy Arceus V?
As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is trending up in the short term (6.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Arceus V?
Arceus V is a Ultra Rare card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield series, 2022). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Arceus V have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($59.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Arceus V?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $59.54. 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 V cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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