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Arceus
DP Black Star Promos DP50/56 • promo
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Number
- DP50/56
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $51.17
- Artist
- Kunihiko Yuyama
What it does
Discard all Energy cards attached to Arceus and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like.
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The DP50 Arceus card was released in 2009 as part of the Diamond & Pearl Black Star Promos set, serving as a tie-in for the theatrical release of the movie 'Arceus and the Jewel of Life'. These promotional cards were distributed internationally to build anticipation for the film and to highlight the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, which played a central role in the Sinnoh region's lore during the fourth generation of the franchise.
The card features artwork by the prolific Pokémon illustrator Kent Kanetsuna, who utilized the bold, dynamic style common to the later DP-era promotional releases. The design emphasizes Arceus's status as the 'Alpha Pokémon' through a clean, colorless aesthetic that reflects its ability to change types. Upon its release, it was well-received by players and collectors alike for its utility in the trading card game's meta at the time and its significance as a commemorative piece for the film.
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