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Arceus
Arceus AR3/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- AR3/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $36.66
- Artist
- Wataru Kawahara
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, discard 2 Energy attached to Arceus.
You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like.
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Arceus card (AR3/99) was released in 2009 as part of the Platinum—Arceus expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to center entirely around the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a unique mechanic where players could utilize different 'Elemental Types' of the same Pokémon, each illustrated with distinct, dramatic artwork. The set served as a bridge between the Platinum series and the upcoming HeartGold & SoulSilver era, attempting to revitalize interest in the game's evolving mechanics by focusing on the creator-deity of the franchise's lore.
The design of the Arceus subset, often referred to as the 'AR' or 'Shining' style cards, was notable for its use of textured foil and high-contrast, artistic illustrations. The illustrations across this sub-set were created by various artists from the Creatures Inc. design team, who aimed to portray the legendary Pokémon in a celestial and imposing manner. Upon release, these cards were well-received by collectors due to their cohesive aesthetic and the inclusion of holographic patterns that set them apart from the standard cards found in contemporary booster packs.
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