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Arceus
Arceus AR4/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- AR4/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $53.42
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like.
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
The Arceus card, designated AR4/99, was released in the 2009 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Arceus. This set was unique for its heavy thematic focus on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a specific 'AR' (Arceus) rarity tier to distinguish these cards from the standard set list. The cards featured special holographic foil treatments and artwork that emphasized the legendary status of the Pokémon, serving as the climax of the Platinum Series era in the English-language card game.
The artistic direction for the Arceus subset was notable for its consistent, ethereal style, with this particular Water-type illustration credited to the artist Kent Kanetsuna. The design aimed to capture the divine, elemental versatility of the creature, utilizing a distinct watercolor-like aesthetic that differed from the high-energy, dynamic poses common in other sets of the time. Upon release, the set was well-received by players and collectors alike for its cohesive visual storytelling and the inclusion of powerful, synergistic gameplay mechanics centered around the titular character.
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