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Arceus
Arceus AR6/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- AR6/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $33.61
- Artist
- Wataru Kawahara
What it does
Switch Arceus with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
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 (AR6/99) was released in the Pokémon Trading Card Game set titled 'Arceus,' which debuted in North America in late 2009. This set centered on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, introducing a unique mechanic where players could build entire decks around the various elemental incarnations of this single legendary creature. The set was designed to commemorate the conclusion of the Diamond & Pearl era, drawing heavy inspiration from the tie-in movie 'Arceus and the Jewel of Life.'
The art for this specific card, featuring Arceus in its Electric-type form, was illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna. The design aesthetic for the 'AR' subset—often referred to as 'Arceus subset' or 'Amazing Rare' precursors—featured the Pokémon set against a backdrop of shimmering, crystalline landscapes that emphasized the creature's status as the progenitor of the Pokémon universe. These cards were well-received by players and collectors alike for their distinct, borderless-style artwork and their mechanical utility in the competitive play environment of the time.
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