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Arceus
Arceus AR9/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- AR9/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $44.80
- Artist
- TOKIYA
What it does
Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Arceus by Pokémon LV.X during your opponent's next turn.
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
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Arceus AR9 card was released in 2009 as part of the Platinum—Arceus expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to spotlight the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, integrating it into the game's mechanics through a unique sub-set of nine cards known as the Arceus subset, which were identifiable by their specific foil treatment and silver-bordered artwork.
The artwork for the Arceus subset was created by several artists, with the AR9 illustration specifically handled by artist Kent Kanetsuna. The design aesthetic focused on highlighting the elemental versatility of Arceus, aiming to provide players with a visually distinct card that stood out from the standard expansion cards. Upon release, the set was well-received by collectors for its thematic cohesion and the inclusion of powerful gameplay abilities associated with the Pokémon's lore.
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