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Arceus ◇
Forbidden Light 96/131
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 96/131
- Rarity
- Rare Prism Star
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $52.79
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Prevent all effects of your opponent's attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon.
You can use this attack only if you have Grass, Water, and Lightning Pokémon on your Bench. Search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
◇ (Prism Star) Rule: You can't have more than 1 ◇ card with the same name in your deck. If a ◇ card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2018 Forbidden Light expansion, this card introduces the Prism Star mechanic to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. These cards were designed with a unique etched holographic foil and a distinct limitation: players could only include one copy of any specific Prism Star card in their deck, reflecting the lore of legendary or mythic entities that are inherently singular and powerful.
The card features artwork by Hasuno, who captures Arceus in a striking, ethereal pose that emphasizes its role as the creator of the Pokémon universe. The design was intended to balance high-impact gameplay utility with a sense of rarity, providing a focal point for deck building that emphasizes strategy and the careful management of limited resources.
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About Arceus ◇
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