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Arceus
XY Black Star Promos XY197/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY197/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $20.44
- Artist
- kirisAki
What it does
Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. Until the end of your next turn, this Pokémon is that type.
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
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Where it came from
The Arceus XY197 promo card was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set, which served as a bridge for promotional cards distributed outside of standard expansion releases. This specific card was featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection: Arceus box, a special commemorative product designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise by highlighting legendary and mythical creatures throughout the year.
The card features artwork by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran illustrator in the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita utilized a dynamic, celestial aesthetic for this illustration, aiming to capture the god-like stature of Arceus within the lore of the Sinnoh region. The release was well-received by collectors who prioritized the high-quality holographic foil finish and the card’s status as a standalone promotional item within the expansive XY era of the game.
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