Arceus, XY Black Star Promos XY83/211, promo

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Arceus

XY Black Star Promos XY83/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY83/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $77.66
Artist: Shin Nagasawa

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Market

What it's worth

$77.66market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$51.97 – $77.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The XY83 Arceus promo is a notable entry from the Black Star series, capturing the Mythical Pokémon in a striking pose that highlights its status as the "Alpha Pokémon" within the lore. Collectors value this card for its unique promotional artwork and its place in the XY-era card catalog, representing a specific period of distribution for fans and players alike.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyGather Light

Move as many Energy as you like from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyJudgment Blast10+

This attack does 30 more damage for each different type of basic Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Arceus XY83 promo was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos series, a collection of cards distributed through various retail products and organized play events during the XY era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This specific card was included in the Mythical Pokémon Collection: Arceus box, which was part of a year-long celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, whose work is characterized by vibrant, high-energy compositions that emphasize the legendary stature of the subject. The design reflects the aesthetics of the mid-2010s TCG era, focusing on promotional availability to encourage player engagement with the franchise's milestone anniversary. As a colorless-type card featuring one of the series' most powerful mythical figures, it was received primarily as a collectible commemorative piece for fans and players celebrating the anniversary cycle.

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About

About Arceus

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