Arceus V

Brilliant Stars 122/172 • ultra-rare

Set: Brilliant Stars
Number: 122/172
Rarity: Rare Holo V
Released: 2022
Energy type: colorless energy
Finish: Foil
Market price: $2.60
Artist: N-DESIGN Inc.

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Market

What it's worth

$2.60market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$2.53 – $3.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Mythical Pokémon said to have shaped the universe, Arceus is a centerpiece of the Pokémon franchise, and this V card serves as a powerful representation of its versatility in the Brilliant Stars expansion. Collectors prize this ultra-rare holographic printing for its striking artwork and the card's prominence in the competitive trading card game meta due to its strategic abilities.

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Card face

What it does

220 HPBasicV

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyTrinity Charge

Search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon V in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyPower Edge130

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Arceus V card was released in early 2022 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Brilliant Stars. This set marked a significant moment in the franchise, as it introduced the VSTAR mechanic, a powerful evolution stage designed to revitalize competitive play by providing high-impact abilities and attacks. Arceus, often referred to as the Alpha Pokémon, was chosen as a cornerstone of this set to anchor the new gameplay mechanics, reflecting its legendary status as the creator of the Pokémon universe.

The design of the Arceus V card features dynamic, high-contrast digital illustration typical of the modern era of the Pokémon TCG, emphasizing the creature's celestial and commanding presence. Collectors and players received the card favorably, noting its utility as a versatile Colorless-type attacker capable of accelerating energy to other Pokémon in play. Its inclusion in Brilliant Stars solidified it as a vital card for both players seeking competitive viability and fans of the series’ central mythology.

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