Arceus
Platinum · AR · 2009
Pokémon TCG expansion

Arceus card list

111 cards in the Platinum Series, led by Gengar LV.X at $429.16.

■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Arceus?

  1. 01Gengar LV.XRare Holo LV.X · #97$429.16
  2. 02PonytaRare · #SH11$199.60
  3. 03ShinxRare · #SH12$167.83
■ About this set

What is Arceus?

Arceus is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2009 under set code AR, part of the Platinum Series. Chase Season lists 111 cards across 5 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
November 4, 2009
Set code
AR
Series
Platinum
Total cards
111
Chase tiers
Reverse holos
96
Rarity breakdown
Common
33
Rare
32
Uncommon
28
Rare Holo
12
Rare Holo LV.X
6
■ Full set

Complete Arceus card list

Arceus contains 111 cards, including 99 main-set cards and 12 secret rares. Every printing is linked in the server-rendered checklist below; the image browser stays fast by loading in pages of 30.

Showing 30 of 111
Common33 cards
Rare32 cards
Uncommon28 cards
Rare Holo12 cards
Rare Holo LV.X6 cards
■ Series context

How does Arceus fit in the Platinum Series?

Arceus sits in the Platinum Series, released in 2009. It follows Supreme Victors (2009). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Arceus

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

11 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Arceus?

Chase Season lists 111 cards in Arceus. Every card is linked in the complete checklist below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Arceus?

The top chase in Arceus is Gengar LV.X (Rare Holo LV.X), currently priced at $429.16 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Arceus?

The top chases in Arceus are led by Gengar LV.X 97/99 at $429.16, then Ponyta SH11/99 and Shinx SH12/99. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

When was Arceus released?

Arceus was released on November 4, 2009 as part of the Platinum Series. It carries the set code AR.
Q.05

How is the Chase Index calculated for Arceus?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Arceus, cards with more active chases appear first.
Q.06

Is Arceus rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Arceus have moved +8.1% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

What rarities are in Arceus?

Arceus spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 111 tracked cards. The most common are 33 Common, 32 Rare, 28 Uncommon. The chase tiers include no top-tier chases yet.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Arceus?

The headline cards in Arceus feature Gengar LV.X, Ponyta, Shinx, Arceus LV.X, Charizard, Salamence LV.X, alongside other species across the set's 5 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Arceus based on current market value.
Q.09

What card variants are available in Arceus?

Beyond the base print, Arceus includes standard rarity tiers, plus 96 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.10

How does Arceus compare to Supreme Victors?

Arceus (2009) is an expansion in the Platinum Series that followed Supreme Victors (2009). It tracks 111 cards versus 153 in Supreme Victors, with a top chase of $429.16 against $450.72 in its predecessor.
Q.11

Are Arceus booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Arceus depends on pull rates and current market prices, neither of which Chase Season predicts. As reference: the set contains no top-tier chases yet, led by Gengar LV.X at $429.16. The average tracked card across Arceus is worth $19.06.