The Alpha Pokemon
The final Platinum expansion celebrated the mythical Arceus with 9 type-variant cards alongside powerful LV.X Pokemon in a compact 99-card set.
Resumen
Arceus, released November 4, 2009, is the final Platinum expansion with 99 cards. The set is unique for featuring 9 different Arceus cards, each representing a different type. It served as the bridge between the Platinum and HeartGold SoulSilver eras and included several competitively relevant LV.X cards.
Cartas Más Valiosas
Gengar LV.X (#97) is the set's top chase card, with Gengar being a perennial fan favorite. Salamence LV.X (#98) and Tangrowth LV.X (#99) are also collected. The 9 Arceus type variants (AR1–AR9) are popular as a complete collection and hold value together.
Consejos de Completitud
Arceus is a compact 99-card set, but the 9 Arceus variants add a unique collection-within-a-collection challenge. Many collectors aim to get all 9 Arceus types as a set. The LV.X cards are the primary singles expense. This is one of the more affordable Platinum-era sets to complete.
Scan with Pokex
Pokex identifies all 9 Arceus type variants and their unique type-themed artworks. The scanner distinguishes between the similar-looking Arceus cards and tracks your progress toward the complete Arceus type collection.
Preguntas Frecuentes
Q1 How many Arceus cards are in the Arceus set?
The Arceus set features 9 different Arceus cards (AR1–AR9), each representing a different Pokemon type: Normal, Fire, Water, Grass, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, and Metal.
Q2 What is Gengar LV.X worth from the Arceus set?
Gengar LV.X (#97) typically sells for $30–$80 in near-mint condition. Gengar's consistent popularity as a fan-favorite Ghost-type Pokemon keeps demand strong for this card.
Q3 Is the Arceus set the last Platinum expansion?
Yes, Arceus is the final expansion in the Platinum block, released November 2009. It was followed by HeartGold SoulSilver in February 2010, which started a new sub-era within the DP era.
Q4 Can you use all 9 Arceus cards in one deck?
Yes, the Arceus cards have a special rule allowing you to have as many Arceus cards as you like in your deck, rather than the usual 4-copy limit. This enabled unique all-Arceus deck strategies.
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