Pokémon · Sun & Moon
Arceus ◇
Forbidden Light · #96 · Rare Prism Star · 2018
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Market reference
$14.93
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Current listings on The Game Traders
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 96 / 150
- Release year
- 2018
- Rarity
- Rare Prism Star
- HP
- 160
- Subtype
- Basic · Prism Star
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- Pokédex #
- 493
- Series
- Sun & Moon
About this card
"It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed."
Ability: First Law
Prevent all effects of your opponent's attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon.
[Colorless]Trinity Star — 30
You can use this attack only if you have Grass, Water, and Lightning Pokémon on your Bench. Search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.
◇ (Prism Star) Rule: You can't have more than 1 ◇ card with the same name in your deck. If a ◇ card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: Colorless
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Arceus ◇ or Forbidden Light.
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Arceus ◇ was legal.
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/06/07| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $7.99 | $15.00 | $49.99 | $14.93 | $13.44 |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/01/16| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €9.50 |
| 7-day average | €9.34 |
| 30-day average | €7.89 |
| Low | €1.99 |
| Trend price | €8.08 |
| Low (excellent+) | €4.99 |
| Reverse holo low | €3.50 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €12.00 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €10.20 |
| reverseHoloSell | €12.00 |
| averageSellPrice | €8.33 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €8.76 |
| Reverse holo trend | €9.14 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Arceus ◇ is real?
Arceus ◇ is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Arceus ◇ worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Arceus ◇ is $14.93; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Arceus ◇ from?
Arceus ◇ is from the Pokémon set "Forbidden Light" in the Sun & Moon series, released in 2018.
What rarity is Arceus ◇?
Arceus ◇ is a Rare Prism Star card in the Forbidden Light set.
