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Arceus

Arceus

$4.99 PACK

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About Arceus

Arceus is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Platinum series, released on November 4, 2009, with 111 cards. Use the simulator above to open virtual Arceus booster packs with the same 5 commons / 3 uncommons / 1 reverse holo / 1 rare slot structure as a real pack, weighted by industry-standard pull rates and the latest market prices.

ARCEUS PULL RATES

Estimated chance per booster pack, by rarity tier.

RARITY TIERCARDSTIER ODDSPER-CARD ODDSTOP IN TIER
Rare3255.0%1 in 58Gengar · $200.00
Holo Rare1220.0%1 in 60Charizard · $62.97
Tier odds reflect the chance the rare slot lands in that tier. Per-card odds split the tier evenly across all cards in it.

TOP 10 CHASE CARDS

Most valuable Arceus cards by current market price.

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  1. #1Gengar LV.X

    Gengar LV.X

    Rare Holo LV.X · #97

    $372.18

  2. #2Gengar

    Gengar

    Rare · #16

    $200.00

  3. #3Ponyta

    Ponyta

    Rare · #SH11

    $190.43

  4. #4Shinx

    Shinx

    Rare · #SH12

    $128.52

  5. #5Gengar

    Gengar

    Rare · #17

    $108.49

  6. #6Bagon

    Bagon

    Rare · #SH10

    $90.22

  7. #7Salamence LV.X

    Salamence LV.X

    Rare Holo LV.X · #98

    $85.24

  8. #8Charmander

    Charmander

    Common · #59

    $75.00

  9. #9Arceus LV.X

    Arceus LV.X

    Rare Holo LV.X · #95

    $65.96

  10. #10Charizard

    Charizard

    Rare Holo · #1

    $62.97

Arceus FAQ

What's in a Arceus booster pack?
Each Arceus booster pack contains 10 Pokémon TCG cards: 5 commons, 3 uncommons, 1 reverse holo (any non-secret card from the set), and 1 rare slot. The rare slot can range from a basic Rare all the way up to a Special Illustration Rare or Hyper Rare, with each tier having its own pull rate.
How many cards are in the Arceus set?
The Arceus set contains 111 cards in total, released on November 4, 2009. You can simulate opening packs from this set on PokeDen for free, with real pull rates and live market prices.
How much does a Arceus booster pack cost?
Arceus booster packs typically retail for around $4.99 each. A sealed booster box (36 packs) usually runs about $180, and an Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is around $50. Prices vary by retailer and over time as sets age out of print.
What's the chase card in Arceus?
The most valuable card currently in Arceus is Gengar LV.X, with an average market price around $372.18. Pull rates depend on the rarity tier and how many cards share that tier in the set — open virtual packs above to see how often it appears.
Is Arceus worth opening?
Whether Arceus is profitable to open depends on the current market price of its chase cards versus the booster pack price. PokeDen's free Pack EV calculator computes the expected value of every pack so you can decide before you buy — check the live numbers for Arceus on the Pack EV tool.
Can I open Arceus packs online for free?
Yes — PokeDen's pack simulator lets you open virtual Arceus booster packs with the same pull rates as real packs and the latest market prices. It's free, requires no signup, and no real money is spent. Great for testing your luck or seeing what cards are in the set before buying.