Arceus V · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Arceus V card
Arceus V is card 165 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, a Rare Ultra. It is a Basic Colorless-type with 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Arceus V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by N-DESIGN Inc..
What is Arceus V worth?
Arceus V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Brilliant Stars's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Brilliant Stars holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Arceus V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Arceus V. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the colorless foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Arceus V
If you are buying Arceus V, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Arceus V against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
