Arceus V · Brilliant Stars, what to know.
About the Arceus V card
Numbered 166 of 186 in Brilliant Stars, released in February 2022, Arceus V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 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 kawayoo.
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
On a holo like Arceus V, surface is the grade cap. The colorless foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Arceus V
For Arceus V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Arceus V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Arceus V holo for any raw purchase.
