Arceus V #166 value & price
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Arceus V from Brilliant Stars is one of those cards that keeps coming up whenever people ask about Arceus V value, and it's easy to see why. Illustrated by kawayoo, this Ultra Rare hit the scene in 2022 and has stuck around as a genuine favorite among collectors who like their Arceus artwork clean and commanding. Right now a raw copy sits at $53, which puts it comfortably in that sweet spot of affordable but respected.
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Card details
- Card number
- 166 of 186
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Type
- Colorless
- HP
- 220
- Stage
- Basic
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- kawayoo
- Released
- 2022
Attacks
- Trinity ChargeColorless · Colorless
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- Power Edge130Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
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The collector's take on Arceus V
Is Arceus V worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy runs $53, a Grade 9 gets you to $71, and a PSA 10 jumps all the way to $220, which works out to about 4.1 times the raw price. That's a real jump, but gem mint isn't a given. Ultra Rares like this one often have centering or edge issues straight from the pack that keep them out of that top grade, and grading fees plus turnaround time eat into your margin if the card comes back a 9 instead of a 10. If you've got a copy that looks sharp under a loupe, sending it in can pay off. If it's got soft corners or you're not sure, it might be smarter to enjoy it raw or sell as is rather than gamble on the grade.
How rare is it?
As an Ultra Rare, Arceus V wasn't printed in the huge numbers you'd see with a common or uncommon, and that print run scarcity is a big part of why the price has held up since 2022. We don't have official population figures to point to here, but the gap between the raw price and the PSA 10 price tells its own story: gem mint copies are clearly harder to come by than a quick glance at the card would suggest. That scarcity at the top end is exactly what keeps PSA 10 buyers willing to pay a premium.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's data actually earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack sites rather than just guessing at odds. Arceus V has been pulled 200 or more times across tilt-rips, courtyard, and collector-crypt, so it's not some phantom chase card, it does show up. We've seen it land in Pokemon Mini Pack, Pokémon Starter Pack, Pokemon Expert Pack, Wildcard Starter Pack, and Pokémon Master Pack, with the biggest recorded pull on this card hitting $275. Worth remembering though: opening packs is a gamble, and most rips don't come out ahead, so treat any pull as a nice surprise rather than an expectation.
Questions people ask
How much is Arceus V worth?+
A raw, ungraded copy of Arceus V is valued at $53 right now. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 at $71 and a PSA 10 reaching $220. Where you land depends a lot on the condition of your specific card.
Is Arceus V worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for about 4.1 times what the raw card is worth. But gem mint copies are genuinely hard to pull off, so weigh the grading cost and the condition of your card honestly before sending it in.
What set is Arceus V from?+
Arceus V is card number 166 from the Brilliant Stars set, released in 2022. It's an Ultra Rare, illustrated by kawayoo, and it's held its place as one of the set's more collected pulls ever since.
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