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Arceus DP50

Name: Arceus #DP50 - DP Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dpp-DP50
Price: 51.11 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: DP Black Star Promo Released: May 1, 2007

Pokémon: Arceus

Colorless Type Promo Illustrator: Kunihiko Yuyama

Raw Prices

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51.11 $13.81 (37.02%)

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Promotional / Event Release

39.58

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	69.99	—	x1.4
PSA9	161.80	—	x3.2
PSA8	49.05	—	x1.0
PSA7	29.36	—	x0.6

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
8
1.92%
$69.99
PSA 9 Mint
51
12.23%
$161.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
87
20.86%
$49.05
PSA 7 Near Mint
78
18.71%
$29.36
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
104
24.94%
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PSA 5 Excellent
46
11.03%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
15
3.60%
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PSA 3 Very Good
9
2.16%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.96%
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PSA 1 Poor
12
2.88%
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Is Arceus DP50 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $51.11 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $90.93

$51.11

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$29.36

PSA 7 −$53.57

$49.05

PSA 8 −$36.44

$161.80

PSA 9 +$61.66

$69.99

PSA 10 −$18.22

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $51.11 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Arceus

It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Arceus
National Pokédex #[493]
Card Number DP50
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorKunihiko Yuyama
Release Date01/05/2007
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion DP Black Star Promo
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Judgment80
Discard all Energy cards attached to Arceus and this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Rules

You may have as many of this card in your deck as you like.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Arceus, poised majestically in a cosmic setting. The background is a swirling, vibrant galaxy with colorful stars and nebulae, creating an ethereal and grand atmosphere. The scene captures the divine and omnipotent aura of Arceus as it stands against the vastness of the universe.The art style is dynamic and vibrant, utilizing a rich color palette with deep blues, purples, and hints of gold. Shading is done delicately, highlighting the contours of Arceus and adding depth to the cosmic backdrop. The overall mood evokes a sense of awe and reverence, emphasizing Arceus's status as a mythical and powerful being.

Playability Overview

Arceus offers strong board control by damaging all opponent's Benched Pokémon, but its heavy energy discard cost demands careful energy management and timing for strategic impact.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Celestial PowerThis Arceus card radiates a divine aura with its shimmering silver background, making it stand out in a binder. I'd place it on a "Legendary Beings" page, ideally next to other powerful Pokémon like Mewtwo or Rayquaza. The celestial vibe complements its status as the "Alpha Pokémon," so keep it with similarly majestic cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Epic / Iridescent / Divine Intervention / Cosmic Balance

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Arceus #DP50 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Arceus #DP50 from DP Black Star Promo — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Arceus #DP50 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Arceus has moved up 37% to $51.11. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

How rare is Arceus #DP50?

Arceus #DP50 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in DP Black Star Promo.

Is Arceus #DP50 worth grading?

At $51.11 raw, a PSA 10 sells for $69.99 for a net return of −$18.22 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$61.66 and PSA 8 returns −$36.44. Grading this card currently loses money at every grade listed.

How many PSA 10 copies of Arceus #DP50 exist?

PSA have graded 417 copies of Arceus #DP50, of which 8 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 1.9%, or roughly 1 in 52 graded copies.

Is Arceus #DP50 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 1.9% gem rate, Arceus grades better than the DP Black Star Promo average by 0.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Arceus #DP50?

Arceus #DP50 was illustrated by Kunihiko Yuyama, who has illustrated 4 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Arceus #DP50 released?

Arceus #DP50 was released on 1 May 2007 as part of DP Black Star Promo. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

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