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Arceus ◇ 96/131

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Set: Forbidden Light Released: Mar 2, 2018

Pokémon: Arceus

Colorless Type Rare Prism Star Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda Pull Rate:1 in 60 packs (1.7%)

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48.04 $32.54 (209.94%)

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Arceus ◇ 96/131 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	4,500.00	1998.39%	x94
PSA9	1,262.37	1011.14%	x26
PSA8	51.20	—	x1.1
PSA7	15.00	—	x0.3

Arceus ◇ 96/131 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
28
8.43%
$4,500.00
PSA 9 Mint
135
40.66%
$1,262.37
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
103
31.02%
$51.20
PSA 7 Near Mint
39
11.75%
$15.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
17
5.12%
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PSA 5 Excellent
9
2.71%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.30%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Arceus ◇ 96/131 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $48.04 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $87.40

$48.04

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 —

$15

PSA 7 −$62.99

$51.20

PSA 8 −$31.50

$1,262

PSA 9 +$1,022

$4,500

PSA 10 +$3,839

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $48.04 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.

Arceus ◇ 96/131 Population Report

About Arceus ◇

It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Arceus
TypeColorless
National Pokédex #[493]
Card Number 96/131
Card RarityRare Prism Star
Pull Rate1 in 60 packs (1.7%)
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
LanguageEnglish
Release Date04/05/2018
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Forbidden Light
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points160 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: First Law
Prevent all effects of your opponent's attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon.

Attacks

Trinity Star30
You can use this attack only if you have Grass, Water, and Lightning Pokémon on your Bench. Search your deck for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

Rules

◇ (Prism Star) Rule: You can't have more than 1 ◇ card with the same name in your deck. If a ◇ card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Arceus soaring through a stormy, electrified sky, radiating divine energy with golden accents glowing across its sleek, white body as bolts of lightning swirl around the mythical Pokémon.

Playability Overview

Arceus Prism Star’s ability to nullify all non-damage effects creates a strong defensive anchor, while its attack facilitates energy acceleration, encouraging diverse bench setups for sustained resource management.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Celestial GuardianThis Arceus card radiates a divine presence with its striking white and gold design. I’d suggest placing it on a "Mythical Beings" page, showcasing its ethereal qualities. Pair it with other legendary Pokémon, emphasizing that celestial energy. The shimmering effects make it a standout centerpiece.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Noble / Radiant / Legendary Power / Divine Intervention

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Arceus ◇ #96/131 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Arceus ◇ #96/131 from Forbidden Light — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Arceus ◇ #96/131 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Arceus ◇ has moved up 209.9% to $48.04. PSA 10 copies are up 1,998.4% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Arceus ◇ #96/131?

Arceus ◇ #96/131 appears roughly 1 in 60 packs, which works out at 1.7% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Forbidden Light.

How rare is Arceus ◇ #96/131?

Arceus ◇ #96/131 is a Secret Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Forbidden Light.

Is Arceus ◇ #96/131 worth grading?

At $48.04 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $4,500.00, giving a net return of +$3,838.96 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$1,022.22 and PSA 8 returns −$31.50, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Arceus ◇ #96/131 exist?

PSA have graded 332 copies of Arceus ◇ #96/131, of which 28 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 8.4%, or roughly 1 in 12 graded copies.

Is Arceus ◇ #96/131 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 8.4% gem rate, Arceus ◇ grades worse than the Forbidden Light average by 28.3 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Arceus ◇ #96/131?

Arceus ◇ #96/131 was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda, who has illustrated 903 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Arceus ◇ #96/131 released?

Arceus ◇ #96/131 was released on 4 May 2018 as part of Forbidden Light. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 4 Pokémon from the Sinnoh region.

Arceus ◇ 96/131

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Arceus ◇ 96/131 Graded Prices

Arceus ◇ 96/131 Population Report

Is Arceus ◇ 96/131 worth grading?

About Arceus ◇

Card Details

Card Attributes

Abilities

Attacks

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