Set Overview
Platinum Arceus was the fourth and final Platinum set, released in November 2009. It is built around Arceus, with a nine-card Arceus subset numbered AR1–AR9 and three separate Arceus Lv.X among its six Pokémon Lv.X.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 4, 2009 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 99 numbered + 9 Arceus + 3 shiny |
| Pokémon Lv.X | Three Arceus, Gengar, Salamence & Tangrowth (94–99) |
| Arceus Subset | Nine Arceus cards numbered AR1–AR9 |
| Key Chase Card | The three Arceus Lv.X (94–96) |
About the Set
Platinum Arceus closed the Platinum series and centres on Arceus. Nine Arceus cards form their own subset numbered AR1–AR9, and three separate Arceus Lv.X sit at 94–96 among the set’s six Pokémon Lv.X. The shiny subset finishes at SH10–SH12.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/99. The Arceus subset carries AR1–AR9 numbers, and the shiny cards carry SH10–SH12. The three Arceus Lv.X (94–96) are separate cards, not duplicates.
Pokémon Lv.X, Arceus & Shiny
Platinum Arceus had a single print run. Its chase cards are the six Pokémon Lv.X, the Arceus subset and the three shiny Pokémon.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Lv.X (94–99) | Three Arceus Lv.X plus Gengar, Salamence and Tangrowth Lv.X. |
| Arceus subset (AR1–AR9) | Nine Arceus cards with their own AR numbering, outside the main set. |
| Shiny (SH10–SH12) | Three shiny Pokémon, closing the SH subset that began in DP Stormfront. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 111 cards. The Arceus subset reads AR1 to AR9; the shiny cards read SH10 to SH12.
Complete Card Gallery
All 111 cards from Platinum Arceus, including the six Pokémon Lv.X, the nine-card Arceus subset and the three shiny Pokémon. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The three Arceus Lv.X lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Arceus Lv.X 96/99 Pokémon Lv.X | One of three separate Arceus Lv.X and a top chase card of the set. |
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Arceus Lv.X 94/99 Pokémon Lv.X | Opens the Arceus Lv.X run at 94/99. |
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Tangrowth Lv.X 99/99 Pokémon Lv.X | Closes the numbered set at 99/99 as the sixth Pokémon Lv.X. |
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Arceus AR1 Arceus Subset | Opens the nine-card Arceus subset with its own AR numbering. |
Promo Cards
The DP Black Star Promos from this era include three Arceus cards, matching the set’s theme.
DP Black Star Promos use their own numbering (DP01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Platinum Arceus is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the three Arceus Lv.X, the AR subset and the shiny cards carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the three Arceus Lv.X (94–96) are the prize — they are separate cards, so confirm which one you are buying, and check the metallic border for wear.
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