Arceus DP50 / 56 Pokemon Card from DP Black Star Promos Set

About the Arceus Pokémon Card

Arceus is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the DP Black Star Promos set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number DP50/56 and is classified as Promo. The DP Black Star Promos set was released on May 1, 2007.

The card includes the flavor text: “It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.”.

Arceus Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Arceus

Card number: DP50/56

Set: DP Black Star Promos

Series: Diamond & Pearl

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Colorless

HP: 90

Artist: Kunihiko Yuyama

Release date: May 1, 2007

National Pokédex number: 493

Why Collect the Arceus Pokémon Card?

Arceus is most often collected as part of a complete DP Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Arceus Pokémon Card

Arceus was illustrated by Kunihiko Yuyama.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Arceus Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Arceus is about $30.14. Recent listings range from roughly

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the DP Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Arceus Pokémon Card

Whether Arceus is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 331 copies of this card, of which 8 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 2.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Arceus Pokémon Card?

Arceus carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 331 copies to date.

Other Printings of Arceus

Arceus appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Arceus AR1 (around $56.46), XY Black Star Promos XY83 (around $54.47) and Arceus AR4 (around $50.30).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Arceus Pokémon Card

The Arceus pokémon card is a Promo card from the DP Black Star Promos set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the DP Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $30.14; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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