Arceus Master Set: 207 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2009
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Arceus chase cards & key targets
Gengar LvX leads Arceus at $680.45, with Gengar 16 ($225.80) and Ponyta Shiny ($206.71) behind it. The top three alone are 26% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Gengar LvX | 97/99 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $680.45 |
| #2 |  Gengar 16 | 16/99 | Rare | Reverse Holo | $225.80 |
| #3 |  Ponyta Shiny | SH11 | Shiny Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $206.71 |
| #4 |  Arceus LvX 95 | 95/99 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $186.25 |
| #5 |  Shinx Shiny | SH12 | Shiny Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $165.00 |
| #6 |  Gengar 17 | 17/99 | Rare | Reverse Holo | $124.99 |
| #7 |  Salamence LvX | 98/99 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $114.38 |
| #8 |  Charizard | 1/99 | Holo Rare | Holofoil | $109.28 |
| #9 |  Bagon Shiny | SH10 | Shiny Holo Rare | Reverse Holo | $101.75 |
| #10 |  Charmander | 59/99 | Common | Reverse Holo | $92.94 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Arceus master set
The Arceus master set is 207 cards: 99 base + 96 reverse holos + 12 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 99/99.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 32 | 32% |
| Uncommon | 29 | 29% |
| Holo Rare | 21 | 21% |
| Rare | 20 | 20% |
| Ultra Rare | 6 | 6% |
| Shiny Holo Rare | 3 | 3% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
Ryo Ueda
10 cards in this set
Kouki Saitou
7 cards in this set
Masakazu Fukuda
6 cards in this set
Midori Harada
6 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
5 cards in this set
Wataru Kawahara
5 cards in this set
Arceus master set buying guide
Where to buy Arceus, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Arceus sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Arceus Booster Pack | $529.41 | Shop → |
| Arceus 3 Pack Blister [Darkrai] | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Blister Pack | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Blister Pack (Happiny & Lopunny) | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Booster Box | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Collector's Tin [Blue] | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Collector's Tin [Green] | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Poster Box | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Poster Pack | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Theme Deck - "Flamemaster" | — | Shop → |
| Arceus Theme Deck - "Stormshaper" | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $7.63 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Storage & protection
Protect your 207-card Arceus master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 207 cards, plan on 12 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 3 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Arceus card list
Every card in the Arceus master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Charizard1/99 · Holo Rare | $109.28 | Holo RH |
Froslass2/99 · Holo Rare | $8.89 | Holo RH |
Heatran3/99 · Holo Rare | $3.30 | Holo RH |
Kabutops4/99 · Holo Rare | $18.53 | Holo RH |
Luxray5/99 · Holo Rare | $7.95 | Holo RH |
Mothim6/99 · Holo Rare | $3.69 | Holo RH |
Probopass7/99 · Holo Rare | $1.62 | Holo RH |
Salamence8/99 · Holo Rare | $17.84 | Holo RH |
Swalot9/99 · Holo Rare | $4.40 | Holo RH |
Tangrowth10/99 · Holo Rare | $4.48 | Holo RH |
Toxicroak11/99 · Holo Rare | $3.16 | Holo RH |
Zapdos G12/99 · Holo Rare | $18.20 | Holo RH |
Aerodactyl13/99 · Rare | $3.55 | N RH |
Bronzong 1414/99 · Rare | $0.65 | N RH |
Cherrim15/99 · Rare | $7.48 | N RH |
Gengar 1616/99 · Rare | $44.39 | N RH |
Gengar 1717/99 · Rare | $96.40 | N RH |
Glalie18/99 · Rare | $1.01 | N RH |
Golem19/99 · Rare | $1.66 | N RH |
Hariyama20/99 · Rare | $0.71 | N RH |
Lopunny21/99 · Rare | $7.56 | N RH |
Manectric 2222/99 · Rare | $0.67 | N RH |
Omastar23/99 · Rare | $3.72 | N RH |
Pelipper 2424/99 · Rare | $0.83 | N RH |
Pichu25/99 · Rare | $11.05 | N RH |
Porygon Z G26/99 · Rare | $2.04 | N RH |
Raichu27/99 · Rare | $6.32 | N RH |
Rapidash 2828/99 · Rare | $1.62 | N RH |
Raticate29/99 · Rare | $1.15 | N RH |
Sceptile 3030/99 · Rare | $4.30 | N RH |
Sceptile 3131/99 · Rare | $3.34 | N RH |
Spiritomb32/99 · Rare | $6.39 | N RH |
Bronzong 3333/99 · Uncommon | $0.41 | N RH |
Bronzor 3434/99 · Uncommon | $0.42 | N RH |
Charmeleon35/99 · Uncommon | $1.96 | N RH |
Gastly 3636/99 · Uncommon | $1.49 | N RH |
Graveler37/99 · Uncommon | $1.21 | N RH |
Grovyle 3838/99 · Uncommon | $0.81 | N RH |
Grovyle 3939/99 · Uncommon | $0.71 | N RH |
Gulpin 4040/99 · Uncommon | $2.71 | N RH |
Haunter 4141/99 · Uncommon | $13.36 | N RH |
Haunter 4242/99 · Uncommon | $2.98 | N RH |
Luxio43/99 · Uncommon | $0.51 | N RH |
Manectric 4444/99 · Uncommon | $0.35 | N RH |
Pelipper 4545/99 · Uncommon | $0.38 | N RH |
Ponyta 4646/99 · Uncommon | $1.47 | N RH |
Rapidash 4747/99 · Uncommon | $0.70 | N RH |
Shelgon48/99 · Uncommon | $0.48 | N RH |
Wormadam Plant Cloak49/99 · Uncommon | $0.31 | N RH |
Wormadam Sandy Cloak50/99 · Uncommon | $0.32 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Arceus master set?▾
The Arceus master set is 207 cards: 99 base cards, 96 reverse holofoils, and 12 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 111 unique cards, numbered 001/99 through the secret rares. Track all 207 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Arceus?▾
The top chase card in Arceus is Gengar LvX (Ultra Rare) at $680.45. Other high-value cards include Gengar 16 ($225.80) and Ponyta Shiny ($206.71). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Arceus master set cost?▾
A complete Arceus master set is estimated at $4,317 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Arceus master set card list?▾
The Arceus set contains 99 base cards across 6 rarity tiers plus 12 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Arceus binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Arceus in a binder?▾
For 207 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 12 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 9 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Arceus master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Arceus with all 111 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Arceus worth collecting as a master set?▾
Arceus has 111 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $4,317. It is a mid-sized master set that offers a solid collecting challenge. With 46 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner