Arceus, XY Black Star Promos XY197/211, promo

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Arceus

XY Black Star Promos XY197/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY197/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: Colorless
Market price: $16.85

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What it's worth

$16.85market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$13.72 – $16.85 over the tracked period

$16.85Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This Arceus promo card, released as part of the XY Black Star series, holds significance for its association with the "Mythical Pokémon" distributions that highlighted the 20th anniversary of the franchise. Collectors value this colorless-type card not only for its distinct artwork but also for its status as a notable promotional entry during the XY era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyType Switch

Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. Until the end of your next turn, this Pokémon is that type.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyPower Blast120

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

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

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Arceus XY197 promo card was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set, which served as a bridge for promotional cards distributed outside of standard expansion releases. This specific card was featured in the Mythical Pokémon Collection: Arceus box, a special commemorative product designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise by highlighting legendary and mythical creatures throughout the year.

The card features artwork by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran illustrator in the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita utilized a dynamic, celestial aesthetic for this illustration, aiming to capture the god-like stature of Arceus within the lore of the Sinnoh region. The release was well-received by collectors who prioritized the high-quality holographic foil finish and the card’s status as a standalone promotional item within the expansive XY era of the game.

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About Arceus

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