Shining Arceus
Shining Arceus is a Rare Shining Pokémon TCG printing from Shining Legends (#57). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $26.74 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2017. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Shining Arceus suits collectors working on Shining Legends who need the Rare Shining slot. Treat $26.74 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Shining Arceus from Shining Legends?
Shining Arceus is a Pokémon card in Shining Legends numbered 57. According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. National Pokédex #493. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Shining Arceus worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $26.74 for Shining Arceus. Low and high spread runs $18.76 to $9999.00. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Shining Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 57 |
| Rarity | Rare Shining |
| TCGPlayer USD | $26.74 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €22.12 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Colorless |
| Ultimate Arrow | ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| Fabled Defense | As long as this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, prevent all damage done to your Benched Pokémon by your opponent's attacks. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Shining Arceus?
Shining Arceus is listed as Rare Shining in Shining Legends. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Shining Arceus?
Catalog fields: set Shining Legends, rarity Rare Shining. Illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Shining Arceus (#57) is a chase-tier Rare Shining printing in Shining Legends. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Shining Arceus is catalogued as Rare Shining printing in Shining Legends, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $26.74.
- Illustrator Kouki Saitou has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $26.74 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Shining Arceus worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $26.74 for ungraded Shining Arceus from Shining Legends. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Shining Arceus from?
Shining Arceus is listed in Shining Legends (Sun & Moon) as card #57. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Shining Arceus?
Our catalog lists Shining Arceus as Rare Shining in Shining Legends. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Shining Arceus good for collectors or players?
Shining Arceus includes gameplay stats in Shining Legends. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
Should I grade Shining Arceus?
Grading only makes sense when Shining Arceus appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $26.74, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.