Arceus V
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 122/172 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
122/172
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Arceus V Worth?
Arceus V (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, card number 122/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Arceus V Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Arceus V (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, 122/172) is worth around $2.53 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.53, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.60. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.53, Lightly Played $2.23, Moderately Played $1.71, Heavily Played $1.61, Damaged $1.60 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $37.63 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.48.
Is It Worth Grading Arceus V?
Grading Arceus V can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.53) and a PSA 10 ($37.63) is about $35.10 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.48, CGC 10 $22.50, CGC 9.5 $75.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.55 | $2.55 | $2.55 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.96 | $2.96 | $2.96 | 194 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $37.63 | $37.63 | $37.63 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.48 | $19.48 | $19.48 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.61 | $1.97 | $1.97 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.23 | $1.60 | $2.43 | 607 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.71 | $1.50 | $1.72 | 63 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.53 | $1.02 | $6.49 | 4,555 |
Is Arceus V a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Arceus V is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Arceus V's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
