Arceus ◇ Forbidden Light Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Arceus ◇

Forbidden Light · Rare
Pokémon pkm:sm6-96 Cardmarket
Fair market value
$11.71
Consensus of 1 market price guide. Typical $8.50 – $14.81.
▼ 25% · 47d
Sources: Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$10.42
Never pay above $11.13
Optimal sell
$12.45
Never sell below $11.93
Buy this card · aim to pay under $11.13
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $12.45 · never below $11.93. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Arceus ◇ worth?

Arceus ◇ from Forbidden Light has a fair market value of about $11.71 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Arceus ◇?

List around $12.45 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $9.43 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Arceus ◇?

A disciplined buy target is about $10.42 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $11.13.

Where can I buy Arceus ◇?

Arceus ◇ is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $11.71 and aim to pay under $11.13 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Arceus ◇?

Arceus ◇ is trending falling ~14% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $11.13; paying near or below $10.42 keeps a margin of safety versus the $11.71 fair value.

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