Arceus ◇ (Forbidden Light 96) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Arceus ◇ is a Rare Prism Star from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 96. With 160 HP, the First Law ability, and the Trinity Star attack, it blends defensive protection with targeted energy acceleration. Its distinctive Prism Star rarity further sets it apart.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Ability: First Law — Prevents all effects of opponent’s attacks except damage on this Pokémon.
• Attack: Trinity Star — Costs 1 Colorless Energy; requires Grass, Water, and Lightning Pokémon on your Bench to search and attach up to 3 basic Energy cards from your deck. Deals 30 damage.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Rules: Prism Star rule applies — only one copy allowed per deck; discarded Prism Star cards go to the Lost Zone instead.
• Flavor Text: “It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.”

Key Printings

This card appears in the Forbidden Light set as card number 96. It is a Rare Prism Star featuring the ◇ symbol and the unique Prism Star rules.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Key identifiers include card ID “sm6-96,” the Prism Star subtype, the ability “First Law,” artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, and its placement in Forbidden Light.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The Prism Star rule restricts deck building to one copy by name; if it would be discarded, it goes to the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Minimize handling to preserve the holographic surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light: Introduced Arceus ◇ as a powerful and strategic Prism Star card, emphasizing energy acceleration and defensive capabilities through its ability and attack. This set highlights the card’s mythic status and unique gameplay mechanics.