Set Overview
DP Great Encounters was the fourth Diamond & Pearl set, released in February 2008. It is best known for its four legendary Pokémon Lv.X — Cresselia, Darkrai, Dialga and Palkia — the most Lv.X cards in any Diamond & Pearl set to that point.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 13, 2008 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 106 cards |
| Pokémon Lv.X | Cresselia, Darkrai, Dialga & Palkia (103–106) |
| Key Chase Card | Darkrai Lv.X 104/106 · Dialga Lv.X 105/106 |
About the Set
DP Great Encounters leaned on legendary Pokémon, with four Pokémon Lv.X closing the set: Cresselia Lv.X, Darkrai Lv.X, Dialga Lv.X and Palkia Lv.X. The four legendary Lv.X are the set’s defining pulls, with Darkrai and Dialga the most in demand.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/106. The four Pokémon Lv.X are cards 103–106, played on top of a Pokémon already in play rather than evolved normally.
Pokémon Lv.X
DP Great Encounters had a single print run. Its chase cards are the four legendary Pokémon Lv.X.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–102) | The commons, uncommons, rares and holo rares that make up the bulk of the set. |
| Pokémon Lv.X (103–106) | Cresselia, Darkrai, Dialga and Palkia Lv.X — four legendary ultra-rare chase cards. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 106 cards. The four Pokémon Lv.X read 103/106 to 106/106.
Complete Card Gallery
All 106 cards from DP Great Encounters, including the four legendary Pokémon Lv.X. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The four legendary Pokémon Lv.X are the set’s chase cards.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Darkrai Lv.X 104/106 Pokémon Lv.X | A sought-after Darkrai Lv.X and one of the top chase cards of the set. |
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Dialga Lv.X 105/106 Pokémon Lv.X | A legendary Dialga Lv.X, prized alongside Darkrai. |
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Palkia Lv.X 106/106 Pokémon Lv.X | The paired legendary Lv.X, closing the set at 106/106. |
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Cresselia Lv.X 103/106 Pokémon Lv.X | Opens the Lv.X run at 103/106 as the fourth legendary Lv.X. |
Promo Cards
The DP Black Star Promos from this era match the set’s legendary theme, with Dialga, Palkia and Darkrai.
DP Black Star Promos use their own numbering (DP01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
DP Great Encounters is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the four legendary Pokémon Lv.X — Darkrai and Dialga especially — carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the four Pokémon Lv.X (103–106) are the prize — check the metallic border for wear, and confirm you are looking at the Lv.X and not the regular holo of the same Pokémon.
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