Set Overview
Platinum was the first set of the Platinum series, released in February 2009. It introduced Pokémon SP — Pokémon owned by a specific Trainer, marked with a suffix such as G for Team Galactic — and carried six Pokémon Lv.X, three secret rares and three shiny Pokémon.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 11, 2009 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 127 numbered + 3 secret rares + 3 shiny |
| Pokémon Lv.X | Dialga G, Drapion, Giratina, Palkia G & two Shaymin (122–127) |
| Notable Feature | First set with Pokémon SP |
| Key Chase Card | Giratina Lv.X 124/127 · the two Shaymin Lv.X |
About the Set
Platinum opened the Platinum series and brought in Pokémon SP, a card type for Pokémon belonging to a named Trainer or group. Its six Pokémon Lv.X run 122–127 and include Dialga G Lv.X and Palkia G Lv.X, plus two separate Shaymin Lv.X for the Pokémon’s two formes. Three secret rares close the numbering at 128–130, and the shiny subset continues at SH4–SH6.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/127. Pokémon SP carry a suffix after the name (G for Team Galactic). The secret rares read 128/127 to 130/127, and the shiny cards carry SH4–SH6 numbers.
Pokémon Lv.X, Secret Rares & Shiny
Platinum had a single print run. Its chase cards are the six Pokémon Lv.X, the three secret rares and the three shiny Pokémon.
| Type | What it means |
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| Pokémon SP | Pokémon owned by a named Trainer or group, marked with a suffix such as G for Team Galactic. |
| Pokémon Lv.X (122–127) | Dialga G, Drapion, Giratina, Palkia G and two Shaymin Lv.X — the ultra-rare chase cards. |
| Secret rares (128–130) | Electabuzz, Hitmonchan and Scyther, numbered above the set total. |
| Shiny (SH4–SH6) | Three shiny Pokémon, continuing the SH subset that began in DP Stormfront. |
Note: the two Shaymin Lv.X (126 and 127) are separate cards for the Pokémon’s two formes, not a duplicate.
Complete Card Gallery
All 133 cards from Platinum, including the six Pokémon Lv.X, the three secret rares and the three shiny Pokémon. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
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The six Pokémon Lv.X lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
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Giratina Lv.X 124/127 Pokémon Lv.X | A sought-after Giratina Lv.X and one of the top chase cards of the set. |
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Shaymin Lv.X 127/127 Pokémon Lv.X | One of two Shaymin Lv.X, closing the numbered set at 127/127. |
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Shaymin Lv.X 126/127 Pokémon Lv.X | The paired Shaymin Lv.X, a separate card for the Pokémon’s other forme. |
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Scyther 130/127 Secret Rare | A secret-rare Scyther, numbered beyond the set total. |
Promo Cards
The DP Black Star Promos from this era match the set’s line-up, with Giratina, Shaymin and Dialga.
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#DP37PromoDP Black Star Promos use their own numbering (DP01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Platinum is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the six Pokémon Lv.X — Giratina and the two Shaymin especially — and the shiny cards carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Pokémon Lv.X (122–127) and the shiny SH cards are the prize — check the metallic border for wear, and note the two Shaymin Lv.X are different cards.
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