Set Overview
Platinum Rising Rivals was the second Platinum set, released in May 2009. It expanded Pokémon SP with Gym Leader (GL) and Elite Four (E4) Pokémon, carried nine Pokémon Lv.X, and added a six-card Rotom subset numbered RT1–RT6.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 16, 2009 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 111 numbered + 3 secret rares + 6 Rotom |
| Pokémon Lv.X | Nine Lv.X (103–111), including Luxray GL and Infernape E4 |
| Secret Rares | Pikachu, Flying Pikachu & Surfing Pikachu (112–114) |
| Key Chase Card | Luxray GL Lv.X 109/111 · the three Pikachu secret rares |
About the Set
Platinum Rising Rivals broadened the Pokémon SP idea, adding Gym Leader (GL) and Elite Four (E4) Pokémon alongside the Team Galactic (G) cards. Nine Pokémon Lv.X fill 103–111. Three secret rares — Pikachu, Flying Pikachu and Surfing Pikachu — sit at 112–114, and a separate six-card Rotom subset is numbered RT1–RT6.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/111. Pokémon SP carry a suffix (GL, E4, G). The three Pikachu secret rares read 112/111 to 114/111, and the Rotom subset carries RT1–RT6 numbers.
Pokémon Lv.X, Secret Rares & Rotom
Platinum Rising Rivals had a single print run. Its chase cards are the nine Pokémon Lv.X, the three Pikachu secret rares and the Rotom subset.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Lv.X (103–111) | Nine ultra-rare Lv.X, including Luxray GL, Infernape E4 and Gallade E4. |
| Secret rares (112–114) | Pikachu, Flying Pikachu and Surfing Pikachu, numbered above the set total. |
| Rotom subset (RT1–RT6) | The five Rotom formes plus Charon’s Choice, a small subset with its own RT numbering. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 120 cards. The Rotom subset reads RT1 to RT6, outside the main numbering.
Complete Card Gallery
All 120 cards from Platinum Rising Rivals, including the nine Pokémon Lv.X, the three Pikachu secret rares and the six-card Rotom subset. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The Pokémon Lv.X and the Pikachu secret rares lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Luxray GL Lv.X 109/111 Pokémon Lv.X | A widely played Gym Leader Lv.X and the marquee chase card of the set. |
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Surfing Pikachu 114/111 Secret Rare | A secret-rare Surfing Pikachu, closing the set beyond the total. |
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Snorlax Lv.X 111/111 Pokémon Lv.X | Closes the numbered set at 111/111 as the ninth Pokémon Lv.X. |
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Fan Rotom RT1 Rotom Subset | Opens the six-card Rotom subset with its own RT numbering. |
Promo Cards
The DP Black Star Promos from this era include Pokémon SP cards such as Toxicroak G and Probopass G, matching the set’s theme.
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
Platinum Rising Rivals is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the nine Pokémon Lv.X and the three Pikachu secret rares carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Pokémon Lv.X (103–111) and the Pikachu secret rares are the prize — check the metallic border for wear and confirm the secret-rare numbering.
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