Rising Rivals

With a wide spread across rarities—including Rare Holo LV.X and a small Secret rare tier—the set offers both breadth for completion and a few higher-profile chase points. Snorlax LV.X is the most valuable card in the dataset, while much of the checklist sits in more accessible territory.

Released: May 2009
Cards: 111 printed
Illustrators: 33
Top card: Snorlax LV.X $310
Series: Platinum
Era: Diamond & Pearl era

102 unique Pokémon 104 Pokémon · 12 Trainer · 4 Energy Average market $14.62

§ 01 — The full checklist

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Team Galactic’s Invention G-107 Technical Machine G

Team Galactic’s Invention G-109 SP Radar

§ 02 — About Rising Rivals

A look inside the set.

Rising Rivals presents a broad, illustration-led collection: 120 cards with 104 Pokémon, supported by 12 Trainers and 4 Energy. Its rarity mix spans Commons through Rare Holo and Rare Holo LV.X, with a small group of Secret rares adding a final layer of variation. Across 33 illustrators, the set keeps a consistent, approachable look—most cards prioritize clear subjects, balanced framing, and straightforward staging.

The visual profile is dominated by cartoonish and colorful rendering, with playful, lighthearted moods and frequent bursts of energetic motion. Compositions tend toward simple, focused character presentation, often centered against uncluttered backgrounds, letting silhouettes and expressions carry the scene. Among the set’s art highlights, Alakazam E4 LV.X and Jirachi stand out as strong examples of this crisp, character-first approach, while still tapping into the set’s vibrant palette and contrasting color accents.

I · Visual identity

Rising Rivals favors vibrant, high-saturation color with frequent contrast and occasional pastel warmth. The dominant language is cartoonish and anime-leaning, built around playful, lighthearted energy; subjects are typically isolated in clean, readable frames, with balanced layouts and focused character staging that keeps action and expression easy to read.

II · Illustrators

Ken Sugimori, Kagemaru Himeno, Kouki Saitou, and Mitsuhiro Arita form the set’s leading illustration presence by volume, collectively shaping much of its consistent character-centric look across the checklist.

§ 03 — Featured