2009 120 cards

Rivals Clash

Rising Rivals pitted Gym Leaders against Team Galactic with Pokemon SP and GL cards, headlined by the format-warping Luxray GL LV.X.

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Обзор

Rising Rivals, released May 20, 2009, is the second Platinum expansion with 120 cards. It expanded the Pokemon SP roster with Gym Leader (GL) Pokemon and introduced Stadium cards specific to the SP mechanic. The set is best remembered for Luxray GL LV.X, one of the most competitively impactful cards ever printed.

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Самые ценные карты

Luxray GL LV.X (#109) is the top chase card and one of the most expensive DP-era cards. Its Bright Look Poke-Power was format-defining. Flygon LV.X (#105) and Infernape 4 LV.X (#108) are also valuable. Snorlax LV.X was a fun casual collector card.

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FAQ

Часто задаваемые вопросы

01. Why is Luxray GL LV.X so expensive?

Luxray GL LV.X had Bright Look, a Poke-Power that forced your opponent's benched Pokemon to the active spot. It was a staple in the dominant "LuxChomp" deck that won multiple World Championships, creating extreme competitive and collector demand.

02. What Pokemon GL cards are in Rising Rivals?

Rising Rivals features Pokemon GL (Gym Leader) variants including Luxray GL, Roserade GL, Floatzel GL, and others. These are basic Pokemon versions of evolved Pokemon, owned by Sinnoh Gym Leaders.

03. How many cards are in Rising Rivals?

Rising Rivals contains 120 cards including multiple LV.X cards, Gym Leader Pokemon GL, Team Galactic Pokemon G, holographic rares, and a full range of uncommons and commons.

04. Is Rising Rivals worth collecting?

Rising Rivals is one of the most competitively significant Platinum sets. Luxray GL LV.X alone makes it a premium set, and the SP mechanic has a dedicated collector following. It is a strong choice for DP-era collectors.