2009 133 cards

Enter the Distortion World

The Platinum set introduced Pokemon SP — owned by Gym Leaders and the Galactic team — alongside powerful LV.X cards featuring Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia in their alternate forms.

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2/5 to complete

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Shaymin LV.X

$250+

Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Platinum, released February 11, 2009, launched a new sub-era within DP with 133 cards. It introduced Pokemon SP — Pokemon owned by specific trainers, marked with letters like G (Galactic) and GL (Gym Leader). The set featured alternate forms of Dialga and Palkia tied to the Distortion World storyline.

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Dialga G LV.X (#122) became one of the most competitively dominant cards in TCG history. Palkia G LV.X (#125) and Shaymin LV.X (#126/127 — both Land and Sky Formes) are also premium pulls. Giratina LV.X (#124) represents the Distortion World theme.

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FAQ

Common questions

01 What are Pokemon SP cards?

Pokemon SP are cards owned by specific trainers, marked with G (Team Galactic), GL (Gym Leader), C (Champion), FB (Frontier Brain), or 4 (Elite Four). They are basic Pokemon regardless of evolution stage, enabling fast aggressive strategies.

02 Why is Dialga G LV.X so valuable?

Dialga G LV.X had the Time Crystal Poke-Body that shut down all non-SP Pokemon's Poke-Bodies. This made it the centerpiece of the dominant "DialgaChomp" deck that ruled the 2009–2010 competitive season.

03 How many LV.X cards are in the Platinum set?

Platinum contains 5 LV.X cards: Dialga G LV.X, Palkia G LV.X, Shaymin LV.X (Land Forme), Shaymin LV.X (Sky Forme), and Giratina LV.X.

04 When was the Platinum Pokemon set released?

Platinum was released on February 11, 2009. It bridged the Diamond & Pearl and HeartGold SoulSilver eras with the Pokemon SP mechanic.