Rising Rivals

Released
2009-05-16
Base set
111$2,446.40
Full set
120$3,732.37
Master set
222$5,647.84
Code
RR
Symbol

The master set counts 108 Reverse Holofoil, 89 Normal and 25 Holofoil. It leaves out 7 David Cohen, 7 League Stamp, 7 Tsubasa Nakamura, 6 Stephen Silvestro and 23 more in 11 other printings.

Platinum—Rising Rivals expands the Pokémon SP concept through cards owned by Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, and other notable Trainers. Pokémon GL and Pokémon E4 make rival characters part of the game, allowing familiar species to appear with different attacks, artwork, and tactical roles. The theme is one of advancement through Sinnoh’s strongest opponents, with each card representing another challenge on the road to becoming Champion. Its primary Japanese counterpart is Bonds to the End of Time, with some cards, rarities, and numbering reorganized for the English release.

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Luxray GL LV.X is the expansion’s most famous card and one of the defining competitive Pokémon of its era. Flygon LV.X, Infernape 4 LV.X, and several other Trainer-owned Pokémon provide additional highlights. The set also features all six appliance forms of Rotom as secret cards, creating a distinctive mini-collection with playful artwork and unusual numbering. Compared with the darker tone of Platinum, Rising Rivals is more directly about characters and competition. Its combination of recognizable Trainers, strong gameplay, and collectible Rotom printings makes it a central set for understanding how Pokémon SP reshaped the late Sinnoh TCG.

120 cards · 222 unique printings in master set

120 cards · 222 unique printings in master set