What defines this expansion
Expanded the SP and LV.X systems with a large secret and alternate-form component.
Rising Rivals was released on May 16, 2009 within the English Pokemon TCG Platinum era. Its set identity centers on Rotom forms, Gym Leaders, Elite Four Pokemon, and major Pokemon SP cards. Expanded the SP and LV.X systems with a large secret and alternate-form component.
Pokemon TCG expansion · PL2
Rising Rivals
Rising Rivals was released on May 16, 2009 within the English Pokemon TCG Platinum era. Its set identity centers on Rotom forms, Gym Leaders, Elite Four Pokemon, and major Pokemon SP cards.
4 product guides120 main-set cardsMay 16, 2009 release
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Rising Rivals sealed products
Compare the official featured sealed formats represented in this catalog. Prices are original MSRP references, not KLXCards selling prices.
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A collector’s guide to Rising Rivals
Rising Rivals was released on May 16, 2009 within the English Pokemon TCG Platinum era. Its set identity centers on Rotom forms, Gym Leaders, Elite Four Pokemon, and major Pokemon SP cards.
Notable high-rarity cards
The visual watchlist below uses verified names, numbers, and rarities. It is an editorial selection rather than a live price ranking.
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Compare the documented Booster Box, Booster Pack, and named Theme Deck products below. Wrapper artwork is treated as a packaging variant of one Booster Pack guide.
Collector watchlist
Rising Rivals chase cards
An editorial shortlist based on collector prominence and high-rarity set placement—not a live market-value ranking.
KLXCards methodology
Useful facts without invented certainty
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Frequently asked questions
Rising Rivals questions
How many Rising Rivals products are in this catalog?
This collection currently contains 4 verified official featured sealed-product guides.
When was Rising Rivals released?
The English-language expansion released on May 16, 2009.
Does KLXCards sell these products directly?
No. KLXCards provides product research and affiliate destinations. Purchasing takes place through the linked retailer.
Are pull rates guaranteed?
No. The Pokemon Company does not publish guaranteed odds for an individual product, pack, rarity, or card.
Verification
Sources and methodology
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