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.
نظرة عامة
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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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.
نصائح الإكمال
Rising Rivals has 120 cards with multiple LV.X and SP Pokemon. Luxray GL LV.X alone can cost more than the rest of the set combined. Build the base set first, then target the LV.X cards. SP trainers and stadiums are affordable and add depth.
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Pokex identifies all SP Pokemon variants and their associated trainer designations (GL, G, etc.). The scanner is invaluable for verifying Luxray GL LV.X authenticity, as this high-value card is occasionally counterfeited.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Q1 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.
Q2 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.
Q3 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.
Q4 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.
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