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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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Market average

Top Card

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.

Best for

People bridging EX into DP checklist habits
collectors pricing Platinum (2009, 133 cards) as DP / Platinum era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
people building around Shaymin LV.X / Giratina LV.X without pretending bulk pays the same

Skip this path if

you only shop modern illustration rares and will not learn DP numbering
you expect every card in Platinum to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

If you only remember one thing about Platinum: Shaymin LV.X / Giratina LV.X is not interchangeable with every other print of those Pokemon. People still get burned by lumping every Diamond & Pearl–era set under one “DP” price sheet, then argue condition after they already overpaid. Confirm pl1 / the set symbol before comps — “DP / Platinum era lot” language is how wrong products get mixed.

What to check first

Verify set membership (pl1) and set symbol first — DP-era names get mangled in lots constantly. Condition pass on Shaymin LV.X / Giratina LV.X before negotiation. Finish with a checklist gap list so you are not “completing” only the bulk.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

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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Tips to finish the set

Platinum has 133 cards with multiple LV.X cards. The Pokemon SP mechanic adds variety with trainer-owned versions of popular Pokemon. Dialga G LV.X is the most expensive single — consider targeting it last while completing the rest of the set.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Scan Platinum cards to identify LV.X and SP variants
02

Look for the Distortion World-themed set symbol
03

Track SP Pokemon — they feature Gym Leader ownership
04

Use Pokex for real-time pricing on undervalued Platinum holos

Scan with the app

Pokex identifies the SP designation on Pokemon cards and distinguishes the various LV.X cards. The scanner recognizes the Platinum set symbol and helps track your collection across both regular and SP Pokemon variants.

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.