Rising Rivals
Rising Rivals (pl2) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (Platinum) from 2009-05-16 with 120 catalogued printings. Snorlax LV.X near $797.47 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $6.74 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:pl2.
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What is Rising Rivals?
Set builders reference Rising Rivals when completing Platinum binders, dated 2009-05-16 in our catalog. Notable market references include Snorlax LV.X, Infernape E4 LV.X, Pikachu. Priced printings center around a $6.74 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:pl2 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Rising Rivals?
Rising Rivals is catalogued as a mainline Pokémon TCG set under slug pl2. Cactaur lists 120 printings compared with an official count of 120, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.
When was Rising Rivals released?
Released 2009-05-16, Rising Rivals belongs to the Platinum era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early Platinum sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 120; indexed 120. Rising Rivals is indexed under slug pl2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What are the chase cards in Rising Rivals?
High references in Rising Rivals currently include Snorlax LV.X at $797.47; Infernape E4 LV.X at $325.00; Pikachu at $313.76; Surfing Pikachu at $310.50; Flying Pikachu at $126.28; Darkrai G at $123.11. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Rising Rivals worth?
Adding priced singles yields a $4014.08 rough index across 120 printings (low $0.70, median $6.74, high $797.47). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. Rising Rivals is indexed under slug pl2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete Rising Rivals?
Complete Rising Rivals by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 9× Rare Holo LV.X, 3× Rare Secret, 13× Rare Holo, 33× Common, 32× Uncommon. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 33 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 32 |
| Rare | 30 |
| Rare Holo | 13 |
| Rare Holo LV.X | 9 |
| Rare Secret | 3 |
All cards in Rising Rivals
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorlax LV.X | 111 | Rare Holo LV.X | $797.47 |
| Infernape E4 LV.X | 108 | Rare Holo LV.X | $325.00 |
| Pikachu | 112 | Rare Secret | $313.76 |
| Surfing Pikachu | 114 | Rare Secret | $310.50 |
| Flying Pikachu | 113 | Rare Secret | $126.28 |
| Darkrai G | 3 | Rare Holo | $123.11 |
| Luxray GL LV.X | 109 | Rare Holo LV.X | $120.46 |
| Alakazam E4 LV.X | 103 | Rare Holo LV.X | $100.00 |
| Mismagius GL LV.X | 110 | Rare Holo LV.X | $99.99 |
| Flygon LV.X | 105 | Rare Holo LV.X | $98.56 |
| Arcanine | 1 | Rare Holo | $82.64 |
| Gallade E4 LV.X | 106 | Rare Holo LV.X | $82.04 |
| Snorlax | 81 | Common | $75.00 |
| Hippowdon LV.X | 107 | Rare Holo LV.X | $71.56 |
| Gengar GL | 40 | Uncommon | $71.00 |
| Floatzel GL LV.X | 104 | Rare Holo LV.X | $61.89 |
| Munchlax | 69 | Common | $60.00 |
| Heat Rotom | RT3 | Rare | $56.97 |
| Wash Rotom | RT5 | Rare | $50.26 |
| Munchlax | 70 | Common | $45.98 |
| Frost Rotom | RT2 | Rare | $43.57 |
| Flareon E4 | 60 | Common | $41.50 |
| Mow Rotom | RT4 | Rare | $39.99 |
| Glaceon | 41 | Uncommon | $37.07 |
| Raichu GL | 31 | Rare | $36.06 |
| Jolteon | 26 | Rare | $34.87 |
| Snorlax | 33 | Rare | $33.14 |
| Fan Rotom | RT1 | Rare | $31.51 |
| Flareon | 19 | Rare | $29.00 |
| Growlithe | 63 | Common | $26.69 |
| Jirachi | 7 | Rare Holo | $25.84 |
| Eevee | 59 | Common | $24.99 |
| Lucario GL | 8 | Rare Holo | $24.43 |
| Espeon E4 | 18 | Rare | $24.37 |
| Luxray GL | 9 | Rare Holo | $21.75 |
| Leafeon | 45 | Uncommon | $20.75 |
| Vaporeon | 34 | Rare | $19.99 |
| Steelix GL | 51 | Uncommon | $19.95 |
| Alakazam E4 | 38 | Uncommon | $18.48 |
| Turtwig GL | 85 | Common | $17.75 |
| Flygon | 5 | Rare Holo | $17.50 |
| Heracross E4 | 24 | Rare | $15.65 |
| Quagsire GL | 76 | Common | $13.45 |
| Nidoking | 29 | Rare | $13.24 |
| Gallade E4 | 20 | Rare | $10.72 |
| Charon's Choice | RT6 | Rare | $10.49 |
| Bastiodon GL | 2 | Rare Holo | $10.27 |
| Rampardos GL | 11 | Rare Holo | $9.95 |
| Spheal | 82 | Common | $9.69 |
| Nidorino | 74 | Common | $9.51 |
| Froslass GL | 6 | Rare Holo | $9.38 |
| Aerodactyl GL | 55 | Common | $9.31 |
| Koffing | 68 | Common | $8.66 |
| Mismagius GL | 10 | Rare Holo | $8.64 |
| Shellos East Sea | 79 | Common | $8.32 |
| Infernape E4 | 43 | Uncommon | $7.49 |
| Gastrodon West Sea | 22 | Rare | $7.47 |
| Houndoom E4 | 65 | Common | $7.29 |
| Trapinch | 84 | Common | $7.00 |
| Vespiquen E4 | 35 | Rare | $6.78 |
| Floatzel GL | 4 | Rare Holo | $6.70 |
| Scizor E4 | 48 | Uncommon | $6.66 |
| Walrein | 36 | Rare | $6.26 |
| Mamoswine GL | 27 | Rare | $6.23 |
| Nidoqueen | 30 | Rare | $6.05 |
| Mr. Mime E4 | 28 | Rare | $5.83 |
| Roserade GL | 12 | Rare Holo | $5.82 |
| Golem E4 | 23 | Rare | $5.81 |
| Team Galactic's Invention G-109 SP Radar | 96 | Uncommon | $5.00 |
| Gliscor E4 | 62 | Common | $4.99 |
| Nidoran ♀ | 71 | Common | $4.87 |
| Machamp GL | 46 | Uncommon | $4.66 |
| Gastrodon East Sea | 21 | Rare | $4.63 |
| Kecleon | 67 | Common | $4.61 |
| Aggron | 14 | Rare | $4.45 |
| Drapion E4 | 17 | Rare | $4.39 |
| Hippopotas | 64 | Common | $4.16 |
| Shellos West Sea | 80 | Common | $4.03 |
| Rapidash E4 | 47 | Uncommon | $3.72 |
| Ambipom G | 56 | Common | $3.03 |
| Pokémon Contest Hall | 93 | Uncommon | $2.97 |
| Nidorina | 73 | Common | $2.72 |
| Aron | 57 | Common | $2.50 |
| Beedrill | 15 | Rare | $2.48 |
| Aaron's Collection | 88 | Uncommon | $2.40 |
| Hippowdon | 25 | Rare | $2.32 |
| Rhyperior E4 | 32 | Rare | $2.27 |
| Sealeo | 77 | Common | $2.26 |
| Lucian's Assignment | 92 | Uncommon | $2.25 |
| Shiftry | 13 | Rare Holo | $2.20 |
| Sharpedo | 49 | Uncommon | $2.16 |
| Electrode G | 39 | Uncommon | $2.12 |
| Darkness Energy | 99 | Uncommon | $2.09 |
| Bronzong E4 | 16 | Rare | $2.01 |
| Yanmega E4 | 37 | Rare | $2.00 |
| Weezing | 87 | Common | $1.98 |
| Staryu | 83 | Common | $1.82 |
| Forretress G | 61 | Common | $1.80 |
| Kakuna | 66 | Common | $1.79 |
| Lairon | 44 | Uncommon | $1.76 |
| Underground Expedition | 97 | Uncommon | $1.63 |
| Tropius | 52 | Uncommon | $1.52 |
| Whiscash E4 | 54 | Uncommon | $1.50 |
| Nuzleaf | 75 | Common | $1.44 |
| Sunyshore City Gym | 94 | Uncommon | $1.28 |
| Volkner's Philosophy | 98 | Uncommon | $1.24 |
| Metal Energy | 100 | Uncommon | $1.20 |
| Vibrava | 53 | Uncommon | $1.20 |
| Seedot | 78 | Common | $1.16 |
| Starmie | 50 | Uncommon | $1.16 |
| Bebe's Search | 89 | Uncommon | $1.15 |
| Carvanha | 58 | Common | $1.14 |
| Upper Energy | 102 | Uncommon | $1.08 |
| Weedle | 86 | Common | $1.07 |
| Hippowdon E4 | 42 | Uncommon | $1.06 |
| Bertha's Warmth | 90 | Uncommon | $1.02 |
| Team Galactic's Invention G-107 Technical Machine G | 95 | Uncommon | $0.99 |
| Nidoran ♂ | 72 | Common | $0.95 |
| Flint's Willpower | 91 | Uncommon | $0.81 |
| SP Energy | 101 | Uncommon | $0.70 |
Related sets
- Arceus (2009-11-04)
- Supreme Victors (2009-08-19)
- Platinum (2009-02-11)
FAQ
How many cards are in Rising Rivals?
Cactaur indexes 120 printings in Rising Rivals; official count is 120. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Rising Rivals release?
Rising Rivals shows a catalog release date of 2009-05-16 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Rising Rivals is indexed under slug pl2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Rising Rivals?
Snorlax LV.X leads references around $797.47 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Rising Rivals is indexed under slug pl2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is Rising Rivals good for beginners?
Rising Rivals works for collectors who already know Platinum. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Rising Rivals is indexed under slug pl2 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track Rising Rivals prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.