Set market cap
133 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Platinum
The top 10 cards are 63% of the set’s $2,210.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dialga G LV.X | #122 | Rare Holo LV.X | $297.87 | — |
| 2 |  Vulpix | #SH6 | Rare | $227.56 | $7,560.48 |
| 3 |  Giratina | #10 | Rare Holo | $146.23 | $9,600.00 |
| 4 |  Lotad | #SH4 | Rare | $141.33 | $1,434.59 |
| 5 |  Giratina LV.X | #124 | Rare Holo LV.X | $133.50 | $6,500.00 |
| 6 |  Shaymin LV.X | #126 | Rare Holo LV.X | $114.99 | $1,774.00 |
| 7 |  Shaymin LV.X | #127 | Rare Holo LV.X | $97.50 | $4,797.78 |
| 8 |  Palkia G LV.X | #125 | Rare Holo LV.X | $89.34 | $8,200.02 |
| 9 |  Swablu | #SH5 | Rare | $80.09 | $1,904.04 |
| 10 |  Blastoise | #2 | Rare Holo | $72.59 | — |
How Platinum is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Platinum cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Vulpix #SH6raw $227.56 → PSA 10 $7,560.48 33.2×EV +$875.83Giratina #10raw $146.23 → PSA 10 $9,600.00 65.7×EV +$1,333.07Lotad #SH4raw $141.33 → PSA 10 $1,434.59 10.2×EV +$711.08Swablu #SH5raw $80.09 → PSA 10 $1,904.04 23.8×EV +$909.15
Shaymin #14raw $36.25 → PSA 10 $292.78 8.1×EV +$31.99
Palkia G #12raw $33.19 → PSA 10 $1,212.27 36.5×EV +$204.32Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Giratina LV.X #124raw $133.50 → PSA 10 $6,500.00 48.7×Shaymin LV.X #126raw $114.99 → PSA 10 $1,774.00 15.4×Shaymin LV.X #127raw $97.50 → PSA 10 $4,797.78 49.2×Palkia G LV.X #125raw $89.34 → PSA 10 $8,200.02 91.8×
Drapion LV.X #123raw $57.69 → PSA 10 $779.25 13.5×
Rampardos #13raw $32.27 → PSA 10 $161.51 5×EV −$22.75Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Platinum
Creators on Platinum
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Platinum cards
This set has 6 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
![Spring 2009 Collector's Tin [Dialga LV.X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485825.jpg?v=4)
![Fall 2009 Collector's Tin [Rayquaza LV.X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485827.jpg?v=4)
![Fall 2009 Collector's Tin [Garchomp LV.X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485826.jpg?v=4)
![Spring 2009 Collector's Tin [Shaymin LV.X]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/485824.jpg?v=4)
All cards 133
Most valuable cards in Platinum
- Dialga G LV.X #122 — $297.87
- Vulpix #SH6 — $227.56
- Giratina #10 — $146.23
- Lotad #SH4 — $141.33
- Giratina LV.X #124 — $133.50
- Shaymin LV.X #126 — $114.99
- Shaymin LV.X #127 — $97.50
- Palkia G LV.X #125 — $89.34
- Swablu #SH5 — $80.09
- Blastoise #2 — $72.59
About Platinum
Platinum is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Platinum series, released on 2009-02-11. The set contains 133 cards — 127 in the base set plus 6 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,209.71, with Dialga G LV.X #122 as the most valuable card at $297.87. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Platinum — FAQ
How many cards are in Platinum?
Platinum contains 133 cards — 127 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Platinum?
Dialga G LV.X #122 at $297.87, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Platinum set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,209.71 at market prices.
When was Platinum released?
Platinum was released on 2009-02-11.