Set market cap
120 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Rising Rivals
The top 10 cards are 70% of the set’s $3,601.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Snorlax LV.X | #111 | Rare Holo LV.X | $500.00 | — |
| 2 |  Surfing Pikachu | #114 | Rare Secret | $388.58 | $3,207.84 |
| 3 |  Infernape E4 LV.X | #108 | Rare Holo LV.X | $350.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 4 |  Alakazam E4 LV.X | #103 | Rare Holo LV.X | $325.00 | $1,800.00 |
| 5 |  Pikachu | #112 | Rare Secret | $287.89 | $3,299.00 |
| 6 |  Flying Pikachu | #113 | Rare Secret | $208.03 | — |
| 7 |  Flygon LV.X | #105 | Rare Holo LV.X | $120.38 | — |
| 8 |  Luxray GL LV.X | #109 | Rare Holo LV.X | $120.06 | $2,150.00 |
| 9 |  Gallade E4 LV.X | #106 | Rare Holo LV.X | $116.35 | $12,999.00 |
| 10 |  Floatzel GL LV.X | #104 | Rare Holo LV.X | $100.00 | $2,250.00 |
How Rising Rivals 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 Rising Rivals cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Surfing Pikachu #114raw $388.58 → PSA 10 $3,207.84 8.3×EV +$852.60Infernape E4 LV.X #108raw $350.00 → PSA 10 $2,775.00 7.9×EV +$1,651.26Alakazam E4 LV.X #103raw $325.00 → PSA 10 $1,800.00 5.5×EV +$1,157.78Pikachu #112raw $287.89 → PSA 10 $3,299.00 11.5×EV +$1,607.08Luxray GL LV.X #109raw $120.06 → PSA 10 $2,150.00 17.9×EV +$816.94Gallade E4 LV.X #106raw $116.35 → PSA 10 $12,999.00 111.7×EV +$907.41Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees 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 Rising Rivals
Creators on Rising Rivals
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Rising Rivals cards
This set has 10 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
All cards 120
Most valuable cards in Rising Rivals
- Snorlax LV.X #111 — $500.00
- Surfing Pikachu #114 — $388.58
- Infernape E4 LV.X #108 — $350.00
- Alakazam E4 LV.X #103 — $325.00
- Pikachu #112 — $287.89
- Flying Pikachu #113 — $208.03
- Flygon LV.X #105 — $120.38
- Luxray GL LV.X #109 — $120.06
- Gallade E4 LV.X #106 — $116.35
- Floatzel GL LV.X #104 — $100.00
About Rising Rivals
Rising Rivals is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Platinum series, released on 2009-05-16. The set contains 120 cards — 111 in the base set plus 9 secret rares. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $3,601.18, with Snorlax LV.X #111 as the most valuable card at $500.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Rising Rivals — FAQ
How many cards are in Rising Rivals?
Rising Rivals contains 120 cards — 111 in the base set plus secret rares.
What is the most valuable card in Rising Rivals?
Snorlax LV.X #111 at $500.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Rising Rivals set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,601.18 at market prices.
When was Rising Rivals released?
Rising Rivals was released on 2009-05-16.