Set market cap
120 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Rising Rivals
The top 10 cards are 73% of the set’s $4,250.00 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 | $999.99 | — |
| 2 |  Surfing Pikachu | #114 | Rare Secret | $388.58 | $3,196.91 |
| 3 |  Infernape E4 LV.X | #108 | Rare Holo LV.X | $350.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 4 |  Pikachu | #112 | Rare Secret | $343.38 | $3,299.00 |
| 5 |  Alakazam E4 LV.X | #103 | Rare Holo LV.X | $336.25 | $1,800.00 |
| 6 |  Flying Pikachu | #113 | Rare Secret | $260.39 | $1,641.27 |
| 7 |  Luxray GL LV.X | #109 | Rare Holo LV.X | $120.58 | $2,150.00 |
| 8 |  Gallade E4 LV.X | #106 | Rare Holo LV.X | $116.35 | $12,999.00 |
| 9 |  Floatzel GL LV.X | #104 | Rare Holo LV.X | $100.00 | $2,250.00 |
| 10 |  Flygon LV.X | #105 | Rare Holo LV.X | $100.00 | — |
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 $3,196.91 8.2×EV +$1,704.63Infernape E4 LV.X #108raw $350.00 → PSA 10 $2,775.00 7.9×EV +$2,110.42Pikachu #112raw $343.38 → PSA 10 $3,299.00 9.6×EV +$1,747.20Alakazam E4 LV.X #103raw $336.25 → PSA 10 $1,800.00 5.4×EV +$1,146.41Flying Pikachu #113raw $260.39 → PSA 10 $1,641.27 6.3×EV +$739.77Luxray GL LV.X #109raw $120.58 → PSA 10 $2,150.00 17.8×EV +$959.91Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Darkrai G #3raw $96.38 → PSA 10 $600.94 6.2×EV +$15.58
Heat Rotom #RT3raw $95.07 → PSA 10 $497.19 5.2×EV −$25.25
Arcanine #1raw $64.17 → PSA 10 $626.93 9.8×EV −$27.02
Lucario GL #8raw $29.58 → PSA 10 $337.55 11.4×EV +$23.58
Flygon #5raw $24.29 → PSA 10 $329.01 13.5×EV −$3.80
Luxray GL #9raw $21.07 → PSA 10 $280.27 13.3×EV +$23.07Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Jolteon #26raw $16.67 → PSA 10 $120.00 7.2×EV +$4.33
Flareon #19raw $13.75 → PSA 10 $56.90 4.1×EV −$2.44
Vaporeon #34raw $13.29 → PSA 10 $50.35 3.8×EV −$10.93
Mismagius GL #10raw $13.21 → PSA 10 $144.25 10.9×EV +$16.58
Bastiodon GL #2raw $12.67 → PSA 10 $155.50 12.3×EV −$3.80
Munchlax #70raw $10.79 → PSA 10 $200.86 18.6×EV +$11.59Premiums 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 — $999.99
- Surfing Pikachu #114 — $388.58
- Infernape E4 LV.X #108 — $350.00
- Pikachu #112 — $343.38
- Alakazam E4 LV.X #103 — $336.25
- Flying Pikachu #113 — $260.39
- Luxray GL LV.X #109 — $120.58
- Gallade E4 LV.X #106 — $116.35
- Floatzel GL LV.X #104 — $100.00
- Flygon LV.X #105 — $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 $4,250.34, with Snorlax LV.X #111 as the most valuable card at $999.99. 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 $999.99, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Rising Rivals set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $4,250.34 at market prices.
When was Rising Rivals released?
Rising Rivals was released on 2009-05-16.