In Stores MAY 20, 2009
MSRP for Theme Decks: $11.99
MSRP for Booster Packs: $3.79

Gear up for intense training and serious competition as your Pokémon® help you rise to the level of Gym Leaders and the Elite Four with the brand-new Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) expansion Platinum-Rising Rivals hitting stores nationwide on May 20, 2009.

The Pokémon TCG: Platinum-Rising Rivals expansion brings powerful Trainers and amazing Pokémon together in new and exciting ways, pitting Trainer against Trainer and Pokémon against Pokémon in battles that are sure to raise players to the top of their games!  This latest installment of the best-selling Pokémon TCG contains more than 110 cards and features new Pokémon SP and new Pokémon LV.X including Luxray and Gallade, while the Plasma Pokémon Rotom can now be collected in five different forms!

Loaded with the latest Trainer cards, new game play options, and some of the most awesome Pokémon ever, Platinum-Rising Rivals lets you ascend to the level of the Elite Four and discover the elite Trainer in yourself!

Features of the new Pokémon Trading Card Game: Platinum-Rising Rivals:
          ·    Collect new Pokémon SP that bring powerful Trainers and amazing
                Pokémon  together in new and exciting ways, expanding game play strategies
          ·    Discover new Pokémon LV.X
          ·    Collect five different forms of Rotom

For more information, visit www.go-pokemon.com.