Platinum buying guide
Platinum era
Platinum, from 2009, is built around Giratina in its Origin Forme and introduced Pokémon SP.
About Platinum
At a glance
- Release date
- 11 February 2009
Most valuable cards today
What you can buy
The ways Platinum is sold — what each one is, what's inside and who it suits.
Booster BoxPlatinum Booster BoxA sealed box of booster packs — the most packs you can buy in one go.Inside: 36 packs in a modern English box. Japanese boxes hold 30 smaller packs.Good for: Opening lots of packs at once, or keeping a whole box sealed.Shop booster boxes 
Booster PackPlatinum Booster PackA single pack of random cards from the set.Inside: 10 cards in a modern English pack. Japanese packs usually have 5.Good for: Trying your luck, or a small gift.Shop booster packs 
Blister PackPlatinum Blister PackPacks on a cardboard backing, often with a promo card or coin you can see through the plastic.Inside: Usually 1 to 3 packs.Good for: An easy, low-cost gift.Shop blister packs
Platinum sealed products
Open one for what it's worth today and who's selling it.
Singles and graded cards
Skip the packs and pick out the exact Platinum card you want.
Questions collectors ask
- What can I buy for Platinum?
- Platinum comes as Booster Boxes, Booster Packs and Blister Packs. Each one in the Shop shows what it's worth today and who's selling it.
- How do I know if a price is fair?
- Open the card or product on PokeGoTo first. It shows what it's worth today and how the price has moved, so a listing that's far above that stands out straight away.
- Where can I buy Platinum?
- Every Platinum product and card on PokeGoTo shows its live eBay listings. You compare here, then buy from the seller on eBay.
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Prices change every day and differ by grade and seller. PokeGoTo is for collecting — not investment advice.