When a creature reached the fifth of the ten development phases, it underwent a transformation greater than any previous rank.
Platinum rank was the first where creatures truly prepared for their ascension, the metamorphosis to become a dragon, the pupa after the egg. And this came with significant power increases that redefined the rules of combat.
The very air around a Platinum-ranked creature became saturated with mana so dense it was visible to the naked eye.
Hagen and his team could deal with a Gold 3 if necessary, working together, although they would prefer to avoid it for the sake of a faster mission. The logistics of such a battle would be complex, requiring perfect coordination and likely some casualties if not extremely careful.
But a Platinum beast was almost unknown territory for most. Although Hagen had some experience in fleeing from them, he was hardly an expert in fighting them.