Platinum spoiler warning... (Deals with Platinum's Elite Four, as reported by PokéBeach, don't read if you don't want to be spoiled.)
Spoiler:
Frankly, *Shiny Umbreon*, Nintendo agreed with you. Reports for the Elite Four in Platinum have been lowered, along with some new Pocket Monsters. =/
- -Aaron (Bug): Lv49 Yanmega, Lv49 Scizor, Lv50 Vespiquen, Lv51 Heracross, Lv53 Drapion
- -Bertha (Ground): Lv50 Whiscash, Lv53 Gliscor, Lv52 Hippowndon, Lv52 Golem, Lv55 Rhyperior
- -Flint (Fire): Lv52 Houndoom, Lv55 Flareon, Lv53 Rapidash, Lv55 Infernape, Lv57 Magmortar
- -Lucian (Psychic): Lv53 Mr. Mime, Lv55 Espeon, Lv54 Bronzong, Lv56 Alakazam, Lv59 Gallade
- -Cynthia: Lv58 Spiritomb, Lv58 Roserade, Lv60 Togekiss, Lv60 Lucario, Lv58 Milotic, Lv62 Garchomp