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    Raticate Pokémon Card (XY - Evolutions Set)

    Raticate Pokémon trading card from the 2016 XY - Evolutions set, showing the character art and game stats.
    Average (4/10)
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    QUICK FACTS

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    Categories

    Trading Cards,Memorabilia,Collectibles

    Era

    2010s

    Origin

    🇯🇵 Japan

    Brand

    Pokémon / Nintendo

    Artist/Maker

    Ken Sugimori

    Rarity

    Average (4/10)

    Discovered

    Jan 22, 2026

    3 weeks ago

    DESCRIPTION

    A Stage 1 Raticate Pokémon trading card, LV.41 with 60 HP. It features the Pokémon Raticate (Mouse Pokémon) illustrated by Ken Sugimori, with attacks 'Crunch' and 'Shadowy Bite'. The card is numbered 67/108 from the XY - Evolutions set, copyrighted 2016.

    CULTURAL ECHOES

    Where This Object Echoes

    Japanese Mythology/FolkloreAncient to Modern

    Raticate, as a 'mouse Pokémon', draws inspiration from general rodent imagery often associated with cunning or prolific nature in various folklore, though Rattata/Raticate specifically resemble common brown rats.

    Pop Culture Collectibles (1990s-Present)Late 20th to 21st Century

    Similar to other collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering or Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon cards tap into the broader phenomenon of character-based collectibles and strategic tabletop gaming.

    Ritual & Ceremonial Use

    • •Strategic gameplay, where players collect cards to build decks and battle each other according to game rules.
    • •Collecting and trading, driven by the desire to complete sets, acquire rare cards, or personal attachment to specific Pokémon.
    • •Deck building, involving the careful selection and combination of cards to create effective strategies.

    Meaning Through Time

    1990s-Early 2000s

    Primarily a children's game and collectible, focused on the novelty of collecting virtual creatures.

    2000s-Present

    Evolved into a more complex strategy game with a significant competitive scene, while retaining its appeal as a collectible for fans spanning multiple generations.

    HISTORICAL STORY

    The Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in 1996 in Japan (1998 internationally), quickly became a global phenomenon. Raticate is one of the original 151 Pokémon. The 'XY - Evolutions' set, released in 2016, was designed to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary by reprinting many of the ...
    The Pokémon Trading Card Game, launched in 1996 in Japan (1998 internationally), quickly became a global phenomenon. Raticate is one of the original 151 Pokémon. The 'XY - Evolutions' set, released in 2016, was designed to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary by reprinting many of the original Base Set cards with updated designs and mechanics, making them playable in the XY-era game. This card represents a modern homage to the classic first generation of Pokémon.

    DID YOU KNOW?

    1

    Raticate is the evolved form of Rattata, one of the original 151 Pokémon introduced in the first generation of games.

    2

    The XY - Evolutions set was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, featuring updated versions of iconic cards from the original 1999 Base Set.

    MATERIAL & CONDITION

    Surface

    Smooth, glossy, and slightly textured cardboard surface characteristic of trading cards, with printed artwork and text.

    Weight & Feel

    Extremely lightweight, typical of a single trading card made from cardstock.

    Condition

    The card appears to be in very good condition with minimal edge wear visible. No significant creases, scratches, or other damage are apparent.

    RARITY ANALYSIS

    Average55-70%
    CommonLegendary

    Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

    Typical Characteristics

    • Standard antique shop items
    • Regularly available
    • Moderate collector interest

    ESTIMATED VALUE

    $1 - $5

    Updated: Jan 25, 2026

    • Market comparables from auctions & retail
    • Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
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    • Low = quick sale, High = patient seller

    For informational purposes only—not a formal appraisal.

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    The Connoisseur•91 items

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