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Raticate

151 / #020/165

Raticate

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
151
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
sowsow
Source reference
sv03.5-020

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Raticate gnaws on rocks, tree trunks and sometimes house walls to wear down its constantly growing fangs. Its webbed hind feet let it cross rivers and even swim to another island. This mobility helps it find food or escape predators. The Pokédex thus portrays a tenacious animal: its teeth require constant maintenance, while water does little to stop it.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Moon says Raticate's whiskers help it balance and advises against touching them, even on a tame individual. Pokémon Sun notes that its hind feet are webbed. Together, these details explain its skill at moving both on land and through water.

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Card details

HP
70
Type (source)
Colorless
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Rattata
Pokédex number
20
Regulation mark
G
Retreat cost
0 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.

Attacks

Second Bite

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 30+

This attack does 30 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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