Alolan-raticate – Pokémon GO (#42)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-raticate (#42) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Pokémon GO released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Chase Up attack, Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.12, Cardmarket average sale is €0.04, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.12
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.05
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Pokémon GO
- Card Number
- 42
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Chase Up
[Darkness]
Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. -
Super Fang
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Put damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon until its remaining HP is 10.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-raticate from Pokémon GO (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Alolan-raticate 42 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Alolan-raticate's Chase Up for Darkness energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon GO #42 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.12 |
�📦 Pokémon GO Set Context
This Alolan-raticate is part of the Pokémon GO expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Alolan-raticate card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Pokémon GO are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alolan-raticate 42 was released in 2022 in the Pokémon GO expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Pokémon GO represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Alolan-raticate with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Alolan-raticate card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Alolan-raticate works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.