Raticate – Evolutions (#67)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Raticate (#67) is a Rare card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Crunch attack (10 damage), Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.21, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.21
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 67
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Crunch
[Colorless]
— 10
Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Shadowy Bite
[Colorless]
— 60×
This attack does 60 damage times the number of Special Energy cards in your opponent's discard pile.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Raticate from Evolutions (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Raticate 67 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Raticate's Crunch deals 10 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Raticate Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #67 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.17 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Raticate is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 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
- Rare cards from Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Raticate 67 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Raticate with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Raticate works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.