Raticate

Raticate

Selected Masterpiece • 40/102
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.92
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Raticate, a small, cartoonish rodent with orange and white fur. It stands on its hind legs in a grassy area, appearing to be mid-action with its mouth open. The background consists of tall grass, suggesting an outdoor setting.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Colorless
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Bite

20

Super Fang

Does damage to the Defending Pokémon equal to half the Defending Pokémon's remaining HP (rounded up to the nearest 10).

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost