Curatorial Commentary
The Dark Raticate card depicts the Pokémon in a shadowy environment, possibly lurking in an alley or a secluded part of a city. Its fur stands on end, suggesting a heightened sense of alertness, while its sharp teeth reveal a readiness to confront any threat. The determined expression on its face adds depth to its character, making it feel like a small guardian of its territory. This moment captures the essence of survival and resilience in the darker aspects of the Pokémon world.
Essay · Team Rocket
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Catalogue plate
№ 51/82
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulSimple
MoodPlayfulQuirky
CompositionCenteredStatic
PaletteLimitedVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Rattata
Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Psychic -30
Retreat
Gnaw
20
Hyper Fang
50
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Authorship
More from Shin-ichi Yoshida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Team Rocket, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Raticate
The Raticate canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
