Dark Raticate

Dark Raticate

Selected Masterpiece • 17/109
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $45
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Dark Raticate in a dynamic pose, showcasing its sharp teeth and intense expression. It seems to be caught in a moment of fierce determination, embodying the darker side of its nature. The background hints at a shadowy environment, enhancing the sense of stealth and strategy that surrounds this Pokémon. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the cunning and tenacity that Dark Raticate represents.”

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 Rare
Card Type Darkness
Era
EX
Release
01/11/2004

Dark Seed

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn. Put 5 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon at the end of your opponent's next turn.

Spread Poison

10

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2