Raticate 40/102

Name: Raticate #40 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-40
Price: 3.03 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Colorless Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Rattata

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

3.03 $0.11 (3.77%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

7.76 $0.06 (0.77%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

22.37 $0.57 (2.48%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	201.34	5.40%	x66
PSA9	90.02	12.20%	x30
PSA8	46.64	123.37%	x15
PSA7	23.78	—	x7.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	389.39	22.12%	x50
PSA9	77.98	17.53%	x10
PSA8	37.02	12.08%	x4.8
PSA7	24.76	—	x3.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	618.21	8.37%	x28
PSA9	97.72	8.90%	x4.4
PSA8.5	39.00	—	x1.7
PSA8	58.44	8.87%	x2.6
PSA7	25.42	—	x1.1

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
177
19.82%
$201.34
PSA 9 Mint
349
39.08%
$90.02
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
195
21.84%
$46.64
PSA 7 Near Mint
88
9.85%
$23.78
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
41
4.59%
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PSA 5 Excellent
21
2.35%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
8
0.90%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.11%
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PSA 2 Good
5
0.56%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.11%
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Is Raticate 40/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.03 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.67

$3.03

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$23.78

PSA 7 −$10.34

$46.64

PSA 8 +$9.55

$90.02

PSA 9 +$47.29

$201.34

PSA 10 +$144.14

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.03 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Raticate

It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It seems to slow down if they are cut off.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raticate
National Pokédex #[20]
Card Number 40/102
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Rattata
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Bite20
Super Fang
Does damage to the Defending Pokémon equal to half the Defending Pokémon's remaining HP (rounded up to the nearest 10).

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a fierce, snarling rat standing upright in a dense grassy field, baring its sharp teeth and raising its tiny claws, ready to attack or defend itself with fierce determination.

Playability Overview

Raticate's Super Fang offers a strategic advantage by quickly halving an opponent's HP, making it useful for weakening strong Pokémon before finishing with Bite.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Raucous RodentsThis Raticate's artwork really captures its feisty personality with that intense expression! I'd feature it on a "Squeaky Mischief" page, alongside cards of similar playful critters. The bright yellows and earthy tones would pair well with other Pokémon that have a wild, energetic vibe, like Bidoof or Zigzagoon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Playful / Bright Colors / Rodent Life / Energetic Burst

Raticate 40/102