Dark Raticate 17/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #20
- Card Number 17/109
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKouki Saitou
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
Attacks
- 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 Poison10


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.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Raticate leaping forward with fierce determination, its sharp claws and teeth bared amid a smoky, ominous background, emphasizing its aggressive and shadowy nature.
Playability Overview
Dark Raticate offers strategic disruption with Dark Seed preventing retreat and dealing damage over time, but its relatively low HP and moderate damage output limit its effectiveness in faster-paced competitive decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shadow StreetsThis card has a moody, dark urban vibe with that shadowy, grungy background. It works great as a feature on a page with other Dark-type Pokémon or city-themed cards that feel gritty and tough. Think of it as part of a night prowler or street gang squad.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban City / Gritty / Dark / Night Prowler / Shadow Crew











