Dark Raticate 17/109

Name: Dark Raticate #17 - Team Rocket Returns | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex7-17
Price: 4.58 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Returns Released: Nov 1, 2004

Pokémon

Darkness Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 21 packs (4.8%) Evolves From: Rattata

Raw Prices

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4.58 $0.26 (6.02%)

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80.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	82.50	17.87%	x18
PSA9	9.50	—	x2.1
PSA8	8.00	—	x1.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	510.14	—	x6.4
PSA9	207.61	—	x2.6
PSA8.5	71.65	—	x0.9
PSA8	121.35	1.82%	x1.5
PSA7	24.06	26.63%	x0.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
37
43.53%
$82.50
PSA 9 Mint
32
37.65%
$9.50
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
12
14.12%
$8.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
4
4.71%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Dark Raticate 17/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $4.58 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $37.45

$4.58

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PSA 7 —

PSA 8 −$25.62

$9.50

PSA 9 −$24.32

$82.50

PSA 10 +$39.20

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $4.58 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.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Raticate
National Pokédex #[20]
Card Number 17/109
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date01/11/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion Team Rocket Returns
Evolves From
Rattata
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

Dark Raticate 17/109

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