Raticate 29 / 99 Pokemon Card from Arceus Set
Raticate is a Stage 1 Pokémon with 70 HP and is of the Colorless type. It is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Arceus set from the mid-2000s…
- Set: Arceus
- Number: 29/99
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Raticate Pokémon Card
Raticate is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Arceus set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 29/99 and is classified as Rare. The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.”.
Raticate Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Raticate
Card number: 29/99
Set: Arceus
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Colorless
HP: 70
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: November 4, 2009
National Pokédex number: 20
Why Collect the Raticate Pokémon Card?
Raticate is a solid addition to the Arceus set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Raticate Pokémon Card
Raticate was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Raticate Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Raticate is about $3.00. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Arceus set has a median card value near $5.00 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Arceus set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Raticate Pokémon Card
Whether Raticate is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 14 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 7.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Raticate Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Raticate are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 14 copies to date.
Other Printings of Raticate
Raticate appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 61 (around $81.00), Skyridge 89 (around $60.00) and Southern Islands 6 (around $30.79).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Raticate Pokémon Card
The Raticate pokémon card is a Rare card from the Arceus set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Arceus set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.00; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Raticate card from?
Raticate is from the Arceus set (Platinum series), numbered 29/99 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Raticate card?
Raticate is classified as Rare.
How much is the Raticate 29/99 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $3.00, within a recent range of roughly
Is the Raticate card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 14 copies so far, with about 7.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Raticate?
PSA has graded 14 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 7.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Raticate card?
Rare cards like Raticate are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Arceus set released?
The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
Are there other printings of Raticate?
Yes. Raticate appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.