Raticate 88 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set

About the Raticate Pokémon Card

Raticate is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 88/116 and is classified as Rare. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.

The card includes the flavor text: “With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.”.

Raticate Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Raticate

Card number: 88/116

Set: Plasma Freeze

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1, Team Plasma

Type: Colorless

HP: 70

Artist: 5ban Graphics

Release date: May 8, 2013

National Pokédex number: 20

Why Collect the Raticate Pokémon Card?

Raticate is a solid addition to the Plasma Freeze 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 5ban Graphics.

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 $3.89. Recent listings range from roughly

For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +126% over the last 7 days and +56% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Freeze 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.

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.

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 Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.89; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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