The 2009 Pokémon Arceus set Raticate card, numbered 29, offers collectors a strategic Colorless type Stage 1 Pokémon with distinct gameplay mechanics.
Raticate
2009 • Pokémon • Arceus
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The Pokémon Arceus set, released in 2009, includes this Raticate card designated as number 29 within the collection. Designed by artist Masakazu Fukuda, this product represents a pivotal evolution stage in the game, evolving directly from Rattata to provide players with enhanced capabilities. As a Stage 1 Pokémon with 70 HP, it serves as a durable option in the Colorless type category, appealing to collectors who value the strategic depth of the Trading Card Game. Raticate is defined by its unique attack profiles, which introduce complex decision-making into matches. The Colorless Recruit attack allows players to disrupt opponents by viewing their hand and discarding a Supporter card, effectively utilizing the discarded card's effect. Additionally, the Colorless Extend Fang attack offers significant damage potential, scaling by 40 points if a Pokémon Tool card is attached. These mechanics highlight the card's versatility in competitive scenarios, making it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the era. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Arceus set or to add a functional unit to their decks. Its status as a Rare card within the set underscores its importance for those building comprehensive collections of Pokémon trading cards from this release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Raticate
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Masakazu Fukuda
Card Stock
English
70
Colorless
Stage 1
Rattata
Fighting +20
20
Card Text
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Attack: Recruit
Look at your opponent's hand, choose a Supporter card you find there, and discard it. Then, use the effect of that card as the effect of this attack.
Attack: Extend Fang (20+)
If Raticate has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage plus 40 more damage.
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.