The 2001 Southern Islands release features Raticate as card number 6, offering collectors a distinct piece of early Pokémon TCG history.
Raticate
2001 • Pokémon • Southern Islands
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Released in 2001 as part of the Southern Islands expansion, this Pokémon trading card card features Raticate, identified by card number 6. As a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Rattata, Raticate holds 60 HP and utilizes a Colorless type. The card’s gameplay centers on its Sharp Teeth attack, which requires players to flip a coin to potentially deal 30 additional damage alongside its base 10. This mechanic adds a layer of strategic uncertainty valued by players who enjoy risk-based tactics in the game. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Southern Islands base set, appreciating its place within the early 2000s era of the franchise. Keiko Fukuyama’s artwork brings the creature to life, capturing its essence for fans of the series. For investors and hobbyists alike, cards from this period represent a foundational chapter in Pokémon collectible history. The Southern Islands set remains a notable entry for those building comprehensive collections of vintage Pokémon trading cards.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Raticate
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Keiko Fukuyama
Card Stock
English
60
Colorless
Stage 1
Rattata
Fighting ×2
Psychic -30
20
Card Text
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Attack: Sharp Teeth (10+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
This Pokémon sometimes hunts for food in rivers, swimming using the small webs between the toes on its rear legs.