Collector’s Guide: Rattata (Team Rocket #66)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Rattata
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 66
• Rarity: Common
• HP: 40
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Legality: unknown

This Rattata features the Pokémon Power Trickery, allowing you to switch one of your Prize cards with the top card of your deck once per turn, unless Rattata is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Quick Attack, deals 10 damage with a chance to do 10 more damage based on a coin flip. It has a Fighting weakness (×2), Psychic resistance (-30), and no retreat cost.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Team Rocket set, identifiable by the set code “base5” and card number 66. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, known for her classic Pokémon artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• Identifiers include the set name “Team Rocket,” card number 66, and the illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
• The card’s unique ability “Trickery” and its Quick Attack move are signature features.
• The card is a Basic Pokémon with Colorless type and has a Psychic resistance and Fighting weakness.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
• Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping.
• Avoid exposure to water or oils from hands; handle by the edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Team Rocket (base5)

This set introduced dark and mischievous Pokémon themes, with Rattata #66 exemplifying the sneaky nature of Team Rocket Pokémon. The card’s Trickery ability fits the set’s theme of disruption and surprise tactics. As a common card, it is accessible but still valued for its unique power and nostalgic artwork.