Team Rocket’s Raticate Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Raticate from the Destined Rivals set is a striking Illustration Rare card numbered 202. It features 90 HP and a single attack called Reckless Abandon. This card stands out with its vivid artwork and unique design.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Team Rocket’s Raticate
• Stage: Stage 1
• Type: Colorless
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attack: Reckless Abandon — Flip 2 coins; if both are tails, this Pokémon does 90 damage to itself while dealing 90 damage to the opponent.
• Flavor Text: Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set: Scarlet & Violet – Destined Rivals
• Card Number: 202
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Team Rocket’s Raticate appears in the Scarlet & Violet “Destined Rivals” set, identified by set code sv10 and card number 202. It is classified as an Illustration Rare, making it a visually distinctive and collectible card within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Stage 1 subtype, Colorless type, and the unique attack Reckless Abandon. The illustrator Mékayu’s artwork is a defining feature, along with the card’s regulation mark “I.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and maintain card condition, store Team Rocket’s Raticate in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid touching the card’s surface to prevent wear, especially given its Illustration Rare rarity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): This set features Team Rocket’s Raticate as a powerful Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with a risky but high-damage attack. It stands out for its unique artwork and thematic connection to Team Rocket’s Rattata evolution line.