Rattata Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #87

Character Intro

Rattata from the Plasma Freeze set is a common card numbered 87. This lively Pokémon has 40 HP and features the attack Lunge. Its straightforward design fits well within the set’s energetic theme.

Quick Facts

• HP: 40
• Type: Colorless
• Attack: Lunge (30 damage, flip a coin to determine effect)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Common
• Stage: Basic
• Series: Black & White
• Set: Plasma Freeze (#87)
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Flavor Text: It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Rattata from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 87. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring the single attack “Lunge,” which requires two Colorless energies and involves a coin flip mechanic.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifier: set code “bw9-87.”
• Artwork: Masakazu Fukuda.
• Type: Colorless; no regulation mark.
• Image: /images/bw9/bw9-87.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its simple attack and low HP make it more suitable for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain the clarity of Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork and the card’s overall value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Includes Rattata as a basic, low-HP Colorless Pokémon with a straightforward attack. It fits into the set’s theme of Plasma Pokémon but stands out as a simple, reliable card for collectors and beginners alike.

This Rattata card is a modest yet charming piece of the Plasma Freeze collection, ideal for those who appreciate the foundational elements of the Pokémon TCG.