Alolan Rattata Collector’s Guide (Sun Moon 76)

Character Intro

Alolan Rattata (Sun Moon 76) is a Common Basic Darkness-type Pokémon card with 40 HP and the attack Gnaw. A simple, straightforward addition to any Sun Moon base set collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 40
• Attack: Gnaw (20 damage)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: When the sun goes down, it becomes active. It runs around town on a chase for good food for the boss of its nest—Raticate.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Set Code: sm1
• Series: Sun Moon
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun Moon base set as card 76. It’s a common card with a single attack, Gnaw, that deals 20 damage without any additional cost. Its Darkness typing and zero retreat cost make it a straightforward pick for collectors focusing on early Sun Moon cards.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identifiers include set code “sm1” and card number 76. Kouki Saitou’s recognizable illustration, along with the Darkness type and Basic stage, help distinguish it from other Rattata cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It has no abilities and a single attack, making it a simple choice for casual play or thematic decks centered on Darkness-type Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a common, it benefits from careful handling to preserve Kouki Saitou’s vibrant artwork. Avoid bending and extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Introduces Alolan Rattata as a basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and modest HP—an easy fit for early Sun Moon collections that highlights the regional variant’s traits through its flavor text and design.