Team Rocket·#51·2000
Dark Raticate, the notorious Rat Pokémon, is a Normal-type from Generation I, evolving from Rattata, and holds a unique place in Pokémon lore due to its adaptable nature and powerful teeth. This specific 1st Edition common card from the 2000 Team Rocket set stands out for its "Dark Pokémon" designation, reflecting Team Rocket's influence and giving it a distinct art style and risky attack mechanics. Here, visitors will find detailed insights into Raticate's Pokédex lore, the card's exact HP, attack energy costs, damage, effects, weakness, resistance, and its rich edition history.
Read more ↓Raticate, the Rat Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is the evolved form of Rattata, known for its incredible speed and powerful incisors. Raticate are highly adaptable creatures, found in a variety of habitats from urban environments to forests and caves across regions like Kanto, Johto, and Alola. Their diet is diverse, consisting of berries, nuts, and even small Pokémon, which they can chew through with ease using their incredibly strong front teeth. In the games, Raticate often serves as an early-game Pokémon that can be surprisingly effective due to its high Speed stat. Ash Ketchum famously had a Rattata that he briefly traded for a Raticate in the anime, highlighting its role as a common but capable Pokémon. Its persistent presence throughout the Pokémon franchise, often as a recurring antagonist or a reliable early-game companion, has cemented its place in the hearts of many fans, symbolizing the resilience and ubiquity of nature.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
