Raticate #88
🔥 Hot MoveRaticate #88 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $6.64, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Raticate #88 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Raticate at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.22 (7d), €0.73 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €0.95 (EUR).
- From Plasma Freeze (Black & White), released 2013.
- Live market value $6.64 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rare rarity.
Raticate price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Raticate #88.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $9.91
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.39
- Mid
- $0.94
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Raticate #88
Printed as #88 in Plasma Freeze, Raticate belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Colorless-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.64, with listings from $5.99 to —.
“With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Freeze #88 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #88 / 116
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Rattata
- Pokédex
- #20
- Released
- 2013/05/08
Raticate attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Raticate #88 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Raticate price analysis
What drives the current market value of Raticate #88.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.64), Normal ($1.03) — 2 versions in total.
In the $6.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $6.64 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Raticate trends at €0.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.61, lowest NM €0.05).
Raticate price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.22, 67.1% above the 30-day average of €0.73.
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.95.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Raticate, with a recorded low of $6.17 and high of $6.64; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Raticate?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Raticate at $6.64 nets roughly $5.46 on eBay, $5.49 on TCGplayer, $5.96 via Cardmarket, $5.62 on Whatnot or $6.64 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.18.
As a rare card, Raticate sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Raticate #88.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Raticate?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Raticate #88 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Raticate within Plasma Freeze
Raticate ranks #54 of 62 tracked Plasma Freeze cards by market value, against a set median of $20.64.
That is 68% below the middle of the set — a top-15% position.
The set's top card is Ultra Ball (#122), valued at $1,199.51.
What makes Raticate valuable
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Raticate is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Raticate
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Raticate can realise well above the $5.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.22 and €0.73) to time entries and exits.
- Plasma Freeze was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Raticate has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Raticate value questions
What is the value of Raticate?
Raticate trades near $6.64 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $5.99–—; Cardmarket shows €0.95.
Is Raticate a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+67.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Raticate?
Raticate is a Rare card from Plasma Freeze (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Raticate are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.64), Normal ($1.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Raticate?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Raticate?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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