Rattata #72
Rattata is card #72 from Team Rocket Returns, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $74.95 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Rattata #72 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Rattata at a glance
- 7-day average €1.02; 30-day average €1.12.
- From Team Rocket Returns (EX), released 2004.
- Trades around $74.95 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.95.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Rattata price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rattata #72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $37.70
- Mid
- $73.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.54
- Mid
- $1.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rattata #72
Printed as #72 in Team Rocket Returns, Rattata belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. A Colorless-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $74.95, spanning $37.70–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #72 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #19
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Rattata attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rattata #72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Call for Family
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Snarl
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to the Defending Pokémon. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Rattata price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rattata #72.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($74.95), Normal ($1.53) — 2 versions in total.
A $74.95 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $74.95 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Rattata at a trend of €0.95, an average sold price of €0.98 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Rattata price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €1.02 against a 30-day average of €1.12 (-8.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.82, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.95.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Rattata, with a recorded low of $74.95 and high of $74.95; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Rattata?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $74.95 market translates to a net of about $64.72 (eBay), $65.09 (TCGplayer), $70.85 (Cardmarket), $66.48 (Whatnot) or $74.95 (direct). That $10.23 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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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 Rattata?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rattata #72 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 $74.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $155.62 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $25.20. You need a graded sale of $120.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $60.55 (52.7% 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.
Rattata within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Rattata sits at #59 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
That is 6% below the middle of the set — a top-45% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Rattata valuable
- Rattata is a Colorless card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $74.95 with thin supply, Rattata sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Rattata comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Rattata
- For Rattata, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Rattata can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $74.95 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $74.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Rattata value questions
What is Rattata #72 worth?
Rattata trades near $74.95 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $37.70–—; Cardmarket shows €0.95.
Should I buy Rattata?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Rattata?
Rattata is a Common card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Rattata have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($74.95), Normal ($1.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rattata?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $74.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Rattata cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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