Rattata #73
🔥 Hot MoveRattata #73 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $10.64, 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 Rattata #73 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Rattata at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.21.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Recent averages: €0.20 (7d), €0.18 (30d).
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Trades around $10.64 on TCGplayer.
Rattata price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rattata #73.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.50
- Mid
- $10.07
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.37
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rattata #73
Card #73 of Arceus is Rattata, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 30 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $10.64 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.50 to —.
“Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #73 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #73 / 99
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #19
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Rattata attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rattata #73 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lunge
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Rattata price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rattata #73.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($10.64), Normal ($0.41) — 2 versions in total.
$10.64 gives Rattata real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$10.64 gives Rattata real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Rattata trends at €0.21 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.18, lowest NM €0.02).
Rattata price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €0.20, 11.1% above the 30-day average of €0.18.
Single-day average: €0.35; Cardmarket trend price €0.21.
Rattata has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.64 to $10.64; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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.
Selling Rattata at $10.64 nets roughly $8.93 on eBay, $8.98 on TCGplayer, $9.76 via Cardmarket, $9.18 on Whatnot or $10.64 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.71.
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 #73 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 $10.64 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 $56.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-50.1% 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 Arceus
By market value Rattata sits at #51 of 75 in Arceus (set median $17.93).
It sits in the top 33% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Rattata valuable
- At Common rarity, Rattata is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Colorless typing means Rattata has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Miki Tanaka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- With steady supply, Rattata is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Rattata
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Rattata can realise well above the $4.50 low end.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Rattata has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Rattata can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Rattata value questions
What is Rattata #73 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $10.64 (low $4.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.21.
Should I buy Rattata?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Rattata rare?
Rattata is a Common card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Rattata are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($10.64), Normal ($0.41). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Rattata?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.64. 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 Rattata?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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