Rattata #71
📉 Dip AlertRattata #71 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $39.99, 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.
Rattata #71 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Rattata at a glance
- 7-day average €0.88; 30-day average €1.15.
- Common rarity.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $39.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.18.
Rattata price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rattata #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $35.00
- Mid
- $250.72
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.50
- Mid
- $1.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rattata #71
Card #71 of Team Rocket Returns is Rattata, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). The card carries 40 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Aya Kusube; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $39.99, spanning $35.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #71 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- 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 #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scramble
As long as your opponent has any Pokémon-ex as his or her Active Pokémon, the Retreat Cost for Rattata is 0.
Fury Swipes
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Scramble
- Attacks
- 1
Rattata price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rattata #71.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $39.99, Normal at $1.30.
This $39.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $39.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.18, with an average sold price of €1.29 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.19.
Rattata price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.88 against a 30-day average of €1.15 (-23.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.18.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $39.99–$39.99. The most recent snapshot of $39.99 sits 100% up that range.
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.
On a $39.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $34.39 via eBay's default tier, $34.59 on TCGplayer, $37.64 on Cardmarket, $35.33 on Whatnot and $39.99 selling directly — a $5.60 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Rattata 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 Rattata #71.
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 #71 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 $39.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $46.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.40 (9.3% 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
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #92 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
That is 50% below the middle of the set — a top-14% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Rattata valuable
- At Common rarity, Rattata is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $39.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Aya Kusube is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rattata comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rattata is a Colorless card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Rattata
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.88 and €1.15) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $39.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Rattata has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Rattata, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Rattata can realise well above the $35.00 low end.
Rattata value questions
What is the value of Rattata?
Rattata trades near $39.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $35.00–—; Cardmarket shows €1.18.
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.
Is Rattata rare?
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.
Which versions of Rattata are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($39.99), Normal ($1.30). 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 $39.99. 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 EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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