Question 1

What is the current market value of Rattata #73?

Accepted Answer

Rattata (Arceus) is presently valued at about $0.38 in raw condition. Week-over-week movement is lower by 6.6%. It is currently 10.2% below the 30-day average of $0.42. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.38 and a peak around $0.44 (16% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Rattata #73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Week-over-week movement is negative (6.6%); this leaves value 14% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.38 and $0.44 create a 16% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Current value is 10.2% below its 30-day reference ($0.42). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Rattata #73 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Rattata is a Arceus card from the 2009 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Colorless. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Lunge". The card has a weakness to Fighting. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Rattata cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Rattata checklist helps contextualize this specific Rattata print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $0.89 (1680% spread). The current card sits +34% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.28. Notable alternatives include Rattata #71 (Team Rocket Returns) at $0.89, Rattata #60 (Perfect Order) at $0.12, Rattata #87 (Plasma Freeze) at $0.34, and Rattata #19 (151) at $0.12.

Question 5

What set is Rattata #73 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Arceus entered circulation in 2009. Arceus is grouped under the Platinum era. The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 17 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Rattata (#73) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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