Question 1

What is the current market value of Raticate #58?

Accepted Answer

Raticate from Base Set 2 is currently trading around $1.02. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +1.7%. That is close to the 30-day average of $1.01. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.94 to $1.05 (11% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Raticate #58 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (+1.7%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 11% 90-day spread ($0.94-$1.05), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($1.01). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +4685% above raw pricing. PSA 10 is currently around $48.81.

Question 3

What is Raticate #58 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, Base Set 2 introduced this print of Raticate. Card flavor text reads: "It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It seems to slow down if they are cut off." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Colorless. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Raticate develops from Rattata. Attack line includes "Bite" and "Super Fang". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Psychic. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Raticate cards available?

Accepted Answer

Raticate sits within a broader pool of Raticate variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.03 to $3.07 (10133% spread). The current card sits +38% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.74. Notable alternatives include Raticate #29 (Arceus) at $0.90, Raticate #61 (Perfect Order) at $0.03, Raticate #99 (Perfect Order) at $3.07, and Raticate #144 (Unbroken Bonds) at $0.09.

Question 5

What set is Raticate #58 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. Base Set 2 is grouped under the Base era. With 130 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base Set 2 checklist, Raticate occupies position #58 as a Uncommon card.

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