Question 1

What is the current market value of Rattata #89?

Accepted Answer

Rattata (Base Set 2) is presently valued at about $0.54 in raw condition. Its 7-day trend is negative at 11.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.52), by 4.8%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.42 and a peak around $0.67 (46% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Rattata #89 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Week-over-week movement is negative (11.5%); this leaves value 19% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.42 and $0.67 create a 46% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.52), the card is trading 4.8% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Rattata #89 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Rattata appears in Base Set 2, released in 2000. Card flavor text reads: "Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Colorless. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Bite". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Psychic. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Rattata cards available?

Accepted Answer

Rattata sits within a broader pool of Rattata variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.10-$1.00, a 900% band. Against the sample mean of $0.44, this card is +23%. Notable alternatives include Rattata #61 (Base) at $0.63, Rattata #66 (Team Rocket) at $1.00, Rattata #89 (Legendary Collection) at $0.18, and Rattata #104 (Boundaries Crossed) at $0.49.

Question 5

What set is Rattata #89 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, Rattata occupies position #89 as a Common card.

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