Dark Raticate 17/109
Pokemon card from Team Rocket Returns · released Nov 1, 2004
Dark Raticate is a Rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 17/109 in Team Rocket Returns (released Nov 1, 2004), illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$97.33 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$99.93 to ~$97.33, down 2.6%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$5.10 | ~$3.35 | ~$5.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$97.33 | ~$45.00 | ~$119.64 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Team Rocket Returns |
| Number | 17/109 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Darkness |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Rattata |
| Artist | Kouki Saitou |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number17/109Card 17 of the 109 in the main Team Rocket Returns list.
- Set symbol
The small Team Rocket Returns symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kouki Saitou” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Dark SeedThe Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn. Put 5 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon at the end of your opponent's next turn.
Spread Poison10The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Retreat cost: 0
Other Dark Raticate printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.