Raticate
Base Set · 040/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
040/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Raticate Worth?
Raticate is an Uncommon from Base Set, card number 040/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Raticate Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Raticate (Base Set, 040/102) is worth around $2.22 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.22, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.52. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.22, Lightly Played $1.17, Moderately Played $0.88, Heavily Played $0.72, Damaged $0.52 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $167.50 — about 75x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $49.99.
Is It Worth Grading Raticate?
Grading Raticate can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.22) and a PSA 10 ($167.50) is about $165.28 — a 75x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $49.99, CGC 10 $23.50, CGC 9.5 $6.54. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $6.54 | $6.54 | $6.54 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $17.61 | $17.61 | $17.61 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | 124 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.72 | $0.69 | $0.85 | 321 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.17 | $0.84 | $1.47 | 1,181 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.88 | $0.85 | $1.15 | 656 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.22 | $1.49 | $3.24 | 785 |
Is Raticate a Good Buy?
Raticate is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Raticate's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
