Raticate
Arceus · 29/99 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ArceusNumber
29/99
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Raticate: Rarity & Collectibility
Raticate in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #29/99 of the Arceus set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Raticate?
In 2026, a Near Mint Raticate (Rare, Arceus #29/99) changes hands at roughly $1.79, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.79, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.79, Lightly Played $1.49, Moderately Played $1.43, Heavily Played $0.72, Damaged $0.50 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.98 | $2.98 | $2.98 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.47 | $3.47 | $3.47 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.43 | $1.43 | $1.43 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 50 |
Collector Outlook for Raticate
Raticate holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Raticate on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
