Dark Raticate Team Rocket Returns #17
Dark Raticate is a Rare Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (#17), illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It's a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Rattata, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $39.60 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $510 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 13× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $510$345–$571 | |
| PSA 9 | $208$70–$244 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $72$20–$72 | |
| PSA 6 | $7$7–$7 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$85.09 grading fee → 12.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $510.14 | $85.09 | +$385 | 12.9× |
| PSA 9 | $207.61 | $72.07 | +$96 | 5.2× |
| PSA 8.5 | $71.65 | $70.71 | −$39 | 1.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 218 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 5.5% | $510.00 |
| PSA 9 | 50.5% | $208.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 44% | $40.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
1% spreadCurrently 1% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Card text
Evolves from Rattata.
About the Pokémon
It uses its whis kers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
Card details
Other Dark Raticate cards
There are 2 different Dark Raticate printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Team Rocket Returns #17 (Rare).
More from Team Rocket Returns
Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Raticate (Team Rocket Returns #17) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dark Raticate from Team Rocket Returns is worth approximately $39.60 ungraded (near-mint), and around $510 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Dark Raticate?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Dark Raticate from Team Rocket Returns is worth around $510 — roughly 13× the raw ungraded value of $39.60.
Should I grade my Dark Raticate?
A PSA 10 sells for about $510 versus $39.60 raw — roughly a 13× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Dark Raticate rare?
Dark Raticate is a Rare card from Team Rocket Returns (card #17), illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Its current blended market value is $39.60 ungraded.