#90 Raticate - Shining Darkness (dp3)
Raticate is a Pokémon card from the Shining Darkness set, released on July 5, 2007. It has a card number of 90 and is classified as Uncommon rarity. The Pokémon has 70 HP and is illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. Its attacks include "Gnaw Off," which costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage plus an additional 60 if a coin flip results in heads. The second attack, "Sneaky Attack," also requires one Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage plus 20 more if Raticate has Darkness Energy attached. Both attacks emphasize strategic use of energy types and conditional damage modifiers. The card’s design reflects its role as a Dark-type Pokémon, leveraging energy interactions to maximize offensive potential. Its mechanics focus on probabilistic and situational damage boosts, enhancing gameplay versatility. The card’s artwork and text align with the themes of stealth and calculated strikes typical of Raticate’s in-game behavior.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Ken Sugimori
Release Date
7/5/2007
Shining Darkness
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