# Raticate #040/102

The Raticate (#040/102, Base Set) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.0/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/pokemon-base-set-raticate-uncommon

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #040/102
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $2
- 1-year change: +41.7%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 8.2
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 8.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 8.5 | 33% | $3 |
| 8 | 67% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- C(Back): 33% of scans
- Sharp (Front): 33% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Raticate carries a market value of $2. Community scans grading 8.5 are worth roughly $3, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Raticate worth?

The Raticate from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Raticate cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Raticate averages a 8.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 8.2, surface 7.8, centering 8.7.

### What are the most common defects on a Raticate?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Raticate cards are C(Back) (33% of scans), Sharp (Front) (33% of scans), Whitening (Front) (33% of scans).

### Is the Raticate worth grading?

Whether the Raticate is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app