#88 Raticate - Plasma Freeze (bw9)
Raticate is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featured in the Black & White series as part of the Plasma Freeze set released on May 8, 2013. The card is numbered 88 and classified as Rare, with artwork by 5ban Graphics. It has no retreat cost and no resistances, making it a straightforward play. The Pokémon’s primary attack, Transfer Junk, requires one Colorless Energy to discard a Team Plasma Pokémon, Trainer card, and Energy from the discard pile, adding versatility to its strategy. Its secondary attack, Bite, costs two Colorless Energies to deal 30 damage directly. Raticate’s weakness to Fighting-type attacks is doubled, highlighting its vulnerability in certain matchups. The card’s flavor text describes its fangs as capable of gnawing through thick concrete, emphasizing its physical strength. This card is part of a collection that includes Team Plasma-themed elements, reflecting the set’s thematic focus.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare
Artist
5ban Graphics
Release Date
5/8/2013

Plasma Freeze
Black & White
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