Rattata #53 from Rocket Gang Strikes Back - Common - Illustrated by Aya Kusube
Colorless

Rattata

#53/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Common, 40 HP, Colorless, illustrated by Aya Kusube.

Card number
#53/85
Rarity
Common
HP
40 HP
Type
Colorless
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Aya Kusube
Original name
コラッタ
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Collector Notes

Rattata

Rattata appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Rattata is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Aya Kusube.

Collector Insights

Rattata is a Pokémon TCG card featuring a Colorless energy cost for its single attack, Fury Swipes. The attack deals 10× damage, with the exact amount determined by flipping 3 coins and counting the number of heads. The card has 40 HP and is part of the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It is classified as a Common rarity card and is numbered 53 in the set. The artwork was created by artist Aya Kusube, contributing to its visual design. The card’s attack mechanics emphasize probabilistic damage calculation, reflecting its thematic ties to quick, unpredictable strikes. As a foundational Pokémon, it serves as a straightforward entry point for players new to the trading card game. Its simplicity and low cost make it accessible for various deck-building strategies.

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