Lt. Surge's Raticate
Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic Blastoise Suicune ex Deck · 016 · Fixed
Current Prices
Number
016
Rarity
Fixed
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
4,490
Last Updated
Mar 2, 2026
About Lt. Surge's Raticate
Lt. Surge's Raticate is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 016 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Lt. Surge's Raticate Price Analysis
The current market price for Lt. Surge's Raticate from Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic Blastoise Suicune ex Deck is $4.79 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.50 to a high of $30.00. Over the past 30 days, Lt. Surge's Raticate has increased in value by +62.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (4,490+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lt. Surge's Raticate
Professional grading is available for Lt. Surge's Raticate and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $14.00 | $14.99 | $16.00 | 135 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $4.79 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $2.65 | $3.27 | $3.27 | 60 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $27.50 | $20.00 | $29.99 | 325 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $0.50 | $30.00 | 3,975 |
Is Lt. Surge's Raticate a Good Investment?
As a common card, Lt. Surge's Raticate's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
