Team Rocket's Raticate #202

Team Rocket's Raticate (202/182) from the Destined Rivals set stands out as an Illustration Rare and a secret card. Its designation as a secret rare, with a card number exceeding the set's standard count, signifies its inherent scarcity and makes it a particularly desirable find for collectors. The Illustration Rare rarity further elevates its appeal, featuring unique, full-art artwork that often contributes to a card's collectibility.

Mékayu's distinctive artwork for this Raticate captures the essence of the "Mouse Pokémon," reflecting its description as relying on its whiskers for balance and becoming aggressive if they are touched. The card's flavor text emphasizes this protective nature, stating, "Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers." This temperament is also echoed in its attack, "Reckless Abandon," which deals 90 damage but risks inflicting 90 damage to itself if two coins land on tails, adding a layer of thematic unpredictability to its gameplay.