What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Raticate #40?

An ungraded Raticate [1999-2000] #40 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued around $8.

How much more is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded version?

A PSA 10 copy of this card is valued at $159, significantly higher than the $8 ungraded price.

Which condition offers the best immediate return on investment?

For the highest potential return, a PSA 10 grade is recommended, though an ungraded copy is available for less.

Raticate [1999-2000] #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Raticate [1999-2000] #40 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Raticate [1999-2000] #40 value — Ungraded $8 · Grade 9 $33 · PSA 10 $159. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

4.1×

$33

Grade 9

19.9×

$159

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 19.9× raw.

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Which version do you have?

If you just want Raticate #40, grab the Standard version for only $2. The Trainer Deck A ($351) and 1st Edition ($18) versions offer significant premiums due to their specific packaging or early printings, while Shadowless ($5) provides a slight scarcity bump. Buyers prioritizing ownership should choose Standard, whereas serious collectors seeking investment value should target Trainer Deck A or 1st Edition.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Trainer Deck ARaticate [Trainer Deck A] #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$351.04—eBay ↗

1st EditionRaticate [1st Edition] #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$18.27$589.12eBay ↗

1999-2000— this pageRaticate [1999-2000] #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$7.96$159.39eBay ↗

ShadowlessRaticate [Shadowless] #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$4.65$385eBay ↗

StandardRaticate #40 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.29$205eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Raticate [1999-2000] #40 (Pokémon Base Set)$7.96

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Raticate [1999-2000] #40 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Raticate [1999-2000] #40 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $8. A Grade 9 copy runs about $33, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $159.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$8	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$33	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$159	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale value for an ungraded Raticate #40?: An ungraded Raticate [1999-2000] #40 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued around $8.
How much more is a PSA 10 compared to an ungraded version?: A PSA 10 copy of this card is valued at $159, significantly higher than the $8 ungraded price.
Which condition offers the best immediate return on investment?: For the highest potential return, a PSA 10 grade is recommended, though an ungraded copy is available for less.