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Cards/Alolan Rattata
Alolan Rattata card from the Celestial Guardians set
Illustration by nagimiso. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Alolan Rattata

A basic Dark-type Pokemon with low health and a simple attack.

Darkness50 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 50 hit points, which means it can take two hits from most attacks before fainting.

It has one attack called Bite that deals 20 damage when you attach one Darkness Energy card to it.

Signature attack

Bite

No game text. (20 damage)

Bite is a straightforward move that requires no extra conditions or coin flips. It matters because it offers a reliable way to deal small amounts of damage early in the game.

Attacks

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Bite20

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits best in decks that focus on Darkness Energy cards. It works well for beginners learning how to attach energy and attack.

Strengths
  • Basic Pokemon
  • Simple attack
  • Low cost
Watch out for
  • Grass weakness
  • Low health
  • No extra effects
Pro tip

Attach Darkness Energy cards to this Pokemon quickly so it can start dealing damage sooner.

From the Pokédex

Alolan Rattata lives in the harsh environment of the Alola region and is known for its aggressive nature.

Note for the parent

Your child will likely use this card as an early defender because it is easy to play from the start of the game.

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