Pokémon TCG Rattata 61/102 Shadowless Base Set Common Card
Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) / Nintendo · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games (TCG)
Era / Decade
Late 1990s (1999 production). Clues include the 1999 Wizards copyright date and the 'Shadowless' border design.
Material
Cardstock with printed matte finish. High-quality vintage printing by Wizards of the Coast.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The card shows significant whitening and edge wear on the yellow borders and corners. There is visible surface scuffing and minor corner softening. Not a candidate for high-grade professional grading.
Demand Level
Moderate. While Rattata is a common card, the 'Shadowless' distinction makes it a steady seller for nostalgic collectors and set-completers.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$1.50 - $4.00 (raw low-to-mid grade)
Estimated Retail Value
$0.05 - $0.10 (original 1999 pack MSRP equivalent)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for Shadowless Rattata in Lightly Played to Moderately Played condition range from $1.00 to $5.00 depending on the specific buyer's need for a set filler.
Description
Vintage 1999 Pokémon Base Set Rattata (61/102). This is the highly sought-after 'Shadowless' variant, distinguished by the lack of a drop shadow on the right side of the character art box and thinner HP font. Features original art by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Key Features
Shadowless variant (rarer than unlimited base set); vintage 1999 WOTC era; highly collectible for 'Master Set' builders; original Ken Sugimori/Mitsuhiro Arita art style.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct font kerning for 1999; proper 'shadowless' border indicators; correct copyright string (1995, 96, 98, 99); matte finish with appropriate saturation. No indicators of a modern proxy or fake.
Flaws to Note
Significant whitening on edges; corner wear; slight 'fuzziness' on the card edges; potential surface scratches. These permanent wear issues prevent it from being a premium 'Near Mint' specimen.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for single cards), TCGPlayer (standard for gamers/collectors), or Mercari (good for small bundles).
Selling Tips
Use keywords 'Shadowless', 'Base Set', and 'Vintage' in the title. Take high-resolution photos of both front and back on a dark background to show edge wear clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via 'eBay Standard Envelope' for low-cost tracked shipping.