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Rattata.

national dex #019 · gen I
BST 253 · normal
Rattata official artwork
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#019 · gen I
Profile
HP
30
ATK
56
DEF
35
SPA
25
SPD
35
SPE
72
BST 253 · best Speed 72 · worst Sp. Atk 25 · meters scale to 200

Rattata is weak to Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormal
AbilitiesRun Away, Guts, Hustle
Height, weight0.3 m / 3.5 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
#019 of 1025
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Rattata base stats

BST 253 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP30170264
Atk56105232
Def3567185
SpA2549163
SpD3567185
Spe72134267
BST253bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Rattata weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fighting
Resists
nothing, every type lands at full power
Immune to
Ghost

Rattata abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Run AwayEnsures success fleeing from wild battles.
GutsIncreases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
HustlehiddenStrengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Rattata evolution line

2 stages

Rattata evolves into Raticate: level it up to 20 or higher or level it up to 20 or higher at night, Alolan Rattata only, into Alolan Raticate. How to evolve Rattata, every game

Best Rattata moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
normalLast ResortPHYS140
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
normalUproarSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
iceBlizzardSPEC110
electricThunderSPEC110
steelIron TailPHYS100
iceIce BeamSPEC90

Rattata moves

gen 8 · 69 moves · 13 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 11 egg · 14 tutor
58 moves · Rattata appears in 13 games
TackleL1Tail WhipL3Quick AttackL7BiteL12Hyper FangL21CrunchL22Focus EnergyL23AssuranceL25Sucker PunchL25PursuitL27Double EdgeL31Super FangL34EndeavorL41AttractTMBlizzardTMCharge BeamTMConfideTMCountereggCovettutorDouble TeamTMFacadeTMFinal GambiteggFlame WheeleggFrustrationTMFury SwipeseggGrass KnotTMHidden PowerTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMIron TailTMLast ResorteggMe FirsteggProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMReturnTMRevengeeggReversaleggRoundTMScreecheggShadow BallTMShock WaveTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwaggereggTauntTMThiefTMThunderTMThunder WaveTMThunderboltTMToxicTMU TurnTMUproareggWild ChargeTMWork UpTMZen Headbutttutor
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 3
Quick AttackSTABnormalPHYS40100%30Level 7
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 12
Laser FocusnormalSTAT--30Level 13
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 16
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 22
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 23
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10Level 25
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 25
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 31
Super FangSTABnormalPHYS-90%10Level 34
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Level 41
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Charge BeamelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
CutSTABnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Grass KnotgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15TM / HM
PluckflyingPHYS60100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Work UpnormalSTAT--30TM / HM
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
Final GambitfightingSPEC-100%5Egg
Flame WheelfirePHYS60100%25Egg
Fury SwipesSTABnormalPHYS1880%15Egg
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Egg
RevengefightingPHYS60100%10Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Egg
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Egg
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Iron TailsteelPHYS10075%15Tutor
Last ResortSTABnormalPHYS140100%5Tutor
Shock WaveelectricSPEC60-20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
Super FangSTABnormalPHYS-90%10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Tutor
UproarSTABnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Rattata Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VII5 entries
Sun

Its incisors continue growing until its death. If its Trainer doesn’t offer it a file to gnaw on, it will gnaw on door frames, table legs, and so on.

Moon

With their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.

Ultra Sun

Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.

Ultra Moon

This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.

Y

Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives—it will make its nest anywhere.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.

Black 2, White 2

It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.

HeartGold

It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.

SoulSilver

Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

RATTATA is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere.

Emerald

A RATTATA is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly moves its ears and listens for danger. It will make its nest anywhere.

FireRed

Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.

LeafGreen

Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.

Silver

Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav­ enges for edibles the entire day.

Crystal

This POKéMON's impressive vital­ ity allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.

Yellow

Will chew on any­ thing with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.

Rattata species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorPurple
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height0.3 m (0'12")
Weight3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience51
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#019
Kanto#019
Johto#017
Johto (HGSS)#017
Unova (B2W2)#059
Alola (SM)#015
Melemele#015
Akala#006
Ula'ula#006
Poni#006
Alola (USUM)#015
Melemele (USUM)#015
Akala (USUM)#006
Ula'ula (USUM)#006
Poni (USUM)#006
Let's Go Kanto#019
Wild held items
Chilan Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread56 Atk / 25 SpA
Best statSpeed 72average
Speed tier72 Speaverage speed
Defensive load1 weak / 0 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Rattata

Rattata is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its incisors continue growing until its death. If its Trainer doesn’t offer it a file to gnaw on, it will gnaw on door frames, table legs, and so on. Rattata stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Rattata base stats

Rattata has a base stat total of 253, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 72 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 25 (poor). Rattata is average speed with a base Speed of 72.

Rattata weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal-type, Rattata is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Rattata 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Rattata abilities

Rattata's abilities include Run Away, Guts, Hustle. Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles.. Guts increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment. Its Hidden Ability is Hustle, which strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Rattata moves and learnset

Rattata can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Last Resort (Normal, 140 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power), Uproar (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Rattata can learn Blizzard (Ice), Thunder (Electric), Iron Tail (Steel).

Training Rattata

Rattata has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Rattata yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rattata belongs to the Ground egg group. Rattata is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Rattata → Raticate). Wild Rattata may be found holding Chilan Berry.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rattata. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rattata, or use the team builder to see how Rattata fits into your squad.

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