#019
Rattata
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 255 (100.0%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 51
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Generation VI
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
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 VII
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.
With their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.
Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.
This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.
Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Will chew on any thing with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
Generation II
It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav enges for edibles the entire day.
This POKéMON's impressive vital ity allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Generation IV
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Generation V
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | Tail Whip | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | Quick AttackSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Laser Focus | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 16 | Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 22 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 23 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 31 | Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Super FangSTAB | nor | P | — | 90% | 10 |
| 41 | EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Charge Beam | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| CutSTAB | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Pluck | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Final Gambit | fig | S | — | 100% | 5 |
| Flame Wheel | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Fury SwipesSTAB | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| Last ResortSTAB | nor | P | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Revenge | fig | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| UproarSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| EndeavorSTAB | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Tail | ste | P | 100 | 75% | 15 |
| Last ResortSTAB | nor | P | 140 | 100% | 5 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Super FangSTAB | nor | P | — | 90% | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| UproarSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Rattata may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Rattata
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About Rattata
Rattata is a Normal-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.