Raticate
Raticate is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Raticate has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 18.5 kg (40.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Run Away 2. Guts Hustle (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0020 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0018 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0020 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0018 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0060 (Black 2/White 2) 0016 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0016 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0020 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
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| Catch rate | 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 145 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
| Total | 413 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Normal |
| Species | Mouse Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Gluttony 2. Hustle Thick Fat (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0020 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0018 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0020 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0018 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0060 (Black 2/White 2) 0016 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0016 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0020 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 145 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 71 | 132 | 265 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 77 | 143 | 278 | |
| Total | 413 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Raticate.
Evolution chart
Raticate changes
- In Generation 1, Raticate has a base Special stat of 50.
- In Generations 1-2, Raticate has a catch rate of 90.
- In Generations 1-4, Raticate has a base experience yield of 116.
- In Generations 2-7, Raticate has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generation 7, Alolan Raticate has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Raticate
| Red Blue |
It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off. |
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| Yellow | Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey. |
| Gold | Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them. |
| Silver | Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down. |
| Crystal | The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses. |
| FireRed | Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers. |
| LeafGreen | It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off. |
| Emerald | A RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls. |
| HeartGold | Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them. |
| SoulSilver | Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down. |
| Black White |
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease. |
| X | It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls. |
| Y | The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Raticate’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses. |
| Sun | Its hind feet are webbed, so it’s a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans. |
| Moon | Its disposition is far more violent than its looks would suggest. Don’t let your hand get too close to its face, as it could bite your hand clean off. |
| Ultra Sun | People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in Alola. |
| Ultra Moon | Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It whittles down its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder block walls. |
Alolan Raticate
| Sun | It forms a group of Rattata, which it assumes command of. Each group has its own territory, and disputes over food happen often. |
|---|---|
| Moon | This gourmet Pokémon is particular about the taste and freshness of its food. Restaurants where Raticate live have a good reputation. |
| Ultra Sun | It has an incredibly greedy personality. Its nest is filled with so much food gathered by Rattata at its direction, it can’t possibly eat it all. |
| Ultra Moon | It commands a nest of Rattata. Different nests don’t get along, whipping up severe fights over feeding grounds. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare. |
Moves learned by Raticate
Moves learnt by level up
Raticate does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Raticate does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Raticate cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Raticate learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 7 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 19 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 34 | Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 39 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 44 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Raticate learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Raticate learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Raticate gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
| Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Raticate is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Raticate sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Raticate
Other languages
| English | Raticate |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ラッタ (Ratta) |
| German | Rattikarl |
| French | Rattatac |
| Italian | Raticate |
| Spanish | Raticate |
| Korean | 레트라 (reteura) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拉达 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 拉達 |
| English |
Mouse Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ねずみポケモン |
| German | Maus-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Souris |
| Italian | Pokémon Topo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Ratón |
| Korean | 쥐포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鼠宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鼠寶可夢 |
Name origin
- rat
- a rodent mammal
- eradicate
- to exterminate



