Rattata

Rattata is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Rattata has an Alolan Form, introduced in Pokémon Sun/Moon.

Pokédex data

National № 0019
Type Normal
Species Mouse Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Run Away
2. Guts
Hustle (hidden ability)
Local № 0019 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0017 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0019 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0017 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0059 (Black 2/White 2)
0015 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0015 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0019 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 51
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 30
170 264
Attack 56
105 232
Defense 35
67 185
Sp. Atk 25
49 163
Sp. Def 35
67 185
Speed 72
134 267
Total 253 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 Rattata.

Pokédex data

National № 0019
Type Dark Normal
Species Mouse Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
Abilities 1. Gluttony
2. Hustle
Thick Fat (hidden ability)
Local № 0019 (Red/Blue/Yellow)
0017 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0019 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0017 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0059 (Black 2/White 2)
0015 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0015 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0019 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 51
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 30
170 264
Attack 56
105 232
Defense 35
67 185
Sp. Atk 25
49 163
Sp. Def 35
67 185
Speed 72
134 267
Total 253 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.

Evolution chart

(Level 20)
Alolan Rattata#0019
Rattata
Alolan Rattata
Dark · Normal
(Level 20, Nighttime)
Alolan Raticate#0020
Raticate
Alolan Raticate
Dark · Normal

Rattata changes

Pokédex entries

Rattata

Red
Blue
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Yellow Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
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 scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Crystal This POKéMON’s impressive vitality allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It’s cautious in the extreme, and its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.

Alolan Rattata

Sun With its incisors, it gnaws through doors and infiltrates people’s homes. Then, with a twitch of its whiskers, it steals whatever food it finds.
Moon When the sun goes down, it becomes active. It runs around town on a chase for good food for the boss of its nest—Raticate.
Ultra Sun It shows no interest in anything that isn’t fresh. If you take it shopping with you, it will help you pick out ingredients.
Ultra Moon Night after night, they sneak into people’s homes seeking food. A massive outbreak of them has become an issue of public concern.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Its whiskers provide it with a keen sense of smell, enabling it to pick up the scent of hidden food and locate it instantly.

Moves learned by Rattata

Moves learnt by level up

Rattata learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
4Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
7Focus EnergyNormalStatus
10BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
13Laser FocusNormalStatus
16Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
19AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
22CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
25Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
28Super FangNormalPhysical 90
31Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
34EndeavorNormalPhysical 100

Egg moves

Rattata learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rattata gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100

Moves learnt by TM

Rattata is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Rattata learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
6Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
9Focus EnergyNormalStatus
12BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Super FangNormalPhysical 90
18CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
21Hyper FangNormalPhysical 80 90
24Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
27Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by TM

Rattata is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

Rattata sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Rattata sprite from Red & Blue Rattata sprite from Silver Rattata sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Rattata sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rattata sprite from Black & White Rattata sprite from X & Y Rattata sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Rattata Shiny sprite from Silver Rattata Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Rattata Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rattata Shiny sprite from Black & White Rattata Shiny sprite from X & Y Rattata Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Rattata

Red
Blue
Route 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 21, 22
Yellow Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22, Pokémon Mansion
Gold Route 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 46, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Sprout Tower, Tin Tower, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave
Silver Route 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 46, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Sprout Tower, Tin Tower, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave
Crystal Route 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 21, 22, 29, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 42, 46, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Sprout Tower, Tin Tower, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 17, 18, 22, Pokémon Mansion
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 225, 226
HeartGold Route 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 22, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 46, Bell Tower, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Sprout Tower, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave
SoulSilver Route 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 46, Bell Tower, Burned Tower, Mt. Mortar, Sprout Tower, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave
Black
White
Breed Raticate
Black 2
White 2
Castelia City, Castelia Sewers, Relic Passage
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 117
Sun
Moon
Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, Kala'e Bay, Hau'oli City, Verdant Cavern
Ultra Sun Route 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, Kala'e Bay
Ultra Moon Route 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, Kala'e Bay, Verdant Cavern
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, Cerulean City, Pokémon Mansion
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 225, 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Rattata
Japanese コラッタ (Koratta)
German Rattfratz
French Rattata
Italian Rattata
Spanish Rattata
Korean 꼬렛 (kkoret)
Chinese (Simplified) 小拉达
Chinese (Traditional) 小拉達

 

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
rat-a-tat-tat
repeated fast knocking sound