#020 Raticate

#020 Raticate

Height0.7 m(2'04")
Weight18.5 kg(40.8 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 1

Raticate's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 55
251
Attack 81
198
Defense 60
156
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 70
176
Speed 97
230
1147
Type Effectiveness

Raticate Abilities

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

HustleHidden

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

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Raticate Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Raticate Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

It uses its whis­ kers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.

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 gnaw­ ing on them.

Silver

Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop grow­ ing, so it gnaws to pare them down.

Crystal

The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It search­ es wide areas for food.

In Other Languages

Raticate's Japanese name is Ratta (ラッタ). Here are all the official names for Raticate across different languages:

JapaneseラッタRatta
Korean레트라
Chinese (Traditional)拉達
FrenchRattatac
GermanRattikarl
SpanishRaticate
ItalianRaticate
Chinese (Simplified)拉达

Raticate Breeding

Species
Mouse Pokémon
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate127
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience145

How to Get Raticate

Raticate can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Raticate in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Kanto #20Johto #18Johto (HGSS) #18Unova (B2W2) #60Alola #16Melemele #16Akala #7Ula'ula #7Poni #7Alola (USUM) #16Melemele (USUM) #16Akala (USUM) #7Ula'ula (USUM) #7Poni (USUM) #7Kanto (LGPE) #20
GameMethodLocationDetails
RedWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21
BlueWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21
YellowWildKanto route 9, Kanto route 10, Kanto route 11, Kanto route 16, Kanto route 18
GoldWildUnion cave b2f, Burned tower 1f, Johto route 38, Johto route 39, Mt mortar upper cave
SilverWildUnion cave b2f, Burned tower 1f, Johto route 38, Johto route 39, Mt mortar upper cave
CrystalWildUnion cave b2f, Burned tower 1f, Johto route 38, Johto route 39, Johto route 42
FireRedWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Pokemon mansion 1f, Pokemon mansion 2f
LeafGreenWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Pokemon mansion 1f, Pokemon mansion 2f
DiamondWildSinnoh route 225, Sinnoh sea route 226
PearlWildSinnoh route 225, Sinnoh sea route 226
PlatinumWildSinnoh route 225, Sinnoh sea route 226
HeartGoldWildUnion cave b2f, Burned tower 1f, Johto route 38, Johto route 39, Mt mortar upper cave
SoulSilverWildUnion cave b2f, Burned tower 1f, Johto route 38, Johto route 39, Mt mortar upper cave
BlackWildDreamyard, Dreamyard b1fDark Grass
WhiteWildDreamyard, Dreamyard b1fDark Grass
Black 2WildDreamyard, Dreamyard b1f, Strange house 1f, Strange house b1f, Relic passage relic castle entranceDark Grass, Wild
White 2WildDreamyard, Dreamyard b1f, Strange house 1f, Strange house b1f, Relic passage relic castle entranceDark Grass, Wild
Ultra MoonGiftHeahea beach
Let's Go PikachuWildKanto route 7, Kanto route 8, Kanto route 9, Kanto route 10, Kanto route 11Overworld
Let's Go EeveeWildKanto route 7, Kanto route 8, Kanto route 9, Kanto route 10, Kanto route 11Overworld
Red JapanWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21
Green JapanWildKanto route 16, Kanto route 17, Kanto route 18, Kanto sea route 21
XdWildCitadark isle 1fSnag
FAQ

About Raticate

Raticate is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 413, Raticate is classified as a Mouse Pokémon and is part of the Rattata → Raticate → Alolan Raticate evolution line.

In competitive play, Raticate is placed in the NatDex Ubers tier where it holds a 0.07% usage rate. Its key abilities are Run Away and Guts and Hustle, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Raticate is weak to Fighting-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Raticate can learn 85 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include U Turn, Sucker Punch, Double Edge, Giga Impact. Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 18.5kg, Raticate has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.