Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Rattata

Rattata

Mouse Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rattata is a Normal Type Mouse Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Rattata can be found with Run Away, Guts and Hustle as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 253 combined Base Stats.

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Rattata Stats & Abilities
Rattata Evolutions
Rattata Locations
Rattata Weakness
Rattata Best Moves
Rattata Level Up Moves
Rattata TM Moves
Rattata Egg Moves
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Rattata Stats and Abilities

Based on Rattata Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Rattata Highest IV Stat is Speed 72 and the Lowest being Special Attack 25.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	30	170	264
E	Attack	56	105	232
F	Defense	35	67	185
F	Special Attack	25	49	163
F	Special Defense	35	67	185
E	Speed	72	134	267
F	Total	253


Rattata	Detail
Best Nature	Jolly ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Run Away Ability 1	Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap.
Guts Ability 2	Guts raises the ability-bearer's Attack by 50% when inflicted by a major status ailment (poison, burn, paralysis, freeze or sleep). If burnt, the Pokémon does not suffer the usual drop in Attack.
Hustle Hidden Ability	Hustle increases the ability-bearer's Attack by 50%, however, it also reduces the Accuracy of all Physical moves by 20%.

How To Evolve Rattata in BDSP

Rattata requires (Level 20) to evolve into Raticate.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Rattata	Level 20 →	Raticate


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Rattata	Level 20 →	Raticate

Where To Find Rattata in BDSP

Rattata has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 226	100 - 20%	Rattata Lv. 20-22
Route 226	5 - 1%	Raticate Lv. 51-52
Route 225	100 - 20%	Rattata Lv. 20-22
Route 225	5 - 1%	Raticate Lv. 50-52
Sunlit Cavern	National	Raticate Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern	National	Rattata Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Raticate Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Rattata Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Raticate Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Rattata Lv. 16-63
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Riverbank Cave	National	Raticate Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Rattata Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Raticate Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Rattata Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rattata Weakness

Rattata is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Rattata to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Rattata Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape
A	Blaziken
B	Lucario
B	Gallade
B	Poliwrath

What pokemon is Rattata Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir
B	Gengar
C	Drifblim
C	Mismagius
C	Spiritomb

Best Moves Rattata in BDSP

Best Moveset for Rattata Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
31	Double-Edge	Physical	180	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
16	Take Down	Physical	135	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
22	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
25	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.

Best Moveset for Rattata TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Rattata Lv Up Moves

Rattata TM Moves

Rattata Egg Moves

Rattata Level Up Moves

List of Moves Rattata can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Tail Whip	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Quick Attack	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
7	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
10	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
13	Laser Focus	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
16	Take Down	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
19	Assurance	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
22	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
25	Sucker Punch	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
28	Super Fang	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Always takes off half of the opponent's HP.
31	Double-Edge	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
34	Endeavor	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.

Rattata TM Moves

List of Moves Rattata can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM42	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM88	Pluck	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the opponent is holding a berry, its effect is stolen by user.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Rattata Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Rattata can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
Flame Wheel	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May burn opponent.
Fury Swipes	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Uproar	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
Last Resort	Power: 210 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Can only be used after all other moves are used.
Revenge	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
Final Gambit	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.

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