Alolan Raticate vs Raticate
NormalTypeGains
DarkNormal- 55HP+2075
- 81Attack−1071
- 60Defense+1070
- 50Sp. Atk−1040
- 70Sp. Def+1080
- 97Speed−2077
- 413Total=413
- Run AwayAbility 1Gluttony
- GutsAbility 2Hustle
- HustleHiddenThick Fat
How to get it
Evolve Alolan Rattata at Lv. 20 at night in the games marked with Alolan Rattata
- Sun, MoonWildAkala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Malie City, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Route 10, Route 11, Route 15, Route 16, Route 17, Tapu Village
- SunWildHau'oli City, Kala'e Bay, Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Route 4, Route 6, Route 8
- MoonWildHau'oli City, Kala'e Bay, Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Route 4, Route 6, Route 8, Verdant Cavern
- Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonWildAkala Outskirts, Mount Lanakila, Poni Plains, Route 10, Route 15, Route 16, Route 17, Route 8, Tapu Village
- Ultra SunWildKala'e Bay, Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 6, Route 8
- Ultra MoonWildKala'e Bay, Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, Route 6, Route 8, Verdant Cavern
- Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go EeveeIn-game tradeCerulean City
Form-only moves 14
- Dark Pulse
- Embargo
- Knock Off
- Quash
- Snarl
- Snatch
- Switcheroo
- Torment
- Stockpile
- Swallow
Sludge Wave- Venoshock
Bulk Up
Shadow Claw
Alolan Raticate Moves
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Alolan Raticate learns Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Double-Edge and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Alolan Raticate also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Egg moves make a real difference. Alolan Raticate gets Counter and Final Gambit exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Giga Impact and Hyper Beam.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Alolan Raticate Weakness
Alolan Raticate is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Ghost-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Alolan Raticate can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
What is Alolan Raticate Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Alolan Raticate
Machamp can KO Alolan Raticate with Close Combat (398-468%). Genesect threatens a KO with U-turn (110-130%). Mimikyu's Play Rough also KOs at 106-125%.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Alolan Raticate View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch22-26% Close Combat 4x398-468%KO Stone Edge55-65% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Alolan Raticate View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x110-130%KO Extreme Speed42-49% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Alolan Raticate View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x106-125%KO | ||
Evolution
Alolan Raticate is what Alolan Rattata becomes, and it doesn't evolve any further. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Alolan Raticate
Here is Shiny Alolan Raticate beside its normal colors.
Normal
ShinyHow to Get Alolan Raticate
Alolan Raticate is not found in the wild in Let's Go. Give a Rattata to a person in Cerulean City to get a level 12 Alolan Rattata, then evolve it into Alolan Raticate.
How to Get Alolan Rattata in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Alolan Raticate is scattered across 15 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Alolan Raticate in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You'll find Alolan Raticate across 15 walking encounters from Lv. 17-57, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
High spawn rates in mid-game routes across 17 locations. Alolan Raticate is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Alolan Raticate in Sun & Moon
Alolan Raticate won't take long. 17 walking spots from Lv. 20-59 with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
Base Stats
Alolan Raticate has 413 base stats in total. Sp. Def leads at 80, and Sp. Atk is lowest at 40.
It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare.
Game Availability
Alolan Raticate first appeared in Sun & Moon and is in 3 games: Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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