
Alolan Rattata vs Rattata
NormalTypeGains
Dark
Normal
Same as Rattata
- HP30
- AttackAtk56
- DefenseDef35
- Sp. AtkSpA25
- Sp. DefSpD35
- SpeedSpe72
- Total253
- Run AwayAbility 1Gluttony
- GutsAbility 2Hustle
- HustleHiddenThick Fat
How to get it in Sun & Moon
- 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
Form-only moves 11
Dark Pulse
Embargo
Quash
Snarl
Snatch
Switcheroo
Torment
Stockpile
Swallow
Shadow Claw
Sludge Bomb
Sun & Moon Alolan Rattata Locations
Alolan Rattata is scattered across 15 spots in early-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 Rattata in Sun & Moon
You'll find Alolan Rattata across 15 walking encounters from Lv. 2-20, sorted by game progression. Earlier spots show up first so you can grab one as soon as it's reachable.
Shiny Alolan Rattata in Sun & Moon
Here is Shiny Alolan Rattata beside its normal colors.
Normal
ShinyAlolan Rattata Weakness
Alolan Rattata's Dark/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic and Ghost-type attacks completely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
What is Alolan Rattata Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Alolan Rattata
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Azumarill WaterFairy | C | |
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x127-150%KO | ||
Paras BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Paras builds →Brick Break 4x177-208%KO Fury Cutter 2x73-88% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Vikavolt builds →Bug Bite 2x106-125%KO | ||
Jigglypuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Jigglypuff builds →Brick Break 4x133-158%KO Disarming Voice 2x58-69% | ||
Ledian Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Ledian builds →Brick Break 4x119-142%KO Silver Wind 2x90-106%KO | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Alolan Rattata View Cutiefly builds →Silver Wind 2x90-106%KO Draining Kiss 2x79-94% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | C | |
Morelull GrassFairy | C | |
Alolan Rattata Evolutions
One evolution ahead. Alolan Rattata grows into Alolan Raticate through a straightforward two-stage chain. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Alolan Rattata Moves in Sun & Moon
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Counter and Final Gambit on Alolan Rattata. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Skull Bash and Double-Edge, they expand what Alolan Rattata can actually threaten in practice.
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
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Alolan Rattata has 253 base stats in total. Speed leads at 72, and Sp. Atk is lowest at 25.
Game Availability
Alolan Rattata 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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