What is Raticate weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

How do you evolve Raticate?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Raticate?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. Sucker Punch with Flame Orb is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Raticate?

Run Away is the go-to ability for Raticate. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

Raticate - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

97Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Raticate's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP55

Attack81

Defense60

Sp. Atk50

Sp. Def70

Speed97

Total413

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate127 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight18.5 kg

Base XP145

Abilities

Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

GutsPopular

Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

HustleHAPopular

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

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It makes its Rattata underlings gather food for it, dining solely on the most nutritious and delicious fare.

Raticate Weakness

Raticate is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Raticate's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.

Raticate Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Raticate in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Hitmonlee Fighting	B
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 45 Jump KickLv. 30 Brick BreakLv. 20 Rolling KickLv. 1 Damage vs Raticate High Jump Kick 2x 200-235%KO Jump Kick 2x 155-182%KO Brick Break 2x 115-136%KO Rolling Kick 2x 94-111%KO View Hitmonlee builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves SuperpowerLv. 48 SubmissionLv. 26 Brick BreakLv. 21 Karate ChopLv. 16 Damage vs Raticate Superpower 2x 158-187%KO Submission 2x 105-125%KO Brick Break 2x 100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x 68-81% View Machoke builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Raticate is what Rattata becomes. Breed it for Rattata eggs (quick to hatch). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Rattata pushed Raticate to 413 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +35. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#019Rattata

Level 20

#020Raticate

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Rattata

Normal

Raticate

Normal

55+25

ATK

81+25

DEF

60+25

SP.ATK

50+25

SP.DEF

70+35

SPE

97+25

BST

253D-Tier

413C-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Physical

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Raticate Best Moveset

Raticate keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Flame Orb gives it self-burn for Guts activation, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

The level-up pool tells the story here. Raticate learns Double-Edge and Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Lv 1

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 1

Fury Swipes

—188015Normal

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

A4010030Normal

Lv 1

Swords Dance

A——20Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 3

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 6

Quick Attack+1

A4010030Normal

Lv 9

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 12

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 15

Super Fang

D—9010Normal

Lv 18

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 26

Hyper Fang

—809015Normal

Lv 34

Sucker Punch+1

S701005Dark

Lv 42

Double-Edge

A12010015Normal

TM Moves

TM51

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM10

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM12

Facade

S7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM55

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM19

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM43

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM02

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM38

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM16

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TM36

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM18

U-turn

A7010020Bug

Egg Moves

Raticate doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Raticate can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Raticate in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

decent spawn rates for Raticate across 22 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Where To Catch Raticate in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

The path to Raticate starts with Rattata at Lv. 3-44 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Rattata
Route 3
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route
40%Early
Route 4
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route
35%Early
Route 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 22
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 22
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
30%Early
Route 3
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route
30%Early
Route 5
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
30%Early
Route 5
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
30%Early
Route 4
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route
25%Early
Route 11
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route
25%Early
Route 11
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route
25%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-4 Route
20%Early
Route 2 - Area 1
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-4 Route
20%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.3-8 Route
20%Early
Route 2 - Area 2
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.3-8 Route
20%Early
Route 6
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Route 6
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route
20%Early
Cerulean City
Let's Go EeveeIn-game trade Lv.12 City
Early
Trade for (give Rattata)
Cerulean City
Let's Go PikachuIn-game trade Lv.12 City
Early
Trade for (give Rattata)
Route 9
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.17-22 Route
20%Mid
Route 9
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.17-22 Route
20%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Route
15%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Route
15%Mid
Route 7
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 7
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Pokémon Mansion - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
15%Late
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
15%Late
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
15%Late
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
15%Late
Route 21
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route
10%Late
Route 21
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route
10%Late
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
Train until Level 20
Step 2Raticate ✓
Route 11
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route
10%Early
Route 11
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route
10%Early
Route 7
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 7
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 8
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.22-27 Route
15%Mid
Route 9
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.17-22 Route
10%Mid
Route 9
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.17-22 Route
10%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Route
10%Mid
Route 10
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Route
10%Mid
Route 21
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.37-42 Route
20%Late
Route 21
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.37-42 Route
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 1F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 1F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 2F
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Pokémon Mansion - 2F
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.39-44 Building
20%Late
Route 16
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.31-36 Route
15%Late
Route 16
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.31-36 Route
15%Late
Route 18
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
15%Late
Route 18
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
15%Late
Route 17
Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
Route 17
Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route
5%Late
or evolve from Rattata (Step 1)

Raticate Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. Sucker Punch with Flame Orb is the standard set.
Run Away is the go-to ability for Raticate. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

Game Availability

Available since Red & Blue, Raticate appears in 18 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.

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