Is Raticate Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Rattata evolves at level 20. Normal with AbilityGuts. Serviceable through Burgh and Elesa with raw power, but can't keep up past Clay. Better options show up by Driftveil.
Rattata has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Rattata trades roughly evenly with Roxie's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Marlon's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Shauntal's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Catch Rattata on Castelia City (walking, Lv 15-16, common).
Your Rattata should hit Level 20 before you reach Burgh, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Raticate in Black 2 & White 2
Raticate appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Raticate in B2W2
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-67 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataCastelia SewersLv.14-17GrassRate 45%AnyCastelia CityLv.15-16GrassRate 30%AnyRelic Passage - Room 3Lv.17CaveRate 10%Any- Step 2Raticate ✓Relic Passage - Room 2Lv.29CaveRate 10%AnyStrange HouseLv.32-33FloorRate 15%AnyDreamyard - OvergroundLv.57GrassRate 10%AnyDreamyard - B1FLv.64-67GrassRate 10%AnyDouble grassor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Raticate Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Raticate
 Riolu Fighting | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-155%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-157%KO | ||
Riolu Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x187-221%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x110-130%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x187-220%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x145-170%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Timburr Fighting | C | |
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x194-228%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x143-169%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x189-222%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
In Black 2 & White 2, Machamp's Stone Edge hits Raticate for 72-85%.
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch29-34% Stone Edge72-85% | ||
Raticate Evolutions
Raticate is what Rattata becomes. Breed it for Rattata eggs (quick to hatch). A massive 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
Breeding
Breed with Raticate to get Rattata eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Final Gambit and 8 more.
B2W2 Raticate Best Moveset
Opponents that rely on MoveWill-O-Wisp or MoveThunder Wave to shut down physical attackers accidentally activate AbilityGuts instead, turning Raticate into a harder threat. Held ItemFlame Orb self-activates the boost, and MoveFacade at doubled power answers most targets that can't resist Normal. The moveset punishes status strategies.
Best Build
Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Facade
- Quick Attack
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Double-Edge and Blizzard bring the raw damage. But Raticate also picks up coverage across 12 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.
Raticate Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black 2 & White 2, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2'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.
Raticate is a physical attacker with base 81 Attack. Speed tells the real story. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
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 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves