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.
With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.
With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.
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)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x147-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x205-242%KO Jump Kick 2x158-187%KO Aura Sphere 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% Double Kick 2x39-46% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% Double Kick 2x39-46% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x157-185%KO Brick Break 2x118-138%KO Rock Smash 2x65-76% Arm Thrust 2x25-30% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x45-55% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x185-218%KO Brick Break 2x118-138%KO Rock Smash 2x64-76% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-155%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x44-53% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x75-89% Force Palm 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x42-49% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x185-218%KO Brick Break 2x118-140%KO Rock Smash 2x64-76% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x101-119%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x74-87% Force Palm 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x110-130%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% Double Kick 2x38-46% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x110-130%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% Double Kick 2x38-46% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x187-221%KO Brick Break 2x118-139%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x136-161%KO Hammer Arm 2x136-161%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x95-113%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x134-158%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x42-50% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x147-173%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% Double Kick 2x51-60% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% Double Kick 2x39-46% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% Double Kick 2x39-46% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Brick Break 2x119-141%KO Rock Smash 2x65-76% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x137-162%KO Hammer Arm 2x137-162%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x98-115%KO | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Raticate with Drain Punch (172-202%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Raticate for 72-85%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x172-202%KO Mach Punch 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch29-34% Stone Edge72-85% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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.
Black 2 & White 2 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
Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Facade
- Quick Attack
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Raticate in Black 2 & White 2
Raticate appears at high spawn rates across 10 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 Black 2 & White 2
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-67 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataCastelia SewersWhite 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAnyCastelia SewersBlack 2Grass Lv.14-17CommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.15-16 CityCommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityWhite 2Grass Lv.15-16 CityCommonEarlyAnyCastelia CityBlack 2Grass Lv.16-17 CityCommonMidAnyDouble grassCastelia CityWhite 2Grass Lv.16-17 CityCommonMidAnyDouble grassRelic Passage - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.17 CaveUncommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.17 CaveUncommonMidAny
Step 2Raticate ✓Relic Passage - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidAnyStrange HouseWhite 2Grass Lv.32-33 BuildingUncommonLateAnyStrange HouseBlack 2Grass Lv.32-33 BuildingUncommonLateAnyDreamyard - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.64-67CommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyDreamyard - OvergroundWhite 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassDreamyard - OvergroundBlack 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate 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, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves