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.
Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.
It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO High Jump Kick 2x200-235%KO Jump Kick 2x155-182%KO Brick Break 2x115-136%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x205-242%KO Cross Chop 2x137-162%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x198-233%KO Cross Chop 2x133-157%KO Dynamic Punch 2x133-157%KO Submission 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x83-100%KO Karate Chop 2x58-69% Rock Smash 2x46-56% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x84-99% Karate Chop 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x84-99% Revenge 2x67-80% Karate Chop 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x80-94% Revenge 2x69-81% Karate Chop 2x57-67% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO High Jump Kick 2x197-233%KO Jump Kick 2x154-182%KO Brick Break 2x117-138%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x165-196%KO Cross Chop 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x165-196%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x80-94% Revenge 2x69-81% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x221-261%KO High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO Jump Kick 2x149-176%KO Brick Break 2x111-132%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Cross Chop 2x107-127%KO Brick Break 2x80-95% Karate Chop 2x55-66% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Cross Chop 2x107-127%KO Submission 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO High Jump Kick 2x200-235%KO Jump Kick 2x155-182%KO Brick Break 2x115-136%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x198-233%KO Cross Chop 2x133-157%KO Submission 2x105-125%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x165-194%KO Cross Chop 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x84-99% Karate Chop 2x56-67% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Heracross can KO Raticate with Megahorn (109-129%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Raticate for 52-61%.
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Megahorn109-129%KO Rock Slide45-54% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Rock Slide52-61% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Flame Wheel and 5 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Raticate Best Moveset
Raticate doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Endeavor and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while flexible EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Endeavor
- Double Edge
- Super Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Raticate gets Bite and Counter exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Hyper Beam and Double-Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Raticate in FireRed & LeafGreen
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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-38 across 30 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataRoute 1FireRedGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 1LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-4 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 2LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22FireRedGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 22LeafGreenGrass Lv.2-5 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 4FireRedGrass Lv.8-12 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 4LeafGreenGrass Lv.8-12 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 9FireRedGrass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 9LeafGreenGrass Lv.14-17 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 16FireRedGrass Lv.18-22 RouteCommonMidRoute 16LeafGreenGrass Lv.18-22 RouteCommonMidPokémon Mansion - 1F/2F/3FFireRedGrass Lv.26-28 BuildingUncommonMidPokémon Mansion - 1F/2F/3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26-28 BuildingUncommonMidRoute 17FireRedGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidRoute 17LeafGreenGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidRoute 18FireRedGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidRoute 18LeafGreenGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidPokémon Mansion - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.26 BuildingRareMidPokémon Mansion - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.26 BuildingRareMid
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 17LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-29 RouteCommonMidRoute 17FireRedGrass Lv.25-29 RouteCommonMidRoute 18LeafGreenGrass Lv.25-29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 18FireRedGrass Lv.25-29 RouteUncommonMidRoute 16LeafGreenGrass Lv.23-25 RouteRareMidRoute 16FireRedGrass Lv.23-25 RouteRareMidPokémon Mansion - 1F/2F/3FFireRedGrass Lv.32-36 BuildingCommonLatePokémon Mansion - 1F/2F/3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32-36 BuildingCommonLatePokémon Mansion - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.34-38 BuildingCommonLatePokémon Mansion - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-38 BuildingCommonLateor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Raticate works as a pivot with 413 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. Thunder Wave with Leftovers 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