Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Raticate useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Built to hit on the physical side. A longtime staple going back to Gen 1.
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.
Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.
Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.
Raticate Weakness
GoodRaticate is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Raticate's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Raticate is what Rattata becomes. Breed it for Rattata eggs (quick to hatch). Plenty of partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Raticate to get Rattata eggs easily using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Flame Wheel and 3 more.
For an attacker, Raticate wants flexible EVs EVs and Leftovers. The a nature nature tilts toward balanced duty, and an ability contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Raticate Moveset
- Super Fang
- Shadow Ball
- Body Slam
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
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 Hyper Fang.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Raticate's scattered across 35 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.
Where To Catch Raticate in Gold & Silver
To get Raticate, start by catching Rattata through walking encounters at Lv. 2-30. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RattataEFFORTLESSRoute 46GoldGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 46SilverGrassLv.2-3CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 1GoldGrassLv.2-6CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 1GoldGrassLv.2CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 1SilverGrassLv.2-6CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 1SilverGrassLv.2CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 30GoldGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 30SilverGrassLv.3-4CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSSprout TowerGoldGrassLv.3-6CommonEarlyBuildingMorning/dayEFFORTLESSSprout TowerSilverGrassLv.3-6CommonEarlyBuildingMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22SilverGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 22SilverGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 22GoldGrassLv.3-7CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 22GoldGrassLv.3CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 31GoldGrassLv.4-5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 31SilverGrassLv.4-5CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 32GoldGrassLv.4-8CommonEarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 32GoldGrassLv.4CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 32GoldGrassLv.4-6CommonEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 3GoldGrassLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 3SilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 3SilverGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 4GoldGrassLv.5-10CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4SilverGrassLv.5-8CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 4SilverGrassLv.5CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 33SilverGrassLv.6CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 33GoldGrassLv.6-7CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 4GoldGrassLv.8-10CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 34SilverGrassLv.11-13CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 34GoldGrassLv.11-13CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSBurned Tower - 1FSilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSBurned Tower - 1FGoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSRoute 9GoldGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 9SilverGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 9SilverGrassLv.13CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSBurned Tower - B1FSilverGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSBurned Tower - B1FGoldGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSRoute 11SilverGrassLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 11GoldGrassLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7GoldGrassLv.15-19CommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEFFORTLESSRoute 9GoldGrassLv.15CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 29GoldGrassLv.2-4UncommonEarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 29SilverGrassLv.2-4UncommonEarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 46GoldGrassLv.2UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 46SilverGrassLv.2UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYSprout TowerGoldGrassLv.3-5UncommonEarlyBuildingNightEASYSprout TowerSilverGrassLv.3-5UncommonEarlyBuildingNightEASYUnion Cave - 1FSilverGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyCaveEASYUnion Cave - 1FGoldGrassLv.4UncommonEarlyCaveEASYRoute 32SilverGrassLv.6-8UncommonEarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 33SilverGrassLv.6UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYMt. Mortar - 1F NorthSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 1F NorthGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 1F SouthGoldGrassLv.14-16UncommonEarlyCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 1F SouthSilverGrassLv.14-16UncommonEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGRoute 29GoldGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 29SilverGrassLv.4RareEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 32SilverGrassLv.6RareEarlyRouteMorningCHALLENGINGUnion Cave - B1FSilverGrassLv.6RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGUnion Cave - B1FGoldGrassLv.6RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGRoute 7SilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 38GoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 39GoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 7GoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSTin Tower - 2F-9FSilverGrassLv.20-24CommonMidBuildingMorning/dayEFFORTLESSTin Tower - 2F-9FGoldGrassLv.20-24CommonMidBuildingMorning/dayEASYMt. Mortar - B1FGoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Mortar - B1FSilverGrassLv.16UncommonMidCaveEASYRoute 38GoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteNightSwarm activeEASYTin Tower - 2F-9FSilverGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidBuildingNightEASYTin Tower - 2F-9FGoldGrassLv.22-24UncommonMidBuildingNightCHALLENGINGUnion Cave - B2FSilverGrassLv.20RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGUnion Cave - B2FGoldGrassLv.20RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGTohjo FallsSilverGrassLv.20RareMidWaterCHALLENGINGTohjo FallsGoldGrassLv.20RareMidWater
Step 2Raticate ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 9GoldGrassLv.15CommonEarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 9SilverGrassLv.15CommonEarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 9GoldGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 9SilverGrassLv.15UncommonEarlyRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGBurned Tower - 1FGoldGrassLv.15RareEarlyBuildingCHALLENGINGBurned Tower - 1FSilverGrassLv.15RareEarlyBuildingEFFORTLESSRoute 38SilverGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 38SilverGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 38GoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 38GoldGrassLv.16CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10GoldGrassLv.16-18CommonMidRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 10SilverGrassLv.16-18CommonMidRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 39SilverGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 39GoldGrassLv.17CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B2FGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSUnion Cave - B2FSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidCaveEFFORTLESSTohjo FallsGoldGrassLv.22CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSTohjo FallsSilverGrassLv.22CommonMidWaterEFFORTLESSRoute 26SilverGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 26GoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 27GoldGrassLv.28CommonMidRouteMorningEFFORTLESSRoute 27GoldGrassLv.28-30CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 10GoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteMorningEASYRoute 10SilverGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteMorningEASYRoute 10SilverGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 10GoldGrassLv.17UncommonMidRouteDayEASYRoute 7GoldGrassLv.19UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 7SilverGrassLv.19UncommonMidRouteEASYMt. Mortar - 2FSilverGrassLv.30UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Mortar - 2FGoldGrassLv.30UncommonMidCaveEASYRoute 27SilverGrassLv.30UncommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - B1FSilverGrassLv.16RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Mortar - B1FGoldGrassLv.16RareMidCaveCHALLENGINGRoute 26SilverGrassLv.30RareMidRouteMorning/dayCHALLENGINGRoute 26GoldGrassLv.30RareMidRouteMorning/dayor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate works as a pivot with 413 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche.
Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
Raticate is a special attacker with base 50 Sp. Atk. But the speed tells the real story — base 97 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the pivot role.
Raticate appears in 18 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Raticate appears in 18 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A