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.
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
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)
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Infernape builds →Focus Punch 2x204-240%KO Close Combat 2x162-192%KO Focus Blast 2x145-171%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x205-242%KO Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Revenge 2x84-99% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Gallade builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Drain Punch 2x68-81% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x236-279%KO Brick Break 2x122-145%KO Rock Smash 2x66-78% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x229-271%KO Brick Break 2x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x67-79% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x194-229%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO Vital Throw 2x92-108%KO Revenge 2x81-96% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x133-158%KO Brick Break 2x71-83% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x235-278%KO Focus Blast 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x121-143%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x137-161%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x235-278%KO Focus Blast 2x74-88% Brick Break 2x121-143%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x137-161%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Close Combat 2x185-218%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x118-140%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-227%KO Focus Blast 2x83-99% Submission 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO High Jump Kick 2x114-134%KO Focus Blast 2x93-111%KO Drain Punch 2x66-79% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO Focus Blast 2x93-111%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x227-268%KO Close Combat 2x184-216%KO Focus Blast 2x68-81% Brick Break 2x114-135%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Cross Chop 2x128-151%KO Submission 2x103-122%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO High Jump Kick 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x92-108%KO Drain Punch 2x66-78% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Revenge 2x52-62% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x64-76% Drain Punch 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x73-86% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x119-141%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x198-233%KO Focus Blast 2x84-99% Cross Chop 2x133-157%KO Submission 2x105-125%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Drain Punch 2x68-81% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO Focus Blast 2x95-113%KO Brick Break 2x68-81% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x148-175%KO Focus Blast 2x66-78% Drain Punch 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x76-90% | ||
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Raticate with Close Combat (202-238%).
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x202-238%KO U Turn39-46% Fire Blast59-69% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against RaticateView Machamp → | ||
Platinum 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 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Flame Wheel and 7 more.
Platinum 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
- Facade
- Protect
- U Turn
- Sucker Punch
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 Platinum
Raticate starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Raticate in Platinum
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 47-50 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataRoute 225Grass Lv.47 RouteRarePostRoute 226Grass Lv.47 RouteRarePost
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 225Grass Lv.49-50 RouteUncommonPostRoute 226Grass Lv.49-50 RouteUncommonPostor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate Guide
In Platinum, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Platinum, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In Platinum, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Platinum, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. Facade 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