Is Raticate Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Dark/Normal Raticate evolves early and has enough bulk to hang around longer than expected. Ghost immunity shuts down Acerola's E4 team, but Raticate falls behind after Olivia's trial as better Dark-types join your options.
Rattata has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Rattata trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Raticate trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Raticate's defenses.
Acerola's typing presses Raticate's defenses.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Raticate's weaknesses hard.
Olivia's typing presses Raticate's defenses.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Rattata on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Rattata should hit Level 20 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Raticate in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Raticate's scattered across 33 spots in mid-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 USUM
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 2-57 across 54 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteLv.10CaveUltra MoonRate 100%Shaking spotRoute 1 - WestLv.2-3GrassRate 35%NightKala'e BayLv.15-18GrassRate 30%NightRoute 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 20%NightRoute 1 - SouthLv.11-14GrassRate 20%NightRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 10%NightRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%NightRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 10%NightRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%NightRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%NightRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Night
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 30%NightRoute 14Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%NightRoute 15Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%NightTapu VillageLv.30-33GrassRate 30%NightAkala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 20%NightMount Lanakila - BaseLv.30-33CaveRate 20%NightRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassNightSOS from Rattata (Alolan Rattata)Heahea BeachLv.20Gift from NPCUltra MoonTotem gift (20 stickers)Route 16 - EastLv.32-35GrassRate 30%NightRoute 16 - WestLv.32-35GrassRate 20%NightRoute 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 20%NightRoute 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 20%NightPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 70%NightShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Nightor 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 |
What is Raticate Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Raticate
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x178-209%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-228%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x178-210%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x178-210%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x186-219%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x195-230%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x144-170%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x184-217%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x190-224%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Eelektross's Flamethrower hits Raticate for 49-59%. Mesprit deals 45-53% with Ice Beam.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Eelektross builds →Flamethrower49-59% Giga Drain41-49% Volt Switch39-46% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemQuickclaw NatureImpish Moves View Qwilfish builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam45-53% Psyshock40-47% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake53-63% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x136-160%KO U Turn40-47% Stone Edge57-67% | ||
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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Final Gambit and 8 more.
USUM Raticate Best Moveset
Status conditions become an Attack boost through AbilityGuts, and 97 Speed outpaces a decent portion of the field. But 81 Attack behind Normal TermStab cannot break anything the format considers bulky. Alolan Raticate adds Dark typing. Neither moveset finds a role.
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 11 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
Base Stats
People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in Alola.
Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.
Raticate Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon'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