Rattata Best Moveset
AbilityGuts from the secondary slot turns burn or poison into an Attack boost, the only competitive tool on a pre-evo with 56 Attack at 72 Speed. The moveset needs that status activation to threaten anything with Normal TermStab. One evolution from Raticate where 97 Speed gives AbilityGuts a real platform.
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Rattata's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 25.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Substitute
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Hyper Fang
- Headbutt
- Swift
- Hidden Power
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Liechiberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Substitute
- Quick Attack
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Protect
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Rattata saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Rattata maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Rattata Weakness
Rattata's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Rattata Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Rattata
Urshifu can KO Rattata with Close Combat (651-766%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x651-766%KO Close Combat 2x651-766%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Rattata grows into Raticate through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Rattata. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rattata easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Rattata
A solid number of locations for Rattata with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Rattata in BDSP
To get Rattata, start by catching Rattata through walking encounters at Lv. 20-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Rattata ✓Route 225Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Route 226Lv.20-22GrassRate 5%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RaticateRoute 225Lv.50-52GrassRate 30%Route 226Lv.51-52GrassRate 30%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Rattata is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 40 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Rattata in LGPE
The path to Rattata starts with Rattata at Lv. 3-44 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Rattata ✓Route 3Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 40%Route 4Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go EeveeRate 35%Route 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 22Lv.3-4GrassRate 30%Route 3Lv.3-8GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 30%Route 5Lv.11-16GrassRate 30%Route 4Lv.7-12GrassLet's Go PikachuRate 25%Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 25%Route 2 - Area 1Lv.3-4GrassRate 20%Route 2 - Area 2Lv.3-8GrassRate 20%Route 6Lv.11-16GrassRate 20%Cerulean CityLv.12In-game tradeTrade for (give Rattata)Route 9Lv.17-22GrassRate 20%Route 10Lv.18-23GrassRate 15%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Pokémon Mansion - 1FLv.39-44FloorRate 20%Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.39-44FloorRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 15%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 15%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 10%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 5%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RaticateRoute 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 10%Route 7Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.22-27GrassRate 15%Route 9Lv.17-22GrassRate 10%Route 10Lv.18-23GrassRate 10%Route 21Lv.37-42GrassRate 20%Pokémon Mansion - 1FLv.39-44FloorRate 20%Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.39-44FloorRate 20%Route 16Lv.31-36GrassRate 15%Route 18Lv.33-38GrassRate 15%Route 17Lv.33-38GrassRate 5%or evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Rattata is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 21 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Rattata in USUM
To get Rattata, start by catching Rattata through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Rattata ✓Verdant 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 2Catch or Evolve into RaticateRoute 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)
Rattata's scattered across 28 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 Rattata in SM
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Rattata. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-59 across 64 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Rattata ✓Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 30%NightRoute 1 - WestLv.3-5GrassRate 30%NightRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsLv.5-7GrassRate 30%NightRoute 1 - SouthLv.10-13GrassRate 30%NightKala'e BayLv.15-18GrassRate 30%NightHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictLv.5-8GrassRate 20%NightRoute 2 - NorthLv.9-10GrassRate 10%NightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthLv.9-10GrassRate 10%NightShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 10%NightRoute 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 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 2Catch or Evolve into RaticateAkala OutskirtsLv.20-23GrassRate 30%NightRoute 10Lv.24-27GrassRate 30%NightRoute 14Lv.28-31GrassRate 30%NightTapu VillageLv.28-31GrassRate 30%NightRoute 15Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%NightRoute 16Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%NightMalie City - Outer CapeLv.24-27GrassRate 20%NightRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassRate 20%NightRoute 17 - NortheastLv.31-34GrassRate 30%NightRoute 17 - WestLv.31-34GrassRate 30%NightAncient Poni PathLv.40-43GrassRate 30%NightPoni WildsLv.40-43GrassRate 30%NightPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightShaking spotPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 30%NightPoni GauntletLv.56-59GrassRate 30%NightPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Nightor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Base Stats
Speed and Attack carry most of Rattata's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It’s cautious in the extreme, and its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
Rattata Guide
You can run Rattata through the first few routes without issues. 253 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Raticate as fast as you can.
Rattata has an Alolan form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 7. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Rattata has appeared in 18 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- 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