Stats & Training
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.
It's cautious in the extreme, and its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
Rattata Weakness
Rattata's Dark/Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic and Ghost-type attacks completely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic, Ghost |
Urshifu can KO Rattata with Close Combat (954-1122%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (165-194%). Fezandipiti's Moonblast also KOs at 169-199%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 4x954-1122%KO Sucker Punch70-82% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave165-194%KO | ||
 Fezandipiti PoisonFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn 2x93-109%KO Moonblast 2x169-199%KO Heat Wave56-66% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Galvantula builds →Thunder162-190%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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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.
Rattata Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Rattata needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Guts adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Endeavor. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Rattata best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Pursuit
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Rattata. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Double-Edge and Take Down into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Rattata. TMs unlock Ice and Ground coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Dark Pulse and Facade into something with actual range.
STAB runs through Last Resort and Skull Bash for the basics, but Rattata's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Ice and Grass hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
You'll want to breed for Counter and Final Gambit on Rattata. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Skull Bash and Uproar, they expand what Rattata can actually threaten in practice.
Alolan Rattata Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Rattata in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
walking encounters for Rattata across 14 spots at Lv. 20-63. The catch is that Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Rattata in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
40 walking and trade encounters at Lv. 3-44 for Rattata across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Rattata in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Rattata's encounter pool splits between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. You've got 21 walking spots at Lv. 2-20 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Rattata's scattered across 34 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.
Best Locations to Catch Rattata in Sun & Moon
walking encounters for Rattata across 34 spots at Lv. 2-20. The catch is that Sun and Moon don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Rattata Guide
Get Rattata to Raticate at level 20. At 253 BST, Rattata is just the starting point.
Level 20 gets you Raticate. Quick enough that Rattata barely slows you down.
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.
You won't have trouble finding Rattata. It's been around since Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and appears in 18 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
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.
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