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No. 0020

Raticate

Mouse Pokémon

Raticate
Official art
Normal
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
18.5 kg 40.8 lbs
Base stat total
413 top 57%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
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Base stats

HP55115–162220–314
Atk8177–146150–287
Def6058–123112–240
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe9791–163179–322
Total413Higher than 43% of all Pokémon
HP55Atk81Def60Spe97SpD70SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 97). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+163Max149No SP117Min105Scarf244Tailwind326

At max Speed, Raticate outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 163Raticate · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149Raticate · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 117Raticate · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Run Away

    Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

  • Guts

    Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.

  • HustleHidden ability

    Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0019RattataNormal
    1. Level 20 · or · Level 20 (night)#0020RaticateNormal

Moves

Level up 18

EvoScary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
1Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
4Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
7Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
10BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
13Laser FocusGuarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.NormalStatus——30
16Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
19AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
24CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
29Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
34Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10
39Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
44EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 34

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20
TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Mouse Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#020Original Johto#018Updated Johto#018Updated Unova#060Original Alola#016Original Melemele#016Original Akala#007Original Ula’ula#007Original Poni#007Updated Alola#016Updated Melemele#016Updated Akala#007Updated Ula’ula#007Updated Poni#007Let’s Go Kanto#020

  1. 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.

    Ultra Moon

  2. People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in Alola.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Its disposition is far more violent than its looks would suggest. Don’t let your hand get too close to its face, as it could bite your hand clean off.

    Moon

  4. Its hind feet are webbed, so it’s a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans.

    Sun

  5. With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.

    Black 2 · White 2

  6. It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  7. Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.

    FireRed

  8. A RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.

    Emerald

  9. RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  10. The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food.

    Crystal · Y

  11. Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  12. Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.

    Gold · HeartGold

  13. Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  14. It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
ラッタ
Japanese (romaji)
Ratta
Korean
레트라
Chinese (Traditional)
拉達
Chinese (Simplified)
拉达
French
Rattatac
German
Rattikarl
Spanish
Raticate
Italian
Raticate

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Spe
Catch rate
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
145
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Raticate
♂ Male
Female Raticate
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Green 4 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Red 4 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Let’s Go, Eevee! 13 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
  • Road 11Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
  • Road 16Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 18Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 8Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 13 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 39–44
  • Road 10Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
  • Road 11Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–18
  • Road 16Walking in the overworld · Lv 31–36
  • Road 17Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 18Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 21Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–42
  • Road 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 8Walking in the overworld · Lv 22–27
  • Road 9Walking in the overworld · Lv 17–22
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 20
White 2 5 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 64–67
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
  • Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
  • Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
Black 2 5 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 64–67
  • Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
  • Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
  • Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–33
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 34
White 2 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 47–50
Black 2 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 48
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 47–50
SoulSilver 16 areas
  • Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
HeartGold 16 areas
  • Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 47Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–33
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
  • Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Safari Zone PlainsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Platinum 2 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–52
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
  • Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–52
LeafGreen 7 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
FireRed 7 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–36
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
Crystal 22 areas
  • Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
  • Mount Mortar (Lower Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 42Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–16
  • Road 43Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Silver 12 areas
  • Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Gold 12 areas
  • Burned Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Mount Mortar (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Mount Mortar (Upper Cave)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
  • Road 26Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 27Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Tohjo FallsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Union Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Yellow 10 areas
  • Pokemon Mansion (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
  • Pokemon Mansion (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
  • Pokemon Mansion (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Pokemon Mansion (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–46
  • Road 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 9Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Blue 4 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Red 4 areas
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–25
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–29
  • Road 21Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30