Rattata

Rattata コラッタ Koratta #019
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal	Species Mouse Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Guts Guts Hustle Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #019 Johto #017 Hoenn #221* Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-101 Almia R-067 Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3m Metric 1'00"/0.3m 0.0m	Weight 7.7lbs Imperial 3.5kg Metric 7.7lbs/3.5kg 0.0kg
Dex color Purple	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 255 33.3%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Ground group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 57 Battle Exp.: 571*
[show] External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Raticate starting at level 20.

It is also the only possible starter Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble.

Contents [hide] 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 Dream World-only moves 5.6.6 TCG-only Moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Rattata is a small, but unspecialized rodent. Its most notable feature is its large teeth. Like most rodents their teeth grow continuously throughout its life, and must be constantly worn down by gnawing. It has long whiskers and a long, slightly curled tail. Rattata has purple fur on its back, and cream colored fur on its stomach. This coloration (dark on top, light on bottom) is a common protective mechanism for many small animals.

Gender differences

Females have shorter whiskers and a lighter fur color.

Special abilities

Rattata have very basic survival needs, permitting them to thrive in nearly any environment. Because they reproduce so quickly, a pair of Rattata can quickly colonize an area. Rattata are also very quick, and their teeth grow constantly.

Behavior

Rattata have a fast metabolism. As a result, it spends most of its fast-paced life looking for food. Thanks to their sharp fangs, they are able to eat nearly anything. However, because they constantly need to chew on hard material to keep their teeth at a manageable length, it is hard to tell if they are actually eating something, or merely gnawing on it. When they are threatened, Rattata can deliver a powerful bite. Cautious to the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of enviornment. They are a common sight in many places, and can become a nuisance due to their rapid reproductive rate. It is said that for every one Rattata, forty other are hidden somewhere. Most young Trainers will train Rattata due to their easy accessibility.

Habitat

Grassland Pokémon

Rattata naturally live in plains and savannas. However, they are found in most areas due to their ability to survive nearly any environment. They are very common in Kanto, Johto and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Rattata are not picky when it comes to food, and will eat nearly anything edible. However, they're sometimes found in possession of the Chilan Berry.

In the first episode of the anime series, Ash's Pokédex also states that Rattata "likes cheese, nuts, fruit and berries... and will steal food from stupid travelers."

In the anime

Rattata in the anime

Major appearances

Rattata debuted in the first episode of the series, trying to steal food from Ash's bag.

A.J. has three Rattata, as shown in The Path to the Pokémon League.

Casey also has a Rattata, whose only appearance was in The Double Trouble Header. It is unknown what became of this Rattata in her later appearances.

Minor appearances

A Rattata was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Rattata appeared in Team Shocker! under the ownership of a coordinator.

Many Rattata appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

A Rattata appeared in Camping It Up!.

Groups of several Rattata appeared in Leading a Stray! and Steeling Peace of Mind!.

A Rattata appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator that was taken by Team Rocket.

A Rattata also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Several Rattata appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life in the fight against Marcus, joining Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile.

A Rattata made a brief appearance in Last Call, First Round!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry EP001 Rattata Ash's Pokédex A Forest Pokémon, Rattata. It likes cheese, nuts, fruits, and berries. It also comes out into open fields to steal food from stupid travelers. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

One of the events shown during the Nomads Independence Day festival in The Human Race and the Pokémon Race was the Fuchsia Rattata Race, a race between only Pokémon of the Rattata species.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Ratty

Rattata's first appearance is a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Bulbasaur, Come Home! as one of the Pokémon that escapes from Professor Oak's Laboratory. However Rattata doesn't debut until ...But Fearow Itself! when Bill is transformed into one in an accident with his Pokémon transporter.

A Rattata is Yellow's first Pokémon (nicknamed "Ratty") that later evolves into a Raticate. Also, Gold has a friend that specializes in training Rattata, based on the Pokémon Gold and Silver character, Youngster Joey.

In the TCG

Main article: Rattata (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places. Yellow Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area. Generation II Gold It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. Silver Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day. Crystal This Pokémon's impressive vitality allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald A Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly moves its ears and listens for danger. It will make its nest anywhere. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down. LeafGreen Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. SoulSilver Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day. Generation V Black White どんな　ばしょにも　すみついて　いきていける　せいめいりょく。けいかいしんが　とても　つよい。 Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 21, and 22 Yellow Common Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, and 22, Pokémon Mansion Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39 and 46, Bell Tower, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls, Sprout Tower and Burned Tower Crystal Common Routes 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 21, 22, 29, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 42, and 46, Bell Tower, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls, Sprout Tower and Burned Tower Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 17, 18, and 22, Pokémon Mansion Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 225 and 226 Platinum Uncommon Routes 225 and 226 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 29, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39 and 46, Sprout Tower, Union Cave, Burned Tower, Bell Tower, Mt. Mortar Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Suburban Area, Town Outskirts Generation V Black White None Breed Raticate

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Pallet Town Viridian Forest Mt. Moon Rock Mountain Cycling Road
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 18 Endless Level 39 Forever Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F) Wish Cave (5F-7F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Waterworks
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Rumble	Starter Pokémon Windy Prairie‎

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Diamond	Pearl	Chilan Berry (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30	90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 56	54 - 118	105 - 232
Defense: 35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp.Atk: 25	27 - 84	49 - 163
Sp.Def: 35	36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 72	69 - 136	134 - 267
Total: 253 Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
4	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
7	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
10	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
13	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
16	Hyper Fang	Normal	Physical	80	90%	15
19	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
22	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
28	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
31	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
34	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Rattata obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rattata Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rattata Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
	TM67	Retaliation	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rattata Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rattata Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Extreme Risk	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	5
	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15
	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10

By tutoring

Generatio Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
Dream World	Me First	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
A superscript level indicates that Rattata can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rattata Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rattata Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Pinball RS N/A Not available	Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 9.5% Friend Area: Wild Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I'll gnaw the best I can! 26%-50% HP Um, my HP's already down to half. 1%-25% HP I can't keep up... I can't gnaw on anything... Level up I leveled up! I'm happy! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP , my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP , my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP , my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I'm happy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 12 Max. exp.: 17 Browser entry If captured, Rattata throws tackles as hard as it can with its tiny body.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry It attacks by chomping with its powerful front teeth.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move: Normal None Past ({{{2}}}"> ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure File:PPW019.png PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Unevolved Rattata Normal

Level 20 →

First evolution Raticate Normal