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No. 0019 · Generation I · Kanto

Rattata

The Mouse Pokémon

TL;DR. Rattata is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 253. Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav enges for edibles the entire day.

Normal

Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav enges for edibles the entire day.

Height0.3 m

Weight3.5 kg

AbilitiesRun Away, Guts

HiddenHustle

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 253. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30

Attack 56

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 25

Sp. Defense 35

Speed 72

Total253

253 base stat total, the 964th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 119th among Normal-types.

72 base Speed, Rattata's strongest stat, ranking 58th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Rattata in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rattata reaches 734 CP at level 40 and 840 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack103

GO Defense70

GO Stamina102

Max CP (L40)734

Max CP (L50)830

Best buddy (L51)840

Raid catch CP 381–419 (L20). Weather boosted 477–524 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Rattata.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rattata, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Rattata?

Rattata is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Rattata weak to?

Rattata takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Rattata resistant to?

Rattata is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Rattata evolve?

Rattata evolves into Raticate (Level 20) or Raticate (Level 20 at night) or Alolan Raticate (Level 20 in Alola (yields Alolan Raticate)) or Alolan Raticate (Level 20 at night in Alola (yields Alolan Raticate)).

What generation is Rattata from?

Rattata was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0019.

What are Rattata's base stats?

Rattata has HP 30, Attack 56, Defense 35, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 35, and Speed 72. Total base stat total: 253.

What are Rattata's abilities?

Rattata can have the abilities Run Away, Guts, plus the Hidden Ability Hustle.

Is Rattata legendary or mythical?

No. Rattata is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Rattata's best stat?

Rattata's highest base stat is Speed at 72, which ranks 58th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Rattata good?

Rattata has a base stat total of 253, the 964th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 119th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Alolan

Alolan Rattata

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Rattata as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Rattata in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Rattata in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Rattata in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Rattata in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Rattata 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Rattata is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Rattata vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Rattata	Normal avg	Difference
HP	30	77	-47
Attack	56	74	-18
Defense	35	60	-25
Special Attack	25	59	-34
Special Defense	35	64	-29
Speed	72	69	+3
Total	253	403	-150

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Game appearances

Rattata appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Rattata is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Rattata in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Sea Route 226

Gold, Silver

Bell Tower 2FBell Tower 3FBell Tower 4FBell Tower 5FBell Tower 6FBell Tower 7FBell Tower 8FBell Tower 9FBurned Tower 1FBurned Tower B1fJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 34Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 46Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9MT Mortar 1FMT Mortar B1fMT Mortar Lower CaveSprout Tower 2FSprout Tower 3FTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1fUnion Cave B2f

Crystal

Bell Tower 2FBell Tower 3FBell Tower 4FBell Tower 5FBell Tower 6FBell Tower 7FBell Tower 8FBell Tower 9FBurned Tower 1FBurned Tower B1fJohto Route 29Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 34Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 42Johto Route 46Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21MT Mortar 1FMT Mortar Lower CaveSprout Tower 2FSprout Tower 3FTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1f

HeartGold

Bell Tower 10fBell Tower 2FBell Tower 3FBell Tower 4FBell Tower 5FBell Tower 6FBell Tower 7FBell Tower 8FBell Tower 9FBurned Tower 1FBurned Tower B1fJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 34Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 46Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9MT Mortar 1FMT Mortar B1fMT Mortar Lower CaveSprout Tower 2FSprout Tower 3FTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1fUnion Cave B2fUnknown All Rattata

SoulSilver

Bell Tower 10fBell Tower 2FBell Tower 3FBell Tower 4FBell Tower 5FBell Tower 6FBell Tower 7FBell Tower 8FBell Tower 9FBurned Tower 1FBurned Tower B1fJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 34Johto Route 46Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 9MT Mortar 1FMT Mortar B1fMT Mortar Lower CaveSprout Tower 2FSprout Tower 3FTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1fUnion Cave B2fUnknown All Rattata

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21

Yellow

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21Pokemon Mansion 1FPokemon Mansion 2FPokemon Mansion 3F

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 9Pokemon Mansion 1FPokemon Mansion 2FPokemon Mansion 3FPokemon Mansion B1f

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21Pokemon Mansion 1FPokemon Mansion 2FPokemon Mansion 3FPokemon Mansion B1f

Black 2, White 2

Castelia CityCastelia SewersCastelia Sewers Unknown Area 38Relic Passage Castelia Sewers Entrance

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 South

Pokémon anime