Rattata (Pokémon)

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Missingno. けつばん Ketsuban #???
Art by Ken Sugimori from Red and Green
Type Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Glitch Pokémon
Ability ----- ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 Unknown
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 0'0" Imperial 0.0 m Metric 0'0"/0.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 0.0 lbs. Imperial 0.0 kg Metric 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Unknown	Catch rate Unknown
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 0 Battle Exp.: 1*
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[[Category:{{{type1}}}-type Pokémon|{{{ndex}}}]] Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Raticate starting at level 20.

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

A female has shorter whiskers.

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. In addition to its highly unspecialized diet, Rattata will also build their nests virtually anywhere. 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

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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.

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

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Rattata in the first episode

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 also appeared in DP140.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Rattata's first appearance is a cameo in the Red, Green & Blue arc 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 Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places. Blue Yellow Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area. Stadium Scurries around quickly, searching for hard objects to gnaw. It appears to be jittery and unable to remain still.
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. Stadium 2 It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Generation III Ruby 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. 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. 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 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 Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment. Pearl Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment. Platinum Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment. HeartGold It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22 Blue (Japan) None Trade 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, Tin 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, Tin 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, Tin Tower, Mt. Mortar Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
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	Underground Waterways
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Rumble	Starter Pokémon Cold Meadow

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 25.

Pokéthlon stats

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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TCG-only Moves

• Scratch

Evolution

Unevolved Rattata  Normal

Level 20 →

First Evolution Raticate  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Rattata images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Rattata's name originally had a "K" at the end, but it was dropped.
• Rattata is notorious for being associated with the F.E.A.R. strategy.
• Rattata and Raticate share the same species name with Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew, and Sandslash. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called Rat Pokémon in Generations I and II. Rattata and Raticate's species name was changed to 'Mouse' in Generation III onwards.
• Rattata and its evolution comprise the first two-stage evolutionary family in National Dex order.
• Out of all the Template:Type2 Pokémon found in the first route of each region (Rattata, Sentret, Zigzagoon, and Bidoof), Rattata has the highest base stat total.
• Rattata is the first pure Template:Type2 in National Dex order.

Origin

It appears to be based on a rat.

Name origin

Rattata's name obviously incorporates rat into it, but the etymology of tata is not as clear. Rat-a-tat is the sound of knocking on wood or the sound a Tommy gun makes. It could also be a combination of rat and attack, especially when compared to its beta name, "Rattatak". Koratta is derived from the prefix 小 ko, small, and rat.

In other languages

• German: Rattfratz - A combination of Ratte (rat) and Fratz (rascal).
• French: Rattata
• Korean: 꼬렛 Kkoret
• Chinese (Taiwan): 小拉達 Xiǎolādá - Transliteration of Rattata's Japanese name, Koratta. Literally “little Ratta (Raticate's Japanese name).”
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 小哥達 Xiǎogēdá - "Little Koratta" which is a little redundant since ko in Koratta already means little.

Notes

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