Rattata (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rattata (disambiguation).

Rattata コラッタ Koratta #019
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mouse Pokémon
Abilities Run Away or Guts Guts Blue-Striped ----- 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
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 7.7 lbs. Imperial 3.5 kg Metric 7.7 lbs./3.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Raticate starting at level 20.

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

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 environment. 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

File:Grassland.gif

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 Pokémon - I Choose You!, trying to steal food from Ash's bag. After Ash chased it off, it hissed at him before running away.

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!.

Groups of several Rattata also appeared in Pokémon 4 Ever.

A Rattata appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

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 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 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 she caught in Darn That Dratini! with Red's advice. It later evolved into a Raticate during the Yellow arc. 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 {{{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 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment. 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, 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, 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 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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 (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.

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:

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

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

Immune 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 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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 077 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1010 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1313 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 1616 Hyper Fang Normal Physical 08080 09090% 15 1919 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 2222 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 2525 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2828 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000— 09090% 10 3131 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 3434 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 5

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 - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}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 - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Final Gambit	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
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rattata in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rattata in that game. 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 Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Rattata can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rattata cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
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

TCG-only Moves

• Scratch

Side game data

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 File:MDP RT 019.png 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 <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, 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 ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

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

• In Ash's Pokédex Rattata was referenced as a Forest Pokémon.
• 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.
• The fur around Rattata's mouth is colored white in its original artwork and its in-game sprites up until Generation IV (although its artwork for FireRed and LeafGreen does show this fur as being peach-colored).
• Rattata and its evolution comprise the first two-stage evolutionary family in National Pokédex order.
• Rattata is the first pure Template:Type2 in National Pokédex order.
• Rattata has gained infamy among the fanbase due to Youngster Joey on Route 30, and his phone calls claiming his Rattata to be within the top percentage of the species.
• Rattata is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 253.
• In each region, there is a two-stage Template:Type2 Pokémon encountered early in the region. Rattata is the Kanto variation on this theme, while Sentret, Zigzagoon, Bidoof, and Patrat are those of other regions.

Origin

It is simply based on a real life rat, the only difference is that Rattata is purple. The shape and position of its ears might be based from the dumbo rat.

Name origin

Rattata's English name simply incorporates the word rat into it. The etymology of tata is most likely a combination of rat and attack, especially when compared to its prototype name "Rattatak" [1]. Its name also sounds like the onomatopoeic word rat-a-tat. Its Japanese name Koratta is derived from the prefix 小 ko, small, and rat. In Spanish, rat is rata.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Rattfratz A combination of Ratte and Fratz. French Rattata Korean 꼬렛 Kkoret Chinese (Mandarin) 小拉達 / 小拉达 Xiǎolādá Partial transliteration of Rattata's Japanese name. Means "Little Raticate". Chinese (Cantonese) 小哥達 Síugōdaaht Partial transliteration of Rattata's Japanese name. Means "Little Raticate".

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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