Rattata (Pokémon)

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Pidgeot #018: Pidgeot
Pokémon
#020: Raticate Raticate
Rattata
コラッタ Koratta
#019
019Rattata.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal '
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Abilities
Run Away or Guts
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#019
Johto
#017
Hoenn
#221
Regional Browser numbers
Height
1'00"
Imperial
0.3 m
Metric
Weight
7.7 lbs.
Imperial
3.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F019.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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

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. 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

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

File:Rattatanime.jpg
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.

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 Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
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, 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
Suburban Area, Town Outskirts
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
Windy Prairie‎

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
30
90 - 137 170 - 264
56
54 - 118 105 - 232
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
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

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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TCG-only Moves

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Rattata
Unevolved
Rattata
 Normal 
Rare Candy
Level 20


Raticate
First Evolution
Raticate
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
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II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
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Spr 2g 019 s.png Spr 2s 019 s.png Spr 2c 019 s.png Spr b 2g 019 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 019.png Spr 3e 019.png Spr 3f 019.png Spr b 3r 019.png
Spr 3r 019 s.png Spr 3e 019 s.png Spr 3f 019 s.png Spr b 3r 019 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 019 m.png Spr 4p 019 m.png Spr 4h 019 m.png Spr b 4d 019 m.png
Spr 4d 019 f.png Spr 4p 019 f.png Spr 4h 019 f.png Spr b 4d 019 f.png
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V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
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Rattata For other sprites and images, please see Rattata images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • In Ash's Pokédex Rattata was refecenced 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.
  • Rattata and its evolution comprise the first two-stage evolutionary family in National Pokédex order.
  • Out of all the pure 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 Pokédex order.

Origin

It is simply based on a real life rat, the only difference is that Rattata is purple.

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 Japanese name 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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