Rattata (Pokémon)

Rattata コラッタ Koratta
Artwork from FR/LG
Pronunciation	ruh-ta-tah [1]
Type	Normal
Species	Mouse Pokémon
Kanto Dex National Dex	#019
Johto Dex	#017
Hoenn Dex	#221*
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R-101
Almia Browser	R-067
Height	1′00″ (0.3m)
Weight	7.7 lbs. (3.5kg)
Abilities	Run Away or Guts
Egg group	Ground
Time to hatch	3,840 steps
Effort yield	1 Spd
Exp. yield	57 base exp.
Lv. 100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	50% ♀/50% ♂
Pokédex color	Purple
Catch rate	255
Footprint
Body style
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Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Raticate at level 20.

Contents 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 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Special manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 TCG-only Moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links 9 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

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.

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

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 anime

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.

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

A Rattata appeared in DP088.

Pokédex entries

• EP001: "A forest Pokémon. Rattata. It likes cheese, nuts, fruit and berries. It also comes out into open fields to steal food from stupid travellers."

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

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 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

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.
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.
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	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Location
I	Red	Blue	Common	Routes 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22
	Yellow		Common	Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, and 22, Pokémon Mansion
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
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
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Common	Routes 225 and 226
	Platinum		?	Routes 225 and 226
	Pal Park			Field

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 18 Endless Level 39 Forever Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Thunderwave Cave (1F-3F) Wish Cave (5F-7F)
Pokémon Ranger	Underground Waterways
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown

Base stats

HP:	30
Attack:	56
Defense:	35
Special:	25
SpAtk:	25
SpDef:	35
Speed:	72

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Fighting : 2×		Ghost : 0×	Normal : 1×  Flying : 1×  Poison : 1×  Ground : 1×  Rock : 1×  Bug : 1×  Steel : 1×  Grass : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Electric : 1×  Psychic : 1×  Ice : 1×  Dragon : 1×  Dark : 1×

Learnset

Rattata is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	35	95%	35	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30	Cute	2 ♥♥
4	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
7	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30	Cool	0
10	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
13	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20	Smart	1 ♥
16	Hyper Fang	Normal	Physical	80	90%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
19	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5	Smart	2 ♥♥
22	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
25	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
28	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
31	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
34	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	85%	10	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15	Smart	1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20	Smart	0
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10	Smart	1 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10	Tough	0
TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	10	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM78	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20	Cute	0
TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	0
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95%	30	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Ekans, Arbok Meowth, Persian Growlithe, Arcanine Eevee, Vaporeon, Flareon Snubbull, Granbull Houndour, Houndoom Poochyena, Mightyena Loudred, Exploud Mawile Electrike, Manectric Seviper Absol Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Hippopotas, Hippowdon	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Lucario	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
Growlithe Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25	Beauty	2 ♥♥
Sandshrew, Sandslash Meowth, Persian Psyduck, Golduck Mankey, Primeape Sentret, Furret Aipom Sneasel Teddiursa, Ursaring Linoone Vigoroth Kecleon Ambipom Weavile Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape Glameow, Purugly Stunky, Skuntank	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon Espeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, Leafeon Aipom, Ambipom Phanpy Pachirisu	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	130	100%	5	Cute	0
Sentret, Furret Stantler Absol Lucario	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Lucario	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
Ekans, Arbok Meowth, Persian Psyduck, Golduck Mankey, Primeape Aipom, Ambipom Umbreon Dunsparce Sneasel, Weavile Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Seviper Kecleon Stunky, Skuntank	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40	Smart	2 ♥♥
Mankey, Primeape Tauros Poochyena, Mightyena Nuzleaf Slaking Seviper Sealeo, Walrein Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Purugly	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
Vigoroth Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Spinda	Uproar	Normal	Special	50	100%	10	Cute	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By tutoring

Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15	Beauty	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	130	100%	5	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5	Smart	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD