Rattata (Pokémon)

Rattata コラッタ Koratta

Artwork from FR/LG

Type Species  Normal  Mouse Pokémon Abilities Exp. at 100 Run Away or Guts 1,000,000 Pokédex Kanto #019 Johto #017 Hoenn #221* Sinnoh #— Browser Fiore R-101 Almia R-067 Height Weight 1'00" 7.7 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Purple 255 Gender ratio   50% male   50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Ground 16 (4080 steps*) EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Exp. 57 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. I-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Normal-type 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

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

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

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures 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 (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

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)*
Yellow
Diamond	Pearl	Chilan Berry (5%)
Platinum
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Rattata is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

TCG-only Moves

• Scratch

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal	Loops: 1	Minimum Experience: 12
Poké Assist: None	Field Move: (Tackle ×1)	Maximum Experience: 17
"If captured, Rattata throws tackles as hard as it can with its tiny body."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
File:MDP019-m.png File:MDP019-f.png Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 8.2%	IQ Group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal	Poké Assist: ( Normal )	Field Move: (Tackle ×1)
"It attacks by chomping with its powerful front teeth."

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

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 Normal-type 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 Normal-type 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.

External links

Notes

This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species.