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Rattata コラッタ Koratta #019
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	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— Almia R— 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 Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 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 Normal-type Pokémon.

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.

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.

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

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

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Learnset

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By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Tackle Tail Whip 7 Quick Attack 14 Hyper Fang 23 Focus Energy 34 Super Fang

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle Tail Whip 7 Quick Attack 13 Hyper Fang 20 Focus Energy 27 Pursuit 34 Super Fang

Generation III Level Move Type Start Tackle Tail Whip 7 Quick Attack 13 Hyper Fang 20 Focus Energy 27 Pursuit 34 Super Fang 41 Endeavor

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Tackle Tail Whip 4 Quick Attack 7 Focus Energy 10 Bite 13 Pursuit 16 Hyper Fang 19 Sucker Punch 22 Crunch 25 Assurance 28 Super Fang 31 Double-Edge 34 Endeavor

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 Bubblebeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM30 Shadow Ball TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief

Generation III # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM30 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM12 Taunt TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM30 Shadow Ball TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM57 Charge Beam TM58 Endure TM73 Thunder Wave TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM86 Grass Knot TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM06 Rock Smash

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Bite			Rattata, Raticate Ekans, Arbok Nidoran♀ Meowth, Persian Growlithe, Arcanine Eevee, Vaporeon, Flareon, Glaceon Snubbull, Granbull Houndour, Houndoom Poochyena, Mightyena Loudred, Exploud Mawile Electrike, Manectric Seviper Absol Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Hippopotas, Hippowdon
Counter			Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking Lucario
Feint			Pikachu Monferno, Infernape Lucario
Flame Wheel			Growlithe Cyndaquil, Quilava, Typhlosion Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape
Fury Swipes			Sandshrew, Sandslash Nidoran♀ Meowth, Persian Psyduck, Golduck Mankey, Primeape Sentret, Furret Aipom, Ambipom Sneasel, Weavile Teddiursa, Ursaring Linoone Vigoroth Kecleon Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape Glameow, Purugly Stunky, Skuntank
Last Resort			Eevee, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon Espeon, Umbreon, Glaceon, Leafeon Aipom, Ambipom Phanpy Pachirisu
Screech			Ekans, Arbok Golbat Meowth, Persian Psyduck, Golduck Mankey, Primeape Aipom, Ambipom Umbreon Dunsparce Sneasel, Weavile Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Seviper Kecleon Stunky, Skuntank
Swagger			Mankey, Primeape Tauros Poochyena, Mightyena Nuzleaf Slaking Seviper Sealeo, Walrein Shinx, Luxio, Luxray Purugly
Uproar			Vigoroth Whismur, Loudred, Exploud Spinda

TCG-only Moves

• Scratch

Side game data

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Evolution

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.
• In Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, it is tied as being the most common land-based Pokémon available, the other being Pidgey.
• Rattata is famous for being associated with F.E.A.R.

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. Koratta is derived from the prefix 小 ko, small, and rat.

In other languages

• German: Rattfratz
• French: Rattata
• Korean: 꼬렛 Kkoret
• Chinese (Taiwan): 小拉達 Xîao Lá Dá - Transliteration of Rattata's Japanese name, Koratta. Literally "little Ratta (Raticate's Japanese name)".
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 小哥達 Xîao Ge Dá

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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