Raticate #020

Raticate overview

Raticate is a Normal type Mouse Pokémon and holds number #20 in the National Pokédex.

It stands 0.7 m tall and weighs 18.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey. Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers. People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in alola.

Raticate base stats

Across six base stats Raticate totals 413 points, led by Speed at 97.

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Raticate base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	55
Attack	81
Defense	60
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	70
Speed	97
Total	413

Raticate abilities

Raticate can have one of two standard abilities: Run Away and Guts.

Its hidden ability, Hustle, is only available from special encounters and breeding.

Raticate type matchups

Defensively, Raticate takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.

It is completely immune to Ghost moves.

Attacking type	Damage taken
Fighting	×2
Ghost	×0 (immune)

Raticate evolution

Raticate belongs to a 2-stage evolution line: Rattata → Raticate (Level 20).

Raticate training and breeding

With a capture rate of 127, Raticate is moderately difficult to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground egg group.

Early level-up moves include Counter, Focus Energy and Fury Swipes, and it can learn 85 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Counter
1	Focus Energy
1	Fury Swipes
1	Quick Attack
1	Scary Face
1	Swords Dance
1	Tackle
1	Tail Whip
10	Bite
13	Hyper Fang
13	Laser Focus
13	Pursuit

Frequently asked questions about Raticate