Rattata #019

Rattata overview

Rattata, the Mouse Pokémon, is a Normal type Pokémon registered at National Pokédex number 19.

It stands 0.3 m tall and weighs 3.5 kg, and it was first introduced in Generation I where it is typically found in Grassland habitats.

Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area. This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood. Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.

Rattata base stats

With a base stat total of 253, Rattata's standout attribute is its Speed (72).

Its stats are fairly balanced, leaning toward physical offense.

Rattata base stats

Stat	Base value	Relative
HP	30
Attack	56
Defense	35
Sp. Attack	25
Sp. Defense	35
Speed	72
Total	253

Rattata abilities

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

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

Rattata type matchups

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

It is completely immune to Ghost moves.

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

Rattata evolution

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

Rattata training and breeding

With a capture rate of 255, Rattata is easy to catch and levels on the Medium experience curve.

For breeding it belongs to the Ground egg group.

Early level-up moves include Tackle, Tail Whip and Quick Attack, and it can learn 82 moves in total across all methods.

Level-up moves

Level	Move
1	Tackle
1	Tail Whip
4	Quick Attack
7	Focus Energy
10	Bite
13	Hyper Fang
13	Laser Focus
13	Pursuit
15	Super Fang
16	Take Down
18	Crunch
19	Assurance

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