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Raticate is the evolved form of Rattata and one of the original Normal-type Pokemon. This guide covers Raticate’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Alolan form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Regional Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Raticate guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Raticate evolves from Rattata and is known for its large teeth, aggressive nature and ability to gnaw through tough materials. Its hind feet are webbed, helping it swim while hunting for food.
Competitive Overview
Raticate is usually a niche competitive Pokemon, but it has some interesting tools. Guts can make Facade much stronger when Raticate has a status condition, and Super Fang can pressure bulky opponents by cutting their remaining HP.
Raticate’s biggest strengths are speed, Guts sets and utility moves like Super Fang and U-turn. Its biggest limitation is its low bulk, and regular Raticate is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Raticate, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Raticate
National Dex
#0020
Type
Normal
Species
Mouse Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
40.8 lbs / 18.5 kg
18.5 kg
Abilities
Run Away, Guts, Hustle
Raticate has decent Speed and Attack for an early evolution, but its overall bulk is limited. It is best known for fast offense, Guts sets and utility options like Super Fang.
Raticate has Normal, Dark, Bug and utility options that fit its role as a fast physical attacker. These are some of Raticate’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A classic Raticate attack that has long been associated with the Rattata evolution line.
A signature-style move that cuts the target’s remaining HP and helps Raticate pressure bulkier Pokemon.
A strong Normal-type option that works especially well with Guts when Raticate has a status condition.
A powerful Normal-type attack that deals heavy damage at the cost of recoil.
A useful Dark-type coverage move and especially fitting for Alolan Raticate.
A priority move that lets Raticate finish weakened opponents before they can move.
A pivoting move that helps Raticate deal chip damage and switch to a teammate.
A priority Dark-type attack that can punish opponents using damaging moves.
Raticate can learn Normal, Dark, Bug and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Raticate’s move list by learn method.
Move data is not available for this version group yet.
Raticate is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it an immunity to Ghost-type moves, but it is weak to Fighting-type attacks.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Raticate’s abilities support escape utility, status-based offense and risky damage boosts depending on the game and form.
Allows Raticate to flee from wild Pokemon battles more reliably when available.
Boosts Raticate’s Attack when it has a status condition, making moves like Facade much more dangerous.
Boosts Raticate’s physical power but lowers accuracy when available as its hidden ability.
Raticate evolves from Rattata at Level 20. Alolan Raticate evolves from Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night in the games where that form is available.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Rattata at Level 20
Regional Form
Evolves from Alolan Rattata at Level 20 at night
Raticate’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Raticate is obtained by catching or receiving Rattata and evolving it at Level 20.
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Routes 16, 17, 18 and 21. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Routes 16, 17, 18 and 21. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Routes 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Routes 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 38, 39 and 47, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave and Tohjo Falls. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Routes 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 38, 39 and 47, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave and Tohjo Falls. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 38 and 39, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave and Tohjo Falls. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Routes 16, 17 and 18, and Pokemon Mansion. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Routes 16, 17 and 18, and Pokemon Mansion. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 225 and 226. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Routes 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 38, 39 and 47, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls and Safari Zone. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Routes 7, 9, 10, 26, 27, 38, 39 and 47, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls and Safari Zone. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Dreamyard. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon White |
Dreamyard. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Dreamyard, Relic Passage and Strange House. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Dreamyard, Relic Passage and Strange House. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Pokemon Village. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon Y |
Pokemon Village. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 118. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 118. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20 after obtaining Rattata. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Alolan Raticate can be obtained by evolving Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Alolan Raticate can be obtained by evolving Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Alolan Raticate can be obtained by evolving Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Alolan Raticate can be obtained by evolving Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Pokemon Mansion and Routes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21. Alolan Raticate is also available through in-game trade after obtaining Alolan Rattata. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Pokemon Mansion and Routes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21. Alolan Raticate is also available through in-game trade after obtaining Alolan Rattata. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 225 and 226, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern and Sunlit Cavern. Can also be obtained by evolving Rattata at Level 20. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet confirmed. Obtain by evolving Rattata at Level 20 if Rattata is available. |
| Game | Where to Find Raticate |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Alolan Raticate is Raticate’s regional form from Alola. It changes from pure Normal type to Dark and Normal type and has a heavier body, different abilities and different weaknesses.
Category
Mouse Pokemon
Type
Dark / Normal
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
Weight
56.2 lbs / 25.5 kg
Alolan Raticate is weak to Bug, Fairy and especially Fighting-type moves. It is immune to Ghost and Psychic-type moves, giving it a very different matchup profile from regular Raticate.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Raticate. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Raticate is a Normal-type Pokemon. Alolan Raticate is a Dark and Normal-type Pokemon.
Regular Raticate is weak to Fighting-type moves. Alolan Raticate is weak to Bug, Fairy and Fighting-type moves.
Raticate evolves from Rattata at Level 20. Alolan Raticate evolves from Alolan Rattata starting at Level 20 at night.
Raticate’s regular abilities are Run Away and Guts, with Hustle as its hidden ability. Alolan Raticate can have Gluttony, Hustle or Thick Fat depending on the game.
Raticate’s best or most useful moves often include Hyper Fang, Super Fang, Facade, Double-Edge, Crunch, Quick Attack, U-turn and Sucker Punch.
Raticate can be useful in normal gameplay and has niche competitive tools like Guts, Facade and Super Fang, but it is usually not a top-tier competitive Pokemon.
The most common way to get Raticate is to evolve Rattata at Level 20. Some games also let players catch Raticate directly in routes, caves or special areas.
Yes, Raticate has an Alolan form. Alolan Raticate is Dark and Normal type and evolves from Alolan Rattata at night starting at Level 20.
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