Road 1
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 3-4
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#019
POKÉDEX No. #019
Rattata
Mouse Pokémon
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav enges for edibles the entire day.
Weak to
Fighting
Height0.3 m
Weight3.5 kg
AbilitiesRun Away
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP30170–264
- Attack56105–232
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk2549–163
- Sp. Def3567–185
- Speed72134–267
Total253
/ 720
BST253
5 percentile (1025)-155 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Purple
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #19 |
| Kanto | #19 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #19 |
| Original Akala | #6 |
| Original Alola | #15 |
| Original Johto | #17 |
| Original Melemele | #15 |
| Original Poni | #6 |
| Original Ulaula | #6 |
| Updated Akala | #6 |
| Updated Alola | #15 |
| Updated Johto | #17 |
| Updated Melemele | #15 |
| Updated Poni | #6 |
| Updated Ulaula | #6 |
| Updated Unova | #59 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
51
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Chilan Berry
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 20, Level 20, Night time
#020
Raticate
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Rattata's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
Rattata's 253 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Speed (72) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 25 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Normal combination gives Rattata 0 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 0 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Rattata is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
3.5 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Rattata?
Rattata is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Rattata's weaknesses?
Rattata takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Rattata evolve?
Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Full evolution line: Rattata → Raticate.
What are Rattata's base stats?
Rattata has a base stat total of 253: HP 30, Attack 56, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 25, Sp. Def 35, Speed 72. Its highest stat is Speed (72).
