Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Raticate's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It whittles down its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder block walls.
It whittles down its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder block walls.
Raticate Weakness
Raticate is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Raticate's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x171-203%KO Brick Break 2x88-106%KO Revenge 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x50-62% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x153-182%KO Brick Break 2x79-95% Low Sweep 2x74-87% Revenge 2x66-79% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x137-161%KO High Jump Kick 2x117-139%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x71-84% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x137-161%KO High Jump Kick 2x117-139%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x71-84% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x132-156%KO High Jump Kick 2x114-134%KO Focus Blast 2x95-113%KO Drain Punch 2x69-81% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x194-228%KO Focus Blast 2x84-100%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Vital Throw 2x93-109%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x131-154%KO High Jump Kick 2x114-134%KO Focus Blast 2x93-111%KO Drain Punch 2x66-79% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-227%KO Focus Blast 2x83-99% Brick Break 2x99-117%KO Vital Throw 2x91-108%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO High Jump Kick 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x92-108%KO Drain Punch 2x66-78% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO High Jump Kick 2x110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x92-108%KO Drain Punch 2x66-78% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Focus Blast 2x82-97% Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Raticate with Close Combat (205-241%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Raticate for 61-71%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x205-241%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch32-38% Rock Slide61-71% Knock Off52-62% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Raticate is what Rattata becomes. Breed it for Rattata eggs (quick to hatch). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolution from Rattata pushed Raticate to 413 total stats. Sp.Def saw the largest single gain at +35. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Raticate to get Rattata eggs easily using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Final Gambit and 7 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Raticate Best Moveset
Raticate doesn't rely on pure speed. Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received to stay healthy, and Hasty nature still pushes offense. Quickattack and Dark coverage keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Quick Attack
- Crunch
- Body Slam
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Take Down and Double-Edge bring the raw damage. But Raticate also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Raticate in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
high spawn rates across 14 locations for Raticate in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Raticate in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Raticate starts with Rattata at Lv. 20-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RattataRoute 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Route5%MidGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 225Shining PearlGrass Lv.50-52 Route30%PostRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-52 Route30%PostRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-52 Route30%PostGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Raticate brings 413 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. Quickattack with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
Run Away is the go-to ability for Raticate. It ensures success fleeing from wild battles. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Guts is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Raticate appears in 18 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves