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.
A RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Raticate with Megahorn (109-129%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Raticate for 52-61%.
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Heracross builds →Megahorn109-129%KO Rock Slide45-54% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Rock Slide52-61% | ||
Emerald 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 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Counter, Flame Wheel and 5 more.
Emerald Raticate Best Moveset
Raticate doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Endeavor and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while flexible EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Endeavor
- Double Edge
- Super Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Raticate gets Bite and Counter exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Hyper Beam and Double-Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Raticate in Emerald
Raticate Guide
In Emerald, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Emerald, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In Emerald, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Emerald, Raticate works as a pivot with 413 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Emerald's meta. Thunder Wave with Leftovers 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.
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- 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