Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Raticate's Speed does the work, Special pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed stat exp per KO. Common in the wild, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x200-235%KO Jump Kick 2x155-182%KO Submission 2x123-145%KO Rolling Kick 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Submission 2x105-125%KO Karate Chop 2x68-81% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Primeape builds →Submission 2x112-132%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Submission 2x90-106%KO Karate Chop 2x57-68% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Submission 2x90-106%KO Karate Chop 2x57-68% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x124-146%KO Double Kick 2x48-57% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Submission 2x90-107%KO Karate Chop 2x57-68% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Submission 2x90-107%KO Karate Chop 2x57-68% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x122-145%KO Rolling Kick 2x94-111%KO Double Kick 2x48-57% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Submission 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Submission 2x91-108%KO Karate Chop 2x57-67% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x149-176%KO Submission 2x120-141%KO Rolling Kick 2x91-107%KO Double Kick 2x47-56% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Submission 2x87-102%KO Karate Chop 2x55-66% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machop builds →Submission 2x87-102%KO Karate Chop 2x55-66% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x200-235%KO Jump Kick 2x155-182%KO Submission 2x123-145%KO Rolling Kick 2x94-111%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machoke builds →Submission 2x105-125%KO Karate Chop 2x68-81% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Mankey builds →Submission 2x90-106%KO Karate Chop 2x56-67% | ||
In Red & Blue, Machamp can KO Raticate with Submission (131-154%).
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Machamp builds →Earthquake54-64% Body Slam46-55% Submission 2x131-154%KO | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Raticate is the evolved form of Rattata, reached at level 20. A Normal type at 393 stats that still can't breed. The evolution from Rattata pushed Raticate to 393 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +25. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Raticate Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Super Fang
- Hyper Beam
- Quick Attack
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Raticate's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Beam and Skull Bash, but Ice and Water and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Raticate in Red & Blue
Raticate appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Raticate in Red & Blue
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-30 across 22 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataRoute 1BlueGrass Lv.2-4 Route45%EarlyRoute 1RedGrass Lv.2-4 Route45%EarlyRoute 2RedGrass Lv.2-5 Route40%EarlyRoute 2BlueGrass Lv.2-5 Route40%EarlyRoute 22RedGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyRoute 22BlueGrass Lv.2-4 Route40%EarlyRoute 4BlueGrass Lv.8-12 Route35%EarlyRoute 4RedGrass Lv.8-12 Route35%EarlyRoute 9BlueGrass Lv.14-17 Route35%EarlyRoute 9RedGrass Lv.14-17 Route35%EarlyRoute 21RedGrass Lv.21-23 Route30%MidRoute 21BlueGrass Lv.21-23 Route30%MidRoute 16BlueGrass Lv.18-22 Route25%MidRoute 16RedGrass Lv.18-22 Route25%Mid
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 17BlueGrass Lv.25-29 Route25%MidRoute 17RedGrass Lv.25-29 Route25%MidRoute 18RedGrass Lv.25-29 Route15%MidRoute 18BlueGrass Lv.25-29 Route15%MidRoute 16BlueGrass Lv.23-25 Route10%MidRoute 16RedGrass Lv.23-25 Route10%MidRoute 21RedGrass Lv.30 Route10%MidRoute 21BlueGrass Lv.30 Route10%Midor evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
Raticate Guide
In Red & Blue, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Red & Blue, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form.
Honestly, in Red & Blue Raticate is a tough sell at 393 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Red & Blue, Raticate brings 393 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. Superfang anchors the moveset.
Raticate is immune to Ghost moves. Free switch-in every time. Speed is the best stat at base 97. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
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