What is Raticate weak to?

In Sun & Moon, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Scyther (Bug), and Clefable (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage.

How do you evolve Raticate?

In Sun & Moon, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.

Should I use Raticate?

In Sun & Moon, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Dark/Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.

In Sun & Moon, Raticate looks average on paper at 413 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Sucker Punch with Flame Orb is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Raticate?

Raticate gets Thick Fat, Gluttony, and Hustle. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

Raticate - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

77Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Raticate's spread. It leans physical with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP75

Attack71

Defense70

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def80

Speed77

Total413

Details

Catch Rate

Moderate127 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight25.5 kg

Base XP145

Abilities

Gluttony

Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

HustlePopular

Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Thick FatHA

Halves damage from fire and ice moves.

Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice to ½x

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+2

Speed training target

Pokedex Entries

It forms a group of Rattata, which it assumes command of. Each group has its own territory, and disputes over food happen often.

Raticate Weakness

Raticate is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Watch out for Fighting attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic and Ghost-type moves entirely. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Raticate can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Raticate Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Fighting
2x (Weak)	Bug, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)	Dark
0x (Immune)	Psychic, Ghost

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

1Resist

2Immune

Score-1

4xCritical

Fighting

2xWeak

Bug Fairy

½xResist

Dark

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Psychic Ghost

STAB (2)

Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Raticate in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)

Poliwrath WaterFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchLv. 32 SubmissionLv. 1 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Raticate Dynamic Punch 4x 197-232%KO Submission 4x 156-184%KO Brick Break 4x 149-176%KO Low Sweep 4x 129-152%KO View Poliwrath builds →
Bewear NormalFighting	C
Available Moves Moves SuperpowerLv. 62 Hammer ArmLv. 36 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Raticate Superpower 4x 295-348%KO Hammer Arm 4x 245-288%KO Brick Break 4x 187-220%KO Low Sweep 4x 163-192%KO View Bewear builds →
Passimian Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Rock SmashLv. 8 Damage vs Raticate Close Combat 4x 285-336%KO Brick Break 4x 180-212%KO Low Sweep 4x 156-184%KO Rock Smash 4x 98-116%KO View Passimian builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 46 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 22 Wake-Up SlapLv. 38 Damage vs Raticate Close Combat 4x 285-336%KO Brick Break 4x 180-212%KO Vital Throw 4x 166-196%KO Wake-Up Slap 4x 166-196%KO View Hariyama builds →
Primeape Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 39 Cross ChopLv. 22 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Raticate Close Combat 4x 255-300%KO Cross Chop 4x 214-252%KO Brick Break 4x 159-188%KO Low Sweep 4x 139-164%KO View Primeape builds →

Sun & Moon 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. HP saw the largest single gain at +45. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#019Rattata

Level 20

#020Raticate

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Rattata

Normal

Raticate

Normal

55+25

ATK

81+25

DEF

60+25

SP.ATK

50+25

SP.DEF

70+35

SPE

97+25

BST

253D-Tier

413C-Tier+160

ROLE

Balanced

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Raticate to get Rattata eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups

Ground

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Sun & Moon Raticate Best Moveset

Raticate keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Flame Orb gives it self-burn for Guts activation, max Attack and Speed EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and the remaining moves prevents dead turns.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Sweeper

Ability

Guts

Item

Flame Orb

Best Nature for Raticate

Jolly+SPE

Raticate best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Spe

Physical Sweeper Moveset

Sucker PunchSTAB
FacadeSTAB
Quick AttackSTAB
U Turn

Recommended Teammates

GolemGood

ButterfreeDecent

PikachuDecent

Moves

Most of Raticate's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, but Ice and Grass and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 0

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 1

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

A4010030Normal

Lv 1

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 1

Swords Dance

A——20Normal

Lv 1

Tackle

—4010035Normal

Lv 1

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 4

Quick Attack+1

A4010030Normal

Lv 7

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 10

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 13

Pursuit

D4010020Dark

Lv 16

Hyper Fang

—809015Normal

Lv 19

Assurance

C6010010Dark

Lv 24

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 29

Sucker Punch+1

S701005Dark

Lv 34

Super Fang

D—9010Normal

Lv 39

Double-Edge

A12010015Normal

Lv 44

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM08

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

TM100

Confide

D——20Normal

TM97

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM63

Embargo

——10015Dark

TM42

Facade

S7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM60

Quash

——10015Dark

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

D9010010Poison

TM34

Sludge Wave

D9510010Poison

TM95

Snarl

D559515Dark

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

D—8515Normal

TM75

Swords Dance

A——20Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

C6010025Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM89

U-turn

A7010020Bug

TM09

Venoshock

D6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Raticate doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Raticate can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 1

Bide+1

———10Normal

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 1

Bubble Beam

—6510020Water

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 2

Curse

C——10Ghost

Gen 6

Cut

—509530Normal

Gen 3

Defense Curl

D——40Normal

Gen 6

Dig

D8010010Ground

Gen 4

Endure+4

C——10Normal

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 5

Pluck

—6010020Flying

Gen 1

Rage

D2010020Normal

Gen 6

Retaliate

C701005Normal

Gen 6

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

Gen 6

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 1

Skull Bash

B13010010Normal

Gen 6

Strength

—8010015Normal

Gen 4

Swift

D60—20Normal

Gen 1

Take Down

—908520Normal

Gen 1

Water Gun

D4010025Water

How to Get Alolan Raticate in Sun & Moon

high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 38 locations. Alolan Raticate's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Raticate in Sun & Moon

The path to Raticate starts with Rattata at Lv. 2-59 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

Step 1Catch Rattata
Verdant Cavern - Trial Site
SunGrass Lv.11 Cave
100%Early
Shaking spot
Verdant Cavern - Trial Site
MoonGrass Lv.11 Cave
100%Early
Shaking spot
Route 2 - North
MoonGrass Lv.9-10 Route
70%Early
NightShaking spot
Route 2 - North
SunGrass Lv.9-10 Route
70%Early
NightShaking spot
Route 2 - South
MoonGrass Lv.9-10 Route
70%Early
NightShaking spot
Route 2 - South
SunGrass Lv.9-10 Route
70%Early
NightShaking spot
Route 1 - East
SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - East
MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - West
SunGrass Lv.3-5 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - West
MoonGrass Lv.3-5 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - Hau'oli Outskirts
SunGrass Lv.5-7 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - Hau'oli Outskirts
MoonGrass Lv.5-7 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - South
SunGrass Lv.10-13 Route
30%Early
Night
Route 1 - South
MoonGrass Lv.10-13 Route
30%Early
Night
Kala'e Bay
MoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water
30%Early
Night
Kala'e Bay
SunGrass Lv.15-18 Water
30%Early
Night
Hau'oli City - Shopping District
MoonGrass Lv.5-8 City
20%Early
Night
Hau'oli City - Shopping District
SunGrass Lv.5-8 City
20%Early
Night
Route 2 - North
MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 2 - North
SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 2 - South
MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 2 - South
SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 3 - North
MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 3 - North
SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 3 - South
MoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 3 - South
SunGrass Lv.9-12 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 4
SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 4
MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 6 - North
SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 6 - North
MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 6 - South
SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 6 - South
MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route
10%Early
Night
Route 8
SunGrass Lv.17-20 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 8
MoonGrass Lv.17-20 Route
30%Mid
Night
Train until Level 20
Step 2Raticate ✓
Akala Outskirts
MoonGrass Lv.20-23
30%Mid
Night
Akala Outskirts
SunGrass Lv.20-23
30%Mid
Night
Route 10
MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 10
SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 14
SunGrass Lv.28-31 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 14
MoonGrass Lv.28-31 Route
30%Mid
Night
Tapu Village
MoonGrass Lv.28-31 City
30%Mid
Night
Tapu Village
SunGrass Lv.28-31 City
30%Mid
Night
Route 15
SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 15
MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 16
MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route
30%Mid
Night
Route 16
SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route
30%Mid
Night
Malie City - Outer Cape
SunGrass Lv.24-27 City
20%Mid
Night
Malie City - Outer Cape
MoonGrass Lv.24-27 City
20%Mid
Night
Route 11
SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route
20%Mid
Night
Route 11
MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route
20%Mid
Night
Route 17 - Northeast
MoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route
30%Late
Night
Route 17 - Northeast
SunGrass Lv.31-34 Route
30%Late
Night
Route 17 - West
MoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route
30%Late
Night
Route 17 - West
SunGrass Lv.31-34 Route
30%Late
Night
Ancient Poni Path
MoonGrass Lv.40-43 Route
30%Late
Night
Ancient Poni Path
SunGrass Lv.40-43 Route
30%Late
Night
Poni Wilds
MoonGrass Lv.40-43
30%Late
Night
Poni Wilds
SunGrass Lv.40-43
30%Late
Night
Poni Plains - Center
MoonGrass Lv.54-57
70%Post
NightShaking spot
Poni Plains - Center
SunGrass Lv.54-57
70%Post
NightShaking spot
Poni Grove
MoonGrass Lv.52-55 Forest
30%Post
Night
Poni Grove
SunGrass Lv.52-55 Forest
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - Center
MoonGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - Center
SunGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - East
MoonGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - East
SunGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - North
MoonGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - North
SunGrass Lv.54-57
30%Post
Night
Poni Gauntlet
SunGrass Lv.56-59
30%Post
Night
Poni Gauntlet
MoonGrass Lv.56-59
30%Post
Night
Poni Plains - West
MoonGrass Lv.54-57
10%Post
Night
Poni Plains - West
SunGrass Lv.54-57
10%Post
Night
or evolve from Rattata (Step 1)

Raticate Guide

In Sun & Moon, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), Scyther (Bug), and Clefable (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Machamp is the most dangerous since Fighting moves deal 4x damage.
In Sun & Moon, Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20. Raticate is the fully evolved form. It sits at 413 BST in its evolved form.
In Sun & Moon, Raticate can work for a story run. 413 BST is average, but Dark/Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sun & Moon, Raticate looks average on paper at 413 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Sucker Punch with Flame Orb is the standard set.
Raticate gets Thick Fat, Gluttony, and Hustle. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.

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

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Cobalion SteelFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves Iron Head Close Combat Swords Dance Stone Edge Damage vs Raticate Close Combat 4x 282-332%KO Stone Edge 39-46% View Cobalion builds →
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy	A
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves ThunderboltSTAB Hidden Power Ice Volt Switch Dazzling Gleam Damage vs Raticate Thunderbolt 74-87% Volt Switch 57-67% Dazzling Gleam 2x 131-155%KO View Tapu Koko builds →
Volcarona BugFire	A
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Quiver Dance Bug Buzz Hidden Power Ground Giga Drain Damage vs Raticate Giga Drain 35-41% View Volcarona builds →
Genesect BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves U Turn Ice Beam Flamethrower Iron Head Damage vs Raticate U Turn 2x 86-101%KO Ice Beam 37-44% Flamethrower 37-44% View Genesect builds →
Machamp Fighting	C
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Dynamic Punch Bullet Punch Knock Off Rock Slide Damage vs Raticate Bullet Punch 22-26% Knock Off 18-21% Rock Slide 42-49% View Machamp builds →

Settings

Raticate Alola

Stats & Training

Raticate Weakness

Sun & Moon Evolution

How to Evolve

Breeding

Sun & Moon Raticate Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Transfer Moves

How to Get Alolan Raticate in Sun & Moon