Stats & Training
Speed and Attack carry most of Rattata's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It shows no interest in anything that isn’t fresh. If you take it shopping with you, it will help you pick out ingredients.
Night after night, they sneak into people’s homes seeking food. A massive outbreak of them has become an issue of public concern.
Rattata Weakness
Rattata's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Just 1 weak spot to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x259-306%KO Focus Blast 2x259-306%KO Sacred Sword 2x196-231%KO Double Kick 2x68-80% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x284-334%KO Sky Uppercut 2x218-257%KO Brick Break 2x194-229%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x306-360%KO Focus Blast 2x318-374%KO Aura Sphere 2x213-251%KO Brick Break 2x194-229%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x351-414%KO Focus Blast 2x218-257%KO Sacred Sword 2x264-311%KO Double Kick 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Virizion builds →Close Combat 2x259-306%KO Focus Blast 2x259-306%KO Sacred Sword 2x196-231%KO Double Kick 2x68-80% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Hawlucha can KO Rattata with High Jump Kick (406-478%).
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rattata View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics86-101%KO High Jump Kick 2x406-478%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
One evolution ahead. Rattata grows into Raticate through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Rattata. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rattata easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Bite, Counter, Final Gambit and 8 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Rattata Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Rattata needs. Focus Sash buys it, spread EVs make it count, and Hustle adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Endeavor. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Rattata best EVs are HP
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Last Resort and Skull Bash for the basics, but Rattata's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Dark and Ice hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Rattata Locations
Rattata is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 21 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Rattata in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Rattata's encounter pool splits between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. You've got 21 walking spots at Lv. 2-20 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Rattata Guide
Get Rattata to Raticate at level 20. At 253 BST, Rattata is just the starting point.
Level 20 gets you Raticate. Quick enough that Rattata barely slows you down.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Rattata through the first few routes without issues. 253 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Raticate as fast as you can.
You can find Rattata in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Rattata has appeared in 18 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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