Is Raticate Good in Yellow Playthrough?
If you kept Rattata past the early routes, Raticate does solid work through the mid-game gyms. MoveHyper Fang hits hard against anything that doesn't resist Normal. Falls behind once Celadon City opens up better options.
Brock's typing presses Rattata's defenses.
Rattata trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Giovanni's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Raticate trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Raticate has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.
Catch Rattata on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-4, common).
- After Brock
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- LV 14NormalHyper Fang12090%15
- After Misty
- TM08NormalBody Slam128100%15
- After Lt. Surge
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- After Erika
- TM40NormalSkull Bash195100%10
- TM10NormalDouble-Edge180100%15
- TM39NormalSwift90100%20
- After Koga
- TM09NormalTake Down13585%20
Your Rattata should hit Level 20 before you reach Lt. Surge, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 20)
- LV 20NormalHyper Fang12090%15
- After Misty
- TM08NormalBody Slam128100%15
- After Lt. Surge
- TM13IceIce Beam90100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam22590%5
- TM40NormalSkull Bash195100%10
- TM10NormalDouble-Edge180100%15
- After Koga
- TM09NormalTake Down13585%20
How to Get Raticate in Yellow
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 10 locations. 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 Y
Rattata is your first catch on the way to Raticate. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-46 across 28 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RattataRoute 2Lv.3-4GrassRate 40%Route 1Lv.2-4GrassRate 30%Route 21Lv.13-15GrassRate 30%Route 5Lv.14-16GrassRate 30%Route 6Lv.14-16GrassRate 30%Route 11Lv.15-17GrassRate 30%Route 3Lv.10-12GrassRate 15%Route 4Lv.10-12GrassRate 15%Route 22Lv.3GrassRate 10%Route 16Lv.23-24GrassRate 25%Route 18Lv.23-24GrassRate 25%Route 10Lv.18GrassRate 20%Route 9Lv.18GrassRate 15%Route 7Lv.20GrassRate 15%Route 8Lv.20GrassRate 15%Pokémon Mansion - 1FLv.34-37FloorRate 30%Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.37-40FloorRate 30%Pokémon Mansion - 3FLv.40-43FloorRate 30%
Step 2Raticate ✓Route 21Lv.15GrassRate 5%Route 10Lv.20GrassRate 5%Route 16Lv.25-26GrassRate 5%Route 18Lv.25-26GrassRate 5%Route 9Lv.20GrassRate 4%Route 11Lv.17GrassRate 1%Pokémon Mansion - B1FLv.37-46FloorRate 40%Pokémon Mansion - 1FLv.34-37FloorRate 30%Pokémon Mansion - 2FLv.37-40FloorRate 30%Pokémon Mansion - 3FLv.40-43FloorRate 30%or evolve from Rattata (Step 1)
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
What is Raticate Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Raticate
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x131-155%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x130-153%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Primeape Fighting | C | |
In Yellow, Snorlax threatens a KO with Self-Destruct (94-110%). Exeggutor's Explosion also KOs at 104-122%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Chansey builds →Ice Beam20-24% Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Snorlax builds →Body Slam40-47% Self Destruct94-110%KO Earthquake47-55% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Exeggutor builds →Psychic54-64% Explosion104-122%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Starmie builds →Blizzard55-65% Psychic45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Raticate View Tauros builds →Body Slam37-44% Hyper Beam65-76% Earthquake43-51% Blizzard27-32% | ||
Raticate Evolutions
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
Y Raticate Best Moveset
Ignores stat matchups entirely with MoveSuper Fang halving the target's HP in one hit. 97 Speed goes first against most of the mid-tier, and MoveBody Slam follows up with a one-in-three paralysis chance. A two-move sequence that works against anything regardless of type or bulk.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Super Fang
- Hyper Beam
- Quick Attack
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
Raticate Yellow Guide
In Yellow, Raticate's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Honestly, in Yellow Raticate is a tough sell at 393 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Yellow, Raticate brings 393 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Yellow's meta. Superfang anchors the moveset.
Raticate is a physical attacker with base 81 Attack. Fragile, can't afford to take many hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Yes. Alolan Raticate is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 7. Plays completely differently from the original.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves