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Alolan Raticate

Mouse Pokémon

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Alolan Raticate official artwork
Official art

Alolan Raticate is a Dark/Normal-type Alolan form of Raticate, 4× weak to Fighting and 2× weak to Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 413. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

DarkNormal
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
25.5 kg 56.2 lbs
Base stat total
413 Higher than 43% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryLet’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee!
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk7181–135132–265
Def7081–134130–262
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD8090–145148–284
Spe7787–141143–278
Total413Higher than 43% of Pokémon
HP75Atk71Def70Spe77SpD80SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Spe.

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Type matchups

DarkNormalshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Fighting (because of Dark and Normal)
2×
Bug (because of Dark)Fairy (because of Dark)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Dark and Normal)Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

With : Fire becomes ½×

With : Ice becomes ½×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 77); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+141Max129No SP97Min87Scarf211Tailwind282

At max Speed, Alolan Raticate outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Alolan Raticate against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
141Alolan Raticate · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
129Alolan Raticate · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97Alolan Raticate · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0019Alolan RattataDarkNormal
    1. Level 20 at night
      #0020Alolan RaticateDarkNormal

Moves

Level up 18

EvoScary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
1Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
4Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
7Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
10Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
13Laser FocusUntil the end of the next turn, user's moves crit.NormalStatus——30
16Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
19AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
24Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
29Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
34Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
39Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
44EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM / HM / TR 34

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
TMSwords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMPluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TMGrass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Biology

It uses its whiskers to maintain balance, and slows down if they are cut off. Its webbed hind feet act as flippers, allowing it to swim in rivers to hunt or escape from opponents. To keep its teeth ground down, it chews on anything, from machinery to concrete.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Mouse Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#020Original Johto#018Updated Johto#018Updated Unova#060Original Alola#016Original Melemele#016Original Akala#007Original Ula’ula#007Original Poni#007Updated Alola#016Updated Melemele#016Updated Akala#007Updated Ula’ula#007Updated Poni#007Let’s Go Kanto#020

  1. Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.

    Ultra Moon

  2. People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in Alola.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Its disposition is far more violent than its looks would suggest. Don’t let your hand get too close to its face, as it could bite your hand clean off.

    Moon

  4. Its hind feet are webbed, so it’s a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans.

    Sun

  5. With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.

    Black 2 · White 2

  6. It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  7. Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.

    FireRed

  8. 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.

    Emerald

  9. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  10. The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food.

    Crystal · Y

  11. Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  12. Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.

    Gold · HeartGold

  13. Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  14. It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English
Raticate
Japanese
ラッタ
Japanese (romaji)
Ratta
Korean
레트라
Chinese (Traditional)
拉達
Chinese (Simplified)
拉达
French
Rattatac
German
Rattikarl
Spanish
Raticate
Italian
Raticate

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VII

Training

2 Spe
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
145
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Raticate
♂ Male
Female Raticate
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Alolan Rattata: Level 20 at night.

Ultra Moon 10 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Route 8SOS Battle · Lv 17–20
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Ultra Sun 10 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Route 8SOS Battle · Lv 17–20
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moon 14 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23
  • Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Sun 14 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23
  • Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.