Where can I find Rattata in SoulGold?

Rattata can be found in 9 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Rattata?

Rattata is a normal-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Rattata learn in SoulGold?

Rattata can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Rattatain Pokémon SoulGold

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2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mouse Pokémon

A Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly moves its ears and listens for danger. It will make its nest anywhere.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Normal

Dex

#019

Abilities

Run Away(Primary)

Makes escaping easier.

Guts(Secondary)

Ups Attack if suffering.

Hustle(Hidden)

Trades accuracy for power.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Forms

Normal,Alola

Evolution Chain

Rattata

Base form

Rattata (Alola)

Base form

→

Raticate

Level up Rattata to Lv. 20

→

Raticate (Alola)

Level up Rattata to Lv. 20 at night

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How to Obtain

Rattata appears in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon), in Sprout Tower 2F (uncommon), and in Sprout Tower 3F (uncommon), among one other area. Wild ones range from level two to 33.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
4	Quick AttackLevel: 4Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
4	Quick AttackLevel: 4Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	dark	60	100	25
10	BiteLevel: 10Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
13	Laser FocusLevel: 13Laser Focus	normal	0	0	30
13	Laser FocusLevel: 13Laser Focus	Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit.
16	Take DownLevel: 16Take Down	normal	90	85	20
16	Take DownLevel: 16Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
19	AssuranceLevel: 19Assurance	dark	0	100	10
19	AssuranceLevel: 19Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
22	CrunchLevel: 22Crunch	dark	80	100	15
22	CrunchLevel: 22Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
25	Sucker PunchLevel: 25Sucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
25	Sucker PunchLevel: 25Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
28	Super FangLevel: 28Super Fang	normal	1	90	10
28	Super FangLevel: 28Super Fang	Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP.
31	Double EdgeLevel: 31Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
31	Double EdgeLevel: 31Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
34	EndeavorLevel: 34Endeavor	normal	1	100	5
34	EndeavorLevel: 34Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	fire	60	100	25
Flame WheelFlame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
Fury SwipesFury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
Fury SwipesFury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
BiteBite	dark	60	100	25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
UproarUproar	normal	0	100	10
UproarUproar	Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Last ResortLast Resort	normal	0	100	5
Last ResortLast Resort	Can only be used if every other move has been used.
Me FirstMe First	normal	0	0	20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	60	100	10
RevengeRevenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Final GambitFinal Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
Final GambitFinal Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.

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TM/HM Moves (30)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.