Rattatain Pokémon SoulGold
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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.
Rattata in Pokémon SoulGold
Alola Rattata is #19 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
2 Forms Available
Type
Normal
Dex
#019
Abilities
Growth Rate
mediumfast
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
field
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
255
Base Exp
51
EV Yield
1 Speed
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
fighting ×2
Resists
None
Immune To
ghost
Evolution Chain
Base form
Base form
Level up Rattata to Lv. 20
Level up Rattata to Lv. 20 at night
How to Obtain
You can also receive one as a gift in Cherrygrove City at level five.
| Location | Level | Method | Form | Held Item | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrygrove City | Lv. 5 | gift | alola | - | - |
Level Up Moves (13)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 4Quick Attack | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 10Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Laser FocusLevel: 13Laser Focus | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Guarantees the next move will be a critical hit. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 16Take Down | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | ||
| A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 19Assurance | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 22Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 25Sucker Punch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack. | ||||||
| Super FangLevel: 28Super Fang | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Attacks with sharp fangs and cuts half the foe's HP. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 31Double Edge | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| EndeavorLevel: 34Endeavor | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP. | ||||||
Egg Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScreechScreech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | |
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | |||||
| Flame WheelFlame Wheel | fire | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | |
| A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | |||||
| Fury SwipesFury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | |
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | |||||
| BiteBite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | |
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | |||||
| CounterCounter | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | |||||
| ReversalReversal | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. | |||||
| UproarUproar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| Causes an uproar for 3 Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep. | |||||
| Last ResortLast Resort | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Can only be used if every other move has been used. | |||||
| Me FirstMe First | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Executes the foe's attack with greater power. | |||||
| RevengeRevenge | fighting | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| An attack that moves last and gains power if hit. | |||||
| Final GambitFinal Gambit | fighting | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (30)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | steel | PWR50 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Work UpWork Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM01TM01 | |
| The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | ||||||
Type Summary
1
Weaknesses
0
Resistances
1
Immunities
16
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Rattata. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Rattata resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
No type resistances.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Rattata, either offensively or defensively.
Marshadow
fightingghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to normal
2×Good
Annihilape
fightingghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to normal
2×Good
Lucario
fightingsteel
2× STAB damage • Resists normal
2×Good
Cobalion
steelfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists normal
2×Good
Terrakion
rockfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists normal
2×Good
Gastly
ghostpoison
Immune to normal
Good
Haunter
ghostpoison
Immune to normal
Good
Gengar
ghostpoison
Immune to normal
Good
Misdreavus
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Shedinja
bugghost
Immune to normal
Good
Sableye
darkghost
Immune to normal
Good
Shuppet
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Banette
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Duskull
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Dusclops
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Drifloon
ghostflying
Immune to normal
Good
Drifblim
ghostflying
Immune to normal
Good
Mismagius
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
Spiritomb
ghostdark
Immune to normal
Good
Dusknoir
ghost
Immune to normal
Good
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