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Rattata (コラッタ Koratta)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#019
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Raticate
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$Rat-uh-tuh$
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	30	Species:	Mouse Pokémon
Attack:	56	Type(s):	Normal
Defense:	35	Height:	1'00"
Special Atk:	25	Weight:	7.7 lbs.
Special Def:	35	Abilities:	Run Away Guts Hustle (Dream World)
Speed:	72	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	253	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Its most notable feature is its large teeth. Like most rodents, their teeth grow continuously throughout its life, and must be constantly worn down by gnawing. It will bite anything when it attacks, though it will live peacefully side by side with Pidgey.

Appearance

Rattata is mouse-like, with large incisors and a whisker on either side. Female Rattata have shorter whiskers than the males. The fur is purple, with a white or cream colored underside. Rattata have red eyes, with no obvious pupils. The tail is long, and curled slightly at the tip. Rattata have three-toed paws, which are the same color as its underbelly.

Special abilities

Rattata's teeth grow very quickly and they can survive almost anywhere. They also utilize their teeth so they can use attacks such as Super Fang and Bite.

Evolution

Rattata evolves into Raticate once it reaches level 20.

In the anime

A Rattata was seen by Ash Ketchum in Pokémon - I Choose You!, being the second Wild Pokémon he ever saw.
A.J. had three Rattata at his gym in The Path to the Pokémon League.
In Gonna Rule the School, a student used a Rattata in battle.
Many Rattata ran away from the chaos caused by Pokémon Hunter J in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One
Casey had a Rattata in The Double Trouble Header, but it was never seen afterwards.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Rattata appeared in the fight against Marcus.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Rattata Locations
Red/Blue	Many Routes	Common
Yellow	Many Routes, Pokémon Mansion	Common
Gold/Silver	Many Routes and Towers, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls	Common
Crystal	Many Routes and Towers, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Tohjo Falls	Common
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Trade	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Many Routes, Pokémon Mansion	Common
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 225, 226	Uncommon
Platinum	Route 225, 226	Uncommon
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Many Routes and Towers, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave	Common
Black/White	Breed Raticate	None

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Ratatta Locations
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 18, 39, Forever Level 5, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (1-3F), Wish Cave (5-7F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Mystifying Forest (1-13BF), Mystery Jungle (1-29BF)
Pokémon Ranger	Waterworks
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Rumble	Starter Pokémon, Windy Prairie

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Yellow
Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
Gold
It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Silver
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Crystal
This Pokémon's impressive vitality allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.
Ruby
Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere.
Sapphire
Rattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
LeafGreen
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Diamond
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
Pearl
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
Platinum
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
HeartGold
It eats everything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
SoulSilver
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Black
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
White
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
Black 2
It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.
White 2
It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Rattata/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Rattata/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Rattata/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Rattata/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Tail Whip	-	100%	15	Normal	Status
4	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
7	Focus Energy	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
10	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
13	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
16	Hyper Fang	80	90%	15	Normal	Physical
19	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical
22	Crunch	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
25	Assurance	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
28	Super Fang	-	90%	10	Normal	Physical
31	Double Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
34	Endeavor	-	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back


Black	White				Back

Origins

Rattata is based on a rat. Rattata's name incorporates the words rat and possibly attack, considering its original name was going to be Rattatak. Koratta, the Japanese name, comes from rat and the prefix 小 ko, meaning small.

Gallery

Trivia

Rattata originally had a k at the end of its name.
- If it were to have the k, its name would be Rattatak, and sound like "Rat Attack"
Rattata is the first pure Normal-type in the National Pokédex order.
Rattata, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew and Sandslash are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
- Despite its classification, Rattata appears to be based off a rat more than a mouse.
Every Generation has a two-stage, Normal-type Pokémon to be found early in the game. Rattata is the one from the First Generation.
A Rattata has the ability to use the F.E.A.R tactic. A plan that can have a very low level Rattata beat any Pokémon. The Rattata holds a focus sash and has to know Endeavor and Quick Attack. The Rattata is attacked and would be killed unless holding the focus sash which holds it to one HP. The Rattata then uses endeavor, making the Pokémon the move hit go down to one HP. The Rattata then uses quick attack and unless the other Pokémon uses quick attack the Rattata will have knocked out the other Pokémon.

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