Raticate (#020)

Raticate (#020) is a Normal-type Rat Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Raticate in Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, and Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 17 (30.1%, Lv 25–29). It evolves from Rattata at level 20 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Speed (97), and its base stat total of 343 ranks #78 of 151.

Raticate pixel-art sprite — Raticate, drawn from code for Pokémon Claude Red

National No.: #020
Type: Normal
Category: Rat Pokémon
Height: 2′04″ (0.7 m)
Weight: 41.0 lb (18.6 kg)
Catch rate: 90 of 255
Base EXP: 116
Growth rate: Medium Fast

Raticate relies on its whiskers to keep its balance, and it visibly slows down if they are ever trimmed away.

Where to find Raticate in Pokémon Red

Route 17: tall grass, Lv 25–29, 30.1% of encounters.
Route 18: tall grass, Lv 25–29, 20.3% of encounters.
Route 21: tall grass, Lv 30, 15.2% of encounters.
Route 16: tall grass, Lv 23–25, 5.5% of encounters.

Base stats

Stat	Base	Rank
HP	55	#90 of 151
Attack	81	#55 of 151
Defense	60	#83 of 151
Special	50	#101 of 151
Speed	97	#24 of 151
Total	343	#78 of 151

Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.

Evolution

Rattata
Raticate at level 20

Type effectiveness against Raticate

Damage taken	Types
4× (double weakness)	—
2× (weak to)	Fighting
½× (resists)	—
¼× (double resistance)	—
0× (immune)	Ghost

Moves learned by level up

Level	Move	Type	Power	Accuracy	PP
Start	Tackle	Normal	35	95%	35
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	—	100%	30
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100%	30
7	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100%	30
14	Hyper Fang	Normal	80	90%	15
27	Focus Energy	Normal	—	100%	30
41	Super Fang	Normal	—	90%	10

TM and HM moves

TM/HM	Move	Type	Power
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM08	Body Slam	Normal	85
TM09	Take Down	Normal	90
TM10	Double-Edge	Normal	100
TM11	Bubble Beam	Water	65
TM12	Water Gun	Water	40
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	95
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	120
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150
TM20	Rage	Normal	20
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	95
TM25	Thunder	Electric	120
TM28	Dig	Ground	100
TM31	Mimic	Normal	—
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM34	Bide	Normal	—
TM39	Swift	Normal	60
TM40	Skull Bash	Normal	100
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM50	Substitute	Normal	—

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Raticate in Pokémon Red?

You can catch Raticate in Route 16, Route 17, Route 18, and Route 21; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 17 (30.1%, Lv 25–29).

What type is Raticate?

Raticate is Normal type. It takes double damage from Fighting and is immune to Ghost.

Does Raticate evolve?

Raticate is the final form: it evolves from Rattata at level 20.

What moves does Raticate learn?

Raticate starts with Tackle, Tail Whip, and Quick Attack and learns Quick Attack (Lv 7), Hyper Fang (Lv 14), Focus Energy (Lv 27), and Super Fang (Lv 41) by leveling up. It can learn 20 TMs and HMs.

What are Raticate's base stats?

HP 55, Attack 81, Defense 60, Special 50, Speed 97, for a total of 343.

What's the catch rate of Raticate?

Raticate's catch rate is 90 out of 255.