Rattata (#019)

Rattata (#019) is a Normal-type Rat Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Rattata in Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, and Route 9 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 1 (50%, Lv 2–4). It evolves into Raticate at level 20. Its best stat is Speed (72), and its base stat total of 218 ranks #144 of 151.

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

National No.: #019
Type: Normal
Category: Rat Pokémon
Height: 1′00″ (0.3 m)
Weight: 8.0 lb (3.6 kg)
Catch rate: 255 of 255
Base EXP: 57
Growth rate: Medium Fast

Rattata bites at whatever it attacks. It is small and fast, which makes it one of the most commonly seen Pokémon around.

Where to find Rattata in Pokémon Red

Route 1: tall grass, Lv 2–4, 50% of encounters.
Route 22: tall grass, Lv 2–4, 44.9% of encounters.
Route 4: tall grass, Lv 8–12, 40.2% of encounters.
Route 9: tall grass, Lv 14–17, 40.2% of encounters.
Route 2: tall grass, Lv 2–5, 39.8% of encounters.
Route 16: tall grass, Lv 18–22, 30.1% of encounters.
Route 21: tall grass, Lv 21–23, 29.7% of encounters.

Base stats

Stat	Base	Rank
HP	30	#141 of 151
Attack	56	#105 of 151
Defense	35	#135 of 151
Special	25	#144 of 151
Speed	72	#64 of 151
Total	218	#144 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 Rattata

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
7	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100%	30
14	Hyper Fang	Normal	80	90%	15
23	Focus Energy	Normal	—	100%	30
34	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
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	120
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 Rattata in Pokémon Red?

You can catch Rattata in Route 1, Route 2, Route 4, and Route 9 and more; the best odds are in the tall grass of Route 1 (50%, Lv 2–4).

What type is Rattata?

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

What level does Rattata evolve?

Rattata evolves into Raticate at level 20.

What moves does Rattata learn?

Rattata starts with Tackle and Tail Whip and learns Quick Attack (Lv 7), Hyper Fang (Lv 14), Focus Energy (Lv 23), and Super Fang (Lv 34) by leveling up. It can learn 18 TMs and HMs.

What are Rattata's base stats?

HP 30, Attack 56, Defense 35, Special 25, Speed 72, for a total of 218.

What's the catch rate of Rattata?

Rattata's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.