Raticate

#16 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mouse Pokémon

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Rattata Alola Raticate Alola

Pokédex entries

Sun

Its hind feet are webbed, so it’s a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans.

Moon

Its disposition is far more violent than its looks would suggest. Don’t let your hand get too close to its face, as it could bite your hand clean off.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Raticate doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #16Melemele #16Akala #7Ula'ula #7Poni #7
EV yield	2 Spe
Catch rate	127
Base Exp.	145

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Rattata #15	Level 20	Raticate #16

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Start	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
Start	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Start	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
4	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
7	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
10	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
13	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
16	Hyper Fang	Physical	80	90	15	The user bites hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
19	Assurance	Physical	60	100	10	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
24	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
29	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
34	Super Fang	Physical	-	90	10	The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.
39	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
44	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12	Taunt	Status	-	100	20	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM57	Charge Beam	Special	50	90	10	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM89	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Final Gambit	Special	-	100	5	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
Flame Wheel	Physical	60	100	25	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Me First	Status	-	-	20	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.
Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Rattata — breeding; retain through evolution	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Covet	Physical	60	100	25	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Final Gambit	Special	-	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.
Flame Wheel	Physical	60	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flame Wheel	Physical	60	100	25	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Last Resort	Physical	140	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.
Me First	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Pluck	Physical	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.
Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.