Type matchups
Damage Rattata takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Rattata has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 56
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 25
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 72
- Total
- 253
Rattata has a base stat total of 253, higher than 5% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (72). With Attack (56) well above Sp. Atk (25), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 72 is middling (faster than 55% of Pokémon). With 30 HP, 35 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.
Rattata can have the abilities Run Away, Guts and Hustle.
How to beat Rattata
Rattata takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Rattata's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Rattata's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Rattata is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Rattata → Raticate) and evolves into Raticate.
Best counters to Rattata
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Rattata weak to?
As a Normal type, Rattata takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Rattata resistant to?
Rattata has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Rattata?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Rattata with super-effective attacks.