rattata

Rattata is a Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep, ensuring it remains active and alert during battle, which is especially useful against sleep-inducing moves.
• Anger Point: When struck by a critical hit, this ability maximizes the Pokémon's Attack stat, turning a potentially dangerous situation into an offensive advantage.

Physical Characteristics:

• A powerfully built bipedal Pokémon with a primate-like appearance, featuring well-defined muscles that highlight its physical strength and combat capabilities
• Possesses distinctive coloration and markings across its body that make it easily recognizable and set it apart from other Fighting-type Pokémon
• Displays clear evolutionary traits from its previous form while showing more advanced physical development and mature features

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exhibits an aggressive and territorial temperament, often challenging other Pokémon to demonstrate its strength and establish dominance
• Primarily inhabits rugged mountainous regions and dense forests where it can train and develop its fighting skills in a natural environment
• Lives and travels in small, tight-knit groups that work together for protection and hunting, showing surprising social complexity

In Battle:

• Excels as a physical attacker with an impressively high Attack stat, making it a formidable opponent in close-combat situations
• Specializes in powerful fighting-type moves while maintaining a diverse movepool that provides excellent coverage against multiple types
• Demonstrates particular effectiveness against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel type Pokémon, making it a valuable team member
• Must be carefully managed against Psychic, Flying, and Fairy type moves due to type disadvantages that can quickly turn the tide of battle

Evolution:

• Undergoes a significant evolution from its pre-evolved form when specific conditions are met, representing a major milestone in its development
• The evolution process triggers dramatic changes in both physical appearance and combat abilities, resulting in enhanced fighting capabilities

Interesting Facts:

• Holds a special significance in Pokémon lore and games, often appearing in key storylines and competitive scenarios
• Has made numerous memorable appearances across various Pokémon media, including the anime, movies, and trading card game
• Features a uniquely recognizable cry and battle animation in the games that have become iconic among fans of the series

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Bites anything when it attacks. Small and veryquick, it is a common sight in many places.
• Blue: Bites anything when it attacks. Small and veryquick, it is a common sight in many places.
• Yellow: Will chew on any­ thing with its fangs. If you seeone, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
• Gold: It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it willsettle down and produce offspring continuously.
• Silver: Living wherever there is food available, itceaselessly scav­ enges for edibles the entire day.
• Crystal: This Pokémon's impressive vital­ ity 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 anything. 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.
• X: Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
• Y: Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-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.
• Sun: Its incisors continue growing until its death. If its Trainer doesn’t offer it a file to gnaw on, it will gnaw on door frames, table legs, and so on.
• Moon: With their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.
• Ultra-Sun: Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.
• Ultra-Moon: This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.