raticate-alola #10092
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raticate-alola
Generation I · #10092 — Mouse Pokémon
Alolan Raticate, known as the Mouse Pokémon, is the regional variant of the original Raticate found in the Alola region. This Dark/Normal-type Pokémon represents a fascinating evolutionary adaptation to its island environment, where it developed distinctly different characteristics from its Kantonian counterpart. Evolving from Alolan Rattata when leveled up at night starting at level 20, Alolan Raticate showcases how regional conditions can dramatically reshape a species' biology and temperament. With a base stat total of 413, it maintains the same overall power as standard Raticate but redistributes its strengths in completely different ways, prioritizing durability and special defense over raw physical attacking power.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
25.5kg
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Raticate-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Raticate exhibits significant physical differences from its Kantonian relative, most notably its stockier build and webbed hind feet adapted for aquatic life. Standing at 0.7 meters tall and weighing 25.5 kilograms—slightly heavier than its mainland cousin—this form displays a darker coloration befitting its Dark-type classification. The webbed feet function as flippers, allowing it to swim efficiently through Alola's rivers and occasionally traverse ocean passages between islands. Its base stats reflect these adaptations: while its Attack drops from 81 to 71, its HP increases dramatically from 55 to 75, and its Special Defense strengthens from 70 to 80. These changes reveal an organism optimized for aquatic hunting and survival rather than terrestrial aggression. The Pokédex entries describe its disposition as far more violent than appearances suggest, warning trainers that this seemingly docile rodent could bite their hand clean off if given the opportunity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Raticate-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Raticate maintains a balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing equal breeding potential regardless of individual specimen sex. As a member of the Field Egg Group, Alolan Raticate can breed with various other compatible Pokémon found within that classification, enabling diverse movepool combinations through egg moves. The species has a base happiness rating of 70, indicating moderate friendliness with trainers that can be improved through careful care and positive interactions. With a hatch counter of 15 cycles and a medium growth rate, breeding Alolan Raticate requires moderate patience, translating to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps before eggs hatch. This breeding profile makes it accessible to players seeking to develop competitive specimens or build family lineages, though the nighttime evolution requirement for Alolan Rattata adds an additional layer of consideration when planning breeding strategies. The egg group classification reflects its terrestrial-to-aquatic heritage and allows it to pass beneficial moves and traits to compatible offspring.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
pecha-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when poisoned to cure poison.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
+642 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
raticate-alola's Evolution Chain
Raticate-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Raticate evolves from Alolan Rattata when exposed to a leveling-up event that occurs specifically during nighttime gameplay, a unique evolutionary requirement that sets it apart from the standard Raticate's simple level 20 evolution mechanic. This nighttime restriction reflects the species' predatory nature and darkness-dwelling adaptations within Alola's ecosystem. Unlike standard Raticate, which evolves through a straightforward level-based trigger regardless of time of day, Alolan Rattata's evolution requires trainers to strategically level their Pokémon during nocturnal hours, adding a layer of gameplay consideration. The evolutionary line demonstrates how regional factors can completely alter even the most fundamental aspects of a Pokémon's life cycle, with Alolan Raticate's dark coloration and behavioral changes being direct consequences of its island evolution. No Mega Evolution form exists for Alolan Raticate, as its regional adaptation represents the full extent of its transformative potential within the Alola region.
Where to Find
poni gauntlet
alola
malie city
alola
ancient poni path
alola
alola route 17
alola
+5 more
alola route 11
alola
akala outskirts
alola
+1 more
alola route 10
alola
+1 more
alola route 14
alola
+1 more
tapu village
alola
+1 more
poni plains
alola
+17 more
alola route 15
alola
+1 more
poni wilds
alola
alola route 16
alola
+3 more
poni grove
alola
mount lanakila
alola
alola route 8
alola
Raticate-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Alolan lore, Raticate arrived in the region by swimming from island to island, fleeing from natural enemies and establishing itself as a dominant predator in Alola's waters. Its behavior represents a stark departure from the standard Raticate's terrestrial lifestyle; instead of gnawing on walls and logs to maintain its constantly growing teeth, Alolan Raticate hunts in aquatic environments where it uses its powerful jaws and violent temperament to capture prey. The species demonstrates exceptional swimming ability thanks to its webbed hind feet, and can cross rivers and sometimes even open ocean stretches. Despite its relatively small size at 0.7 meters, Alolan Raticate proves to be a formidable nocturnal hunter. It evolved specifically to thrive in nighttime conditions, and its evolution from Alolan Rattata only occurs when leveled up after dark, emphasizing this creature's adaptation to the shadows of Alolan nights.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
It uses its whis kers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
Generation II
Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnaw ing on them.
Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop grow ing, so it gnaws to pare them down.
The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It search es wide areas for food.
Generation III
RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
A RATICATE’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
Its rear feet have three toes each. They are webbed, enabling it to swim across rivers.
It uses its whiskers to maintain its balance. It apparently slows down if they are cut off.
Generation IV
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
Gnaws on anything with its tough fangs. It can even topple concrete buildings by gnawing on them.
Its whiskers help it to maintain balance. Its fangs never stop growing, so it gnaws to pare them down.
Generation V
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
With its long fangs, this surprisingly violent Pokémon can gnaw away even thick concrete with ease.
Generation VI
It whittles its constantly growing fangs by gnawing on hard things. It can chew apart cinder walls.
The webs on its hind legs enable it to cross rivers. It searches wide areas for food.
Raticate’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
Raticate’s sturdy fangs grow steadily. To keep them ground down, it gnaws on rocks and logs. It may even chew on the walls of houses.
Generation VII
Its hind feet are webbed, so it’s a strong swimmer. It can cross rivers and sometimes even oceans.
People say that it fled from its enemies by using its small webbed hind feet to swim from island to island in Alola.
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.
Its whiskers are essential for maintaining its balance. No matter how friendly you are, it will get angry and bite you if you touch its whiskers.
Its hind feet are webbed. They act as flippers, so it can swim in rivers and hunt for prey.
Raticate-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Raticate derives from 'rat' and 'bite,' reflecting the species' rodent nature and dangerous dentition that features prominently across both regional forms. Alolan Raticate's design incorporates elements suggesting aquatic adaptation while maintaining the recognizable mouse-like features of the original design. The darker coloration and overall stockier appearance give it a more menacing aesthetic compared to its tawny Kantonian counterpart, with the Dark-type classification visually represented in its color scheme. Its webbed feet represent the most significant anatomical departure from standard Raticate, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes in communicating the creature's specialized island environment. The design successfully conveys the violent temperament described in Alolan Pokédex entries, with a more aggressive expression and broader build that suggests raw power rather than nimble speed. The creature maintains the characteristic long, scaly tail and large incisors of the Raticate line while emphasizing different aspects of rodent biology.
Learnable Moves
Raticate-alola can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper fang | normal | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quash | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Raticate-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Raticate occupies an interesting competitive niche with its 413 base stat total distributed across different priorities than its Kantonian counterpart. Its enhanced HP (75 compared to 55) and Special Defense (80 compared to 70) make it surprisingly bulky, allowing it to withstand special attacks and status conditions better than expected from a rodent-type. The ability Gluttony triggers automatic Berry consumption below half HP, providing passive recovery options in extended battles, while Hustle trades 20% accuracy loss for 1.5x physical damage amplification, creating high-risk, high-reward strategies. The hidden ability Thick Fat proves particularly valuable by halving damage from Fire and Ice-type moves, granting resistances to attacks that would typically trouble Dark-type Pokémon. However, Alolan Raticate's reduced Attack (71) and notably low Special Attack (40) limit its offensive capabilities compared to the original Raticate's superior Attack stat of 81. Despite these limitations, its Speed of 77 remains decent for mid-tier competitive play, and its Dark/Normal typing provides useful defensive coverage against Ghost-type moves. Competitive trainers often utilize Alolan Raticate in formats where its specific ability set and defensive profile provide advantages over larger threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Raticate-alola
What type is Raticate-alola?
Raticate-alola is a dark and normal type Pokemon.
What does Raticate-alola evolve into?
Raticate-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Raticate-alola's weaknesses?
Raticate-alola is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Raticate-alola?
Raticate-alola can be found in poni gauntlet (alola), malie city (alola) and ancient poni path (alola) and 13 other locations.
Raticate-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Raticate gained significant attention upon Pokémon Sun and Moon's release as a striking example of regional form diversification and environmental adaptation. Its dramatic transformation from the unremarkable original Raticate demonstrated Game Freak's commitment to making regional variants meaningfully different rather than merely cosmetic changes. The species' backstory of colonizing Alola through oceanic migration captured trainers' imaginations, inspiring discussions about Pokémon biogeography and evolutionary isolation. Within Alolan culture, Raticate represents an apex predator myth, featured prominently in regional Pokédex entries that emphasize its surprising violence despite innocuous appearance. The form's popularity in competitive circles contributed to increased discussion about niche Pokémon viability, proving that weaker statistical profiles could still find utility through specific ability combinations and type advantages. Fan communities embraced Alolan Raticate's darker aesthetic, contrasting it memorably with the mundane standard Raticate that had remained largely unexceptional throughout the franchise's history. The regional variant became emblematic of the changes introduced in Generation VII, representing a clear generational shift in design philosophy.
Where to Find Raticate-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Raticate appears exclusively in games set within or featuring the Alola region, primarily Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, where it is catalogued as entry 0016 in the regional Alola Pokédex. Trainers cannot encounter standard Raticate in these titles; instead, the region exclusively hosts the Dark/Normal variant, making Alolan Raticate the definitive form within its native ecosystem. The species becomes available relatively early in gameplay through catching Alolan Rattata in appropriate habitats and then leveling it up during nighttime hours to trigger its unique evolution. Players in other Pokémon games can obtain Alolan Raticate through Pokémon Bank transfers, Home transfers, or trading with players who have captured specimens in Alola-based titles. The Pokédex entry number of 0020 in the National Pokédex maintains consistency with the original Raticate, though its regional designation clearly identifies it as the Alolan form. Unlike some regional variants that receive limited distribution, Alolan Raticate's availability remains relatively accessible to dedicated trainers willing to follow the nighttime evolution requirement, making it a achievable addition to competitive teams and living Pokédexes.