rattata-alola #10091
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rattata-alola
Generation I · #10091 — Mouse Pokémon
Alolan Rattata is a Dark/Normal-type regional form of the classic Generation I Pokémon Rattata, native to the Alola region. As Pokédex entry #19, this nocturnal variant represents a fascinating example of regional adaptation and evolution within the Pokémon world. Unlike its standard Normal-type counterpart, Alolan Rattata has evolved under the unique environmental pressures of Alola to become a cunning, aggressive predator with a sinister edge. This small but fearsome Mouse Pokémon retains the cautious nature characteristic of its species while gaining the predatory instincts of a true Dark-type, making it a formidable presence despite its diminutive 0.3-meter height and 3.8-kilogram weight. The addition of the Dark typing fundamentally reshapes Rattata's role in battle, granting it access to a completely different movepool and type matchups that distinguish it from its Kanto-region cousin.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
3.8kg
Category
Mouse Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
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.
Rattata-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Rattata exhibits a striking visual transformation from its standard form, sporting a sleek purple coloration that replaces the traditional purple and cream palette of regular Rattata. The Alolan variant features a more menacing appearance befitting its Dark-type classification, with a darker overall hue that provides excellent camouflage during the nocturnal hours when it is most active throughout Alola. Structurally, it maintains the typical small, quadrupedal rodent body plan of the Rattata line, complete with rounded ears and characteristic whiskers. However, its physiology has adapted to support a more aggressive hunting lifestyle, with musculature optimized for the explosive speed that remains one of its defining characteristics, boasting a base Speed stat of 72. The Dark-type energy that flows through its body gives it a more sinister demeanor compared to its standard counterpart, with subtle changes to its facial features that convey predatory intelligence. Despite weighing only 3.8 kilograms, Alolan Rattata is considerably more dangerous than its modest frame would suggest, representing a perfect example of how regional conditions can dramatically alter a Pokémon's evolutionary trajectory.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Rattata-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Rattata maintains a gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, following the standard sex distribution found in most Pokémon species. The species belongs to the Field Egg Group, indicating that it can breed with a diverse array of Pokémon that share this egg classification, allowing for various breeding strategies and cross-species combinations for competitive training purposes. With a base happiness value of 70 and a capture rate of 255, Alolan Rattata represents one of the easiest Pokémon to befriend and obtain in the wild, making it an excellent choice for new players and early-game team building. The species has an egg hatch counter of 15 cycles, which translates to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps required for an egg to hatch into a healthy Rattata. Alolan Rattata exhibits a medium-fast growth rate, meaning it reaches higher levels at a somewhat accelerated pace compared to Pokémon with medium or slow growth rates, though not as quickly as fast-growth species. The species' accessibility and ease of breeding make it a popular choice for players looking to build teams with proper natures and individual values, despite its relatively modest base stats that total only 253 across all six statistics.
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
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
tm06
omega ruby alpha sapphire
+531 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
rattata-alola's Evolution Chain
Rattata-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Rattata evolves into Alolan Raticate at level 20, but with an important distinction from the standard evolution process: this evolution must occur during nighttime hours. This unique condition reflects the species' deep adaptation to Alola's nocturnal lifestyle and adds an interesting layer of strategy for trainers seeking to raise an Alolan Rattata in their team. Unlike standard Rattata, which can evolve at any time once it reaches the required level, the Alolan form's night-time evolution requirement emphasizes the regional form's identification with darkness and nighttime activity. Upon evolution, Alolan Rattata transforms into Alolan Raticate, gaining significantly improved stats across the board while retaining and enhancing the Dark/Normal typing. The evolution represents not merely a growth in size and strength but a transformation into the apex nocturnal predator of Alola, with Raticate serving as the final form of this dangerous evolutionary line. This daytime/nighttime evolution mechanic was introduced in Generation VII alongside the Alola regional forms and represents an innovative approach to differentiating regional variants from their standard counterparts.
Where to Find
alola route 1
alola
+9 more
alola route 4
alola
+1 more
verdant cavern
alola
alola route 2
alola
+9 more
alola route 3
alola
+1 more
kalae bay
alola
+1 more
hauoli city
alola
alola route 6
alola
+5 more
alola route 8
alola
+1 more
cerulean city
kanto
Rattata-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Rattata has become primarily nocturnal in its Alolan habitat, representing a significant behavioral divergence from the more opportunistic feeding patterns of standard Rattata. This regional form is far more aggressive and territorial than its Kanto counterpart, having developed into a formidable predator within Alola's ecosystem rather than maintaining the scavenging lifestyle of typical Rattata populations. According to Pokédex entries, this variant has adapted to hunting at night, utilizing its exceptional speed and Dark-type cunning to ambush prey and establish dominance in its territory. The species continues to display the legendary caution mentioned in original Pokédex entries, moving its ears even while asleep to monitor for threats, but this vigilance now serves offensive as well as defensive purposes. Alolan Rattata will settle and breed wherever suitable food sources exist, but it shows a marked preference for areas that allow for nocturnal hunting and provide adequate cover. Its bold and aggressive temperament in Alola stands in stark contrast to the timid behavior one might expect from such a small creature, suggesting that the Dark typing reflects not merely physical changes but a fundamental shift in personality and pack dynamics within Alolan populations.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Will chew on any thing with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
Generation II
It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav enges for edibles the entire day.
This POKéMON's impressive vital ity allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.
Generation III
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.
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.
Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Generation IV
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Generation V
Cautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.
Generation VI
Living wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
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.
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.
Generation VII
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.
Its incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.
With their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.
This Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.
Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.
Rattata-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Rattata derives from the combination of 'rat' and the onomatopoeia 'tat-a-tat,' reflecting the distinctive sound of rapid movements or, more metaphorically, the sound of chittering and aggressive behavior. The Alolan variant's name remains Rattata, with the regional designation indicating its Alolan origin, consistent with Pokédex cataloging conventions. In Japanese, Rattata is known as Koratta (コラッタ), a romanization that similarly references the rapid-fire nature of the creature's existence and hunting behavior. The Alolan form's Dark typing is reflected in its darker purple coloration and more sinister design aesthetic, moving away from the somewhat cute appearance of standard Rattata toward a more threatening, predatory visage. This design philosophy aligns with Game Freak's approach to regional forms, wherein environmental and cultural pressures shape not only a Pokémon's appearance but its fundamental nature and typing. The transition from a simple gray and cream countryside scavenger to a sleek, purple nocturnal hunter represents a deliberate artistic choice to emphasize the Dark-type energy that now flows through Alolan Rattata's biology, creating a visual narrative of adaptation and specialization.
Learnable Moves
Rattata-alola can learn 63 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 |
| 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 |
| final gambit | fighting | Special | — | 100 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury swipes | normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| me first | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stockpile | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| swallow | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| switcheroo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Rattata-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Rattata occupies a niche role in competitive Pokémon battling as a swift, glass-cannon attacker with access to Dark-type coverage moves unavailable to its standard-form counterpart. Its base Speed stat of 72 allows it to outpace many slower Pokémon, particularly in early-game competitive formats, though it falls short against dedicated speed-oriented threats in higher-tier competitive play. The combination of Dark and Normal typing grants access to moves like Crunch, Dark Pulse, and Pursuit alongside traditional Rattata staples like Quick Attack and Hyper Fang, providing valuable coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type opponents that would wall standard Rattata entirely. Its ability options present interesting strategic choices: Gluttony enables recovery through held Berries when health drops below 50% of maximum HP, Hustle boosts physical move power to 1.5x damage at the cost of 20% accuracy reduction, while the hidden ability Thick Fat halves damage from Fire and Ice-type moves. However, Alolan Rattata's modest defensive stats of 35 Defense and 35 Special Defense, combined with only 30 HP, mean it cannot withstand sustained offensive pressure and operates most effectively as a hit-and-run attacker or lead Pokémon. In competitive doubles formats, Alolan Rattata sees slightly more utility as a fast pivot with access to Dark-type moves, though it remains largely overshadowed by more meta-relevant rodent Pokémon and early-game threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Rattata-alola
What type is Rattata-alola?
Rattata-alola is a dark and normal type Pokemon.
What does Rattata-alola evolve into?
Rattata-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Rattata-alola's weaknesses?
Rattata-alola is weak to fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Rattata-alola?
Rattata-alola can be found in alola route 1 (alola), alola route 4 (alola) and verdant cavern (alola) and 7 other locations.
Rattata-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Rattata has maintained significant cultural presence since the original Generation I games, functioning as one of the most iconic and recognizable Pokémon in popular culture due to its position as an early-game staple and its widespread availability across nearly every Pokémon region. The introduction of Alolan Rattata in Generation VII's Sun and Moon games added fresh relevance to the species by modernizing its competitive viability and visual design through regional adaptation mechanics, a concept that resonated strongly with longtime fans seeking evolution in classic Pokémon designs. The Alolan variant's nocturnal, predatory characterization has spawned considerable discussion within fan communities regarding the environmental and cultural factors that drive regional variation, with some players noting parallels to real-world animal adaptation and speciation. Rattata's widespread presence in Pokémon media, including the anime series where it appears in numerous episodes and cultural contexts, has cemented its status as a foundational species that represents the relatable, vermin-inspired origins of Pokémon design philosophy. The creature's role as a common, easily-caught Pokémon accessible to all players regardless of progression has made it a symbol of accessibility and inclusivity in Pokémon game design, often appearing as the first Pokémon caught by new players and serving as an accessible introduction to competitive team building.
Where to Find Rattata-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Rattata is exclusively available in the Alola region, appearing in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, where it replaces standard Rattata in many traditional locations within the regional Pokédex. The species can be found in various habitats throughout Alola, particularly in areas that support nocturnal activity and provide suitable prey populations, with encounter rates varying by location and time of day. In Sun and Moon games, Alolan Rattata is assigned Pokédex number 015 in the Alola regional Pokédex, placing it among the early entries available to players. The species' 255 catch rate ensures that even with minimal equipment and experience, trainers can successfully capture wild Alolan Rattata with standard Poké Balls during most encounters. For players seeking Alolan Rattata in subsequent games like Pokémon Sword and Shield, Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, availability varies based on game version and post-game content access. The species cannot be encountered in its Alolan form outside the Alola region without trading or event distribution, making it a region-specific variant that requires either travel to Alola or participation in Pokémon transfer mechanics like Pokémon Bank or Pokémon Home to obtain outside its native habitat. Standard Rattata remains widely available in other regions and games, but trainers specifically seeking the Dark/Normal Alolan variant must engage with Alola-based games or utilize modern Pokémon transfer systems.