Type matchups
Damage Raticate takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Raticate 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
- 55
- Attack
- 81
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 97
- Total
- 413
Raticate has a base stat total of 413, higher than 38% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (97). With Attack (81) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 97 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 60 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail.
Raticate can have the abilities Run Away, Guts and Hustle.
How to beat Raticate
Raticate 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 Raticate's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Raticate's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Raticate is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Rattata → Raticate), evolving from Rattata.
Best counters to Raticate
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Raticate weak to?
As a Normal type, Raticate takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Raticate resistant to?
Raticate has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Raticate?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Raticate with super-effective attacks.