#0019 · Gen 1 · 253 BST

Rattata

NormalNone Run AwayGutsHustle

A starter-form Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Run Away.

Base stats

HP 30

Attack 56

Defense 35

Sp. Atk 25

Sp. Def 35

Speed 72

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

105/68/49/40/49/82

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

137/118/95/84/95/136

Abilities

Run Away

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Guts

It's so gutsy that having a status condition boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat.

Hustle

Boosts the Attack stat, but lowers accuracy.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

Fighting

Takes 0× damage from

Ghost

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Rattata

Rattata is a Normal/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 253. A starter-form Normal-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with modest stats. Common ability: Run Away.

Best stat: Speed (72 base)

Rattata's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 56 base Attack and 72 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

Run Away
Guts
Hustle

How to use Rattata competitively

Open the damage calculator with Rattata selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Rattata appears in the species dropdown. Drop Rattata into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0019
Generation	Gen 1
Type	Normal / None
Abilities	Run Away, Guts, Hustle
Base Stat Total	253
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	30 / 56 / 35 / 25 / 35 / 72