Rattata

() is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and a /-type introduced in Generation VII.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Rattata is rat-like, with large incisors, a slight hump on its back towards the rear, a slightly pudgy belly, and a whisker on both sides. Female Rattata have shorter whiskers than the males. The fur of a normal variant is purple, with a white or cream colored underside: the fur of an Alolan variant is black with dark cram underside. Rattata have red eyes, with no obvious pupils. The tail is long, and curled slightly at the tip. Rattata have three-toed paws, which are the same color as its underbelly.
Rattata that live in the Alola region have black fur instead of the usual purple. Their undersides are now a darker beige color and their fur is much scruffier, leaving their whiskers as tufts that resemble a moustache. The inside of their ears is also a dark blue color.
===Natural abilities===
Rattata's teeth grow very quickly and they can survive almost anywhere. It's happy to nest just about anywhere. They also utilize their teeth so they can use attacks such as Super Fang and Bite. Rattata is always on the alert. Even while asleep, Rattata constantly moves its ears to listen around.
Alolan Rattata are very aware of their surroundings, even changing the way they act in order to evade Yungoos. They are nocturnal and form big nests with an Alolan Raticate leader. They are known to sneak into people's homes and steal food, fresh or spoiled, while returning the food to their dens where it is either stored or given to the Raticate leader of the den.
==Evolution==
Rattata evolves into Raticate starting at level 20.
==Game info==
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===Stats===
====Standard form====
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
*Rattata (TB001)
*A.J.'s Rattata
*Casey's Rattata
*Rattata (GS158)
*Rattata (SM009)
*Rattata (SM025)
*Goh's Rattata
* A Rattata was seen by Ash Ketchum in Pokémon - I Choose You!, being the second wild Pokémon he ever saw.
* A.J. had three Rattata's at his gym in The Path to the Pokémon League.
* In Gonna Rule the School, a student used a Rattata in battle.
* Many Rattata ran away from the chaos caused by J in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One
* Casey had a Rattata in The Double Trouble Header, but the Pokémon was never seen afterwards.
* In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Rattata appeared in the fight against Marcus.
*In SM009, a group of Alolan Rattata appeared with an Alolan Raticate stealing foods but they were soon defeated.
==Trivia==
*Rattata originally had a k at the end of its name.
*Rattata is the first pure -type in the National Pokédex order.
*Rattata, Pikachu, Raichu, Sandshrew and Sandslash are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
**Despite its classification, Rattata appears to be based off a rat, rather than a mouse.
*Every Generation has a two-stage, Normal-type Pokémon based off a small mammal to be found early in the game and commonly encountered thereon. Rattata is the one from the First Generation.
*A Rattata has the ability to use the F.E.A.R tactic. A plan that can have a very low level Rattata beat any Pokémon (except -types). The Rattata holds a Focus Sash and has to know Endeavor and Quick Attack. The Rattata is attacked and would faint unless holding the Focus Sash which holds it to one HP. Rattata then uses Endeavor, making the Pokémon the move hit go down to one HP. Rattata then uses Quick Attack and unless the other Pokémon uses Quick Attack, Protect, Detect or a priority move Rattata will knock out the other Pokémon.
*In Pokémon Colosseum, Rattata's Shiny coloration has an orange body with a green tongue, instead of its usual green body with an indigo tongue.
*Rattata's species was a Rat Pokémon, but was changed to Mouse in further games.
===Origin===
Rattata is based on several species of rodents such as rats and mice. Its large ears resemble those of the dumbo rat.
Alolan Rattata resembles the black rat, a rodent that is considered an invasive species in Hawaii. Its relationship with Yungoos may reference the real life relation of mongooses and black rats, as the former were introduced to Hawaii to lessen the latter's population, but ironically caused both species to become invasive. Its mustache-like whiskers may be inspired by stereotypical Mexican outlaws in westerns, as well as gangsters and pirates. Its whiskers also resemble the knot usually found on cloth mask, which are often used in media by burglars to give a comedic effect of covering ones face fully.
===Etymology===
Rattata may come from rat and attack. This is more clear in its beta name where a 'k' is placed at the end of its name, making it sound similarly to "Rat Attack". It may also come from rat-a-tat (an onomatopoeia for a tapping noise), which may reference the noise of a rat scurrying inside walls or gnawing on wood.
===Names in other languages===
Rattata's name includes the words rat and possibly attack, considering its original name was going to be Rattatak. Koratta, the Japanese name, comes from rat and the prefix 小 ko, meaning small.
==Gallery==
===Kantonian Form===
0019Rattata Red and Blue.png|Rattata's original artwork
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===Alolan Form===
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