Rattata | Stats, Moves, Evolution & Locations | The Pokemon Pokedex With Rhys & Felicity

In this episode, Rhys and Felicity scamper into the world of Rattata—Pokédex #19 and the tiny Normal-type “Mouse Pokémon” with way more energy than its size should allow.

They talk about how Rattata seems to show up everywhere in the early routes, why it’s actually a super solid early-game teammate, and how its abilities Run Away and Guts can turn this little rodent into a clutch survivor. From quick escapes to surprise attack boosts when it’s in trouble, Rhys and Felicity explain why trainers shouldn’t sleep on this common Pokémon.

Learn how Rattata’s small size (about a foot tall and seven pounds) makes it feel like a chunky squirrel or a battle-ready guinea pig, why it chews on absolutely everything, and how it loves staying active at night while most trainers are sleeping. They also break down how quickly Rattata multiplies, why that makes them so common in the wild, and how evolving into Raticate gives you a tougher, more powerful Normal-type in no time.

Plus, the siblings share whether they would catch one, why it’s such a helpful early-game buddy, and finish things off with a squeaky-clean rat-towel joke that lands better than Rhys expected.

Stay tuned for listener feedback details, a pun-filled joke of the day, and the fun, fast-paced banter you love from the Pokémon Pokédex. Whether you’ve been overrun by Rattata on Route 1 or you’re just meeting it for the first time, this episode will give you a new appreciation for this tiny powerhouse.

Also in this episode:

Rattata’s Traits and Abilities:
A pure Normal-type Pokémon that can have Run Away (guaranteed escape from wild battles) or Guts (boosted power when it has a status condition), making it surprisingly dangerous when things look bad.

Physical Characteristics:
About 1 foot tall and around 7 pounds—small, scrappy, and compared to a chunky squirrel or a guinea pig that’s always ready to battle.

Habits & Behavior:
Known for chewing on everything it can find, most active at night, and famous for multiplying extremely quickly in the wild.

Evolution Overview:
Rattata evolves into Raticate, giving trainers a simple, quick evolution path and a stronger Normal-type early in their journey.

Early-Game Role:
A reliable first-party member that helps a lot at the start of an adventure, even if it doesn’t always stay on the team forever.