Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Rattata is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 253 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 72) and a physical attacking profile. Its Run Away ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Rattata. Build around what Rattata actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Rattata takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Rattata into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (72)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (25)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 72)
- BST
- 253 (low for the format)
Rattata is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 253 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 72) and a physical attacking profile. Its Run Away ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Rattata. Build around what Rattata actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Rattata
Rattata is the Mouse Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 253 with Run Away or Guts as abilities.
What is Rattata weak to?
Rattata is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Rattata
To counter Rattata in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Rattata in competitive teams
Rattata can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Rattata on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
