Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Alolan Rattata is a dark/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 Gluttony 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 Alolan Rattata. Build around what Alolan 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.
Alolan Rattata is a Dark/Normal-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Alolan Rattata is a Dark/Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It resists Dark. It is immune to Psychic, Ghost.
- Fighting4× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
- Psychic0× damage
- Ghost0× damage
To counter Alolan Rattata in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting or Bug or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dark/Normal STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Alolan Rattata's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
