Rattata

Rattata is a Normal Type, Rodent Pokémon that was introduced in Kanto, and presented for the first time in.


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Biology
Rattata are small, quadrupent Pokémon with purple coloured fur. They have a giant teeth in their mouth to use effective physical attacks to the enemies. Because of their natural conditions, Rattata are able to run really fast. When they sense danger, their speed can raise up to twice.

Behaviour
Rattata usually live far away from people who would harm them out of disgust. But when they have to appear before people, they tend to go in places as a group, rather than being alone. They usually live as a pack with a leader Raticate guiding them. They are used to steal food from people and/or other Pokémon, which lead them to be in trouble most of the time. Because of their natural life conditions, they are able to run fast. They usually live in natural areas where fields and woods exist, and are close to the big cities.

Habitat
Rattata have been found or encountered as a wild Pokémon in Pallet Jungle located in Pallet Town and in Kanto.

Evolution
Rattata evolve into Raticate by training.

Minor Appearances

 * Two wild Rattata debuted in while  was running into the jungle to get his item from Farfetch'd that Professor Oak had it at his laboratory. When  decided to provoke Redwald and his task, he left Redwald on the way and instead stood on the road. The wild Rattata and their leader Raticate later appeared and attacked him.


 * Another Rattata, along with a Raticate, appeared in, while Redwald was on . They appeared while Redwald was training with his Eevee on the road. They stole food from Redwald's backpack, and attempted to escape. But Redwald and Eevee stood before them, and stopped all of them. After they were challenged to a Pokémon battle, Eevee dealt with both Pokémon one after another. In the battle, Eevee improved a new move, Double Team.