Shadow Rattata

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Shadow Rattata is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 734 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Tackle / Dig. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Rattata Stats and Max CP

103 ATK
70 DEF
102 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
830 CP
Lvl 40
734 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
524 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
419 CP
Lvl 15 Research
315 CP

Shadow Rattata's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Rattata PvE Analysis

Shadow or not, Rattata has absolutely nothing to do with usage in PvE battles like ⚔️ Raids and 🛡️ Gyms.

Shadow Rattata PvP Analysis

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Shadow Rattata is a small upgrade over regular Rattata, wherein it may not have too many wins but bags some key Pokémon in this format. The Shadow variant is able to beat Igglybuff, Barboach, Chansey, Vullaby and Wooper, alongside others like Deino, Swinub, and Chinchou. However, it loses Dratini and Wigglytuff.

Shadow Rattata is not suitable for any other PvP League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
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Shadow Rattata Type Chart

Shadow Rattata takes increased damage from:Shadow Rattata takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%

Shadow Rattata takes reduced damage from:Shadow Rattata takes reduced damage from:

GhostGhost39.1%

Shadow Rattata best moveset

Moves

Tackle + Dig

Shadow Rattata's best moveset is Tackle and Dig, with 4.97 DPS (damage per second) and 21.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.
1.NormalTackleGroundDig3.164.9721.6
2.NormalTackleNormalHyper Fang3.164.9721.6
3.NormalTackleNormalBody Slam3.164.9721.6
4.NormalQuick AttackGroundDig2.844.4719.4
5.NormalQuick AttackNormalHyper Fang2.844.4719.4
6.NormalQuick AttackNormalBody Slam2.844.4719.4
7.NormalQuick AttackNormalFrustration00.100
8.NormalTackleNormalFrustration00.100

Fast Attacks

  • NormalQuick Attack10131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Quick Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Quick Attack has no special effects.
    See Quick Attack details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig details page ↗
  • NormalHyper Fang80502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hyper Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Hyper Fang has no special effects.
    See Hyper Fang details page ↗
  • NormalBody Slam50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Body Slam has no special effects.
    See Body Slam details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Rattata's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Rattata's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Rattata has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Rattata CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Rattata reaches a maximum of 734 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 352–419 CP, rising to 440–524 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 286–315 CP.

Max CPMax CP734 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch286 CP - 315 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs381 CP - 419 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids352 CP - 419 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
440 CP - 524 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Rattata Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
110 CP232 CP354 CP
476 CP599 CP6121 CP
7143 CP8165 CP9187 CP
10210 CP11231 CP12252 CP
13273 CP14294 CP15315 CP
16336 CP17356 CP18377 CP
19398 CP20419 CP21440 CP
22461 CP23482 CP24503 CP
25524 CP26545 CP27567 CP
28588 CP29609 CP30630 CP
31640 CP32651 CP33661 CP
34671 CP35682 CP36692 CP
37703 CP38713 CP39724 CP
40734 CP41744 CP42753 CP
43763 CP44772 CP45782 CP
46791 CP47801 CP48811 CP
49821 CP50830 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#19
Height0.3 m
Weight3.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate20%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
RattataRattata
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
RaticateRaticate
  • Rattata evolves into Raticate which costs 25 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Rattata
Purification cost1 Candy
1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rattata

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rattata's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Rattata.

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Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Rattata Candy360 Shadow Rattata Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Rattata Candy12 Shadow Rattata Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Rattata Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Rattata Candy-

Shadow Rattata Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Rattata from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Rattata in Pokémon GO.

Shadow Rattata family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Rattata in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

RattataRattata
RaticateRaticate
Alolan Rattata (Alola)Alolan Rattata
Alolan Raticate (Alola)Alolan Raticate
Shadow Alolan Rattata (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan Rattata
Shadow Alolan Raticate (Alola Shadow)Shadow Alolan Raticate
Shadow Rattata (Shadow)Shadow Rattata
Shadow Raticate (Shadow)Shadow Raticate

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Rattata

Shadow Rattata high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Rattata. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Rattata Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Rattata Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueBites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
YellowWill chew on any­ thing with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area.
GoldIt eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
SilverLiving wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scav­ enges for edibles the entire day.
CrystalThis POKéMON's impressive vital­ ity allows it to live anywhere. It also multiplies very quickly.
Ruby, SapphireRATTATA is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives - it will make its nest anywhere.
EmeraldA RATTATA is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly moves its ears and listens for danger. It will make its nest anywhere.
FireRedIts fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
LeafGreenBites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteCautious in the extreme, its hardy vitality lets it live in any kind of environment.
HeartGoldIt eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously.
SoulSilverLiving wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
Black 2, White 2It searches for food all day. It gnaws on hard objects to wear down its fangs, which grow constantly during its lifetime.
XLiving wherever there is food available, it ceaselessly scavenges for edibles the entire day.
YIts fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down.
Omega RubyRattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives—it will make its nest anywhere.
Alpha SapphireRattata is cautious in the extreme. Even while it is asleep, it constantly listens by moving its ears around. It is not picky about where it lives—it will make its nest anywhere.
SunIts incisors continue growing until its death. If its Trainer doesn’t offer it a file to gnaw on, it will gnaw on door frames, table legs, and so on.
MoonWith their strong capacity for survival, they can live in dirty places without concern. Left unchecked, their numbers multiply rapidly.
Ultra SunIts incisors grow continuously throughout its life. If its incisors get too long, this Pokémon becomes unable to eat, and it starves to death.
Ultra MoonThis Pokémon is common but hazardous. Its sharp incisors can easily cut right through hard wood.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, you can be certain that 40 more live in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Rattata’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Rattata is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Rattata in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Rattata in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.966 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 21.618.

How does Shadow Rattata perform in Raids?

Shadow Rattata's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Rattata rank as a Normal-type attacker?

Shadow Rattata's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rattata?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rattata: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

What is Shadow Rattata’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Rattata’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 734 CP and 830 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Rattata be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Rattata can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Rattata Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Rattata cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.