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| caption = '''[[List of Pokémon|National Pokédex]]'''<br />[[Pidgeot]] - '''Rattata (#019)''' - [[Raticate]] |
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| artist = [[Ken Sugimori]] |
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'''Rattata''', known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''Koratta'''|コラッタ|}}, is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon species]] in [[Nintendo]] and [[Game Freak]]'s ''[[Pokémon]]'' franchise. Rattata evolves into [[Raticate]] after gaining enough experience in battle. Created by [[Ken Sugimori]], it first appeared in the video games [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] and later appear in subsequent sequels, various merchandise, spinoff titles, and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. |
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==Concept and characteristics== |
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Rattata was one of several different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by [[Ken Sugimori]] for the first generation of ''Pocket Monsters'' games ''Red'' and ''Green'', which were localized outside of Japan as [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html |title=2. 一新されたポケモンの世界 |page=2 |work=Nintendo.com |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |accessdate=2010-09-10 |author=Staff |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=91965 |title=Game Freak on Pokémon! |author=Stuart Bishop |publisher=CVG |date=2003-05-30 |accessdate=2008-02-07|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5VSJaR6xT|archivedate=2008-02-08}}</ref> Originally called "Koratta" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features when translating the game for western audiences as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.<ref name="Time">{{cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html|title=PokéMania|last=Chua-Euan|first=Howard|date=November 22, 1999|publisher=TIME|accessdate=2008-09-15|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080913182631/http://www.time.com/time/asia/magazine/99/1122/cover2.html <!--Added by H3llBot-->|archivedate=2008-09-13}}</ref> It was originally known as Rattatak in the English beta version, but the name was eventually changed to Rattata, which [[IGN]] believes is a combination of "rat" and "attack".<ref name="ign2">{{cite web|url=http://guides.ign.com/guides/12045/rattata.html |title=Pokemon Strategy Guide - IGNguides |publisher=IGN |date= |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> |
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Rattata is known as the Mouse Pokémon. Rattata resemble small purple rats with large red eyes, cream-coloured bellies, paw soles and square fangs. Rattata has a long, purple curled tail. They walk on four legs. Rattata are among the earliest Pokémon that can be caught by players, so much so that it is said that the presence of one Rattata indicates the presence of more than forty Rattata in the area.<ref name="dexRattata1">'''Pokédex:''' Will chew on anything with its fangs. If you see one, it is certain that 40 more live in the area. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Yellow|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=1999-10-01 |platform=Game Boy }}</ref> They make their nests almost anywhere<ref name="dexRattata2">'''Pokédex:''' It eats anything. Wherever food is available, it will settle down and produce offspring continuously. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Gold|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2000-10-15 |platform=Game Boy }}</ref> and as extreme omnivores eat anything they can scavenge.<ref name="dexRattata3">'''Pokédex:''' Bites anything when it attacks. Small and very quick, it is a common sight in many places. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon Red and Blue|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=1998-09-30 |platform=Game Boy }}</ref> A Rattata's fangs grow continuously throughout its lifespan, so it whittles them down to a comfortable size by gnawing on hard objects.<ref name="dexRattata4">'''Pokédex:''' Its fangs are long and very sharp. They grow continuously, so it gnaws on hard things to whittle them down. {{cite video game|title=Pokémon FireRed|developer=Game Freak |publisher=Nintendo |date=2004-09-09 |platform=Game Boy }}</ref> They are best known for their Quick Attack attack, which allows them to strike their enemy first, even if it is not their turn to do so. |
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==Appearances== |
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===In the video games=== |
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Rattata first appeared in [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] and was an early Pokémon found by players. It has since appeared in every subsequent main ''Pokémon'' title. |
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Outside of the main titles, they also appeared in the ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' titles, ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]'', the ''[[Pokémon Pinball]]'' titles, the ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]'' titles, and the ''[[Pokémon Ranger]]'' titles. In ''Pokémon Stadium'', Rattata featured in its own mini game called "Run, Rattata, Run", in which players needs to avoid obstacles as it runs on a treadmill to reach the finish line. Rattata is the sole starting Pokémon in the [[Wiiware]] video game ''[[Pokémon Rumble]]''. |
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===In the anime=== |
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In the anime, Rattata debuted in the first episode of the series, trying to steal food from [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s bag. A trainer named A.J. has three Rattata, that he sent out to look for his missing [[Sandshrew]]. [[Casey (Pokémon)|Casey]] also has a Rattata, whose only appearance was in a battle with Ash. Since then Rattata has had a few cameo appearances in many different episodes. |
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===In other media=== |
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In the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga, Rattata's first appearance is a cameo as one of the Pokémon that escapes from [[Professor Oak]]'s Laboratory. Rattata's first main appearance is when [[Bill (Pokémon)|Bill]] is transformed into one in an accident with his Pokémon transporter. A Rattata is [[Yellow (Pokémon)|Yellow]]'s first Pokémon (nicknamed "Ratty") that later evolves into a Raticate. Also, [[Gold (Pokémon)|Gold]] has a friend that specializes in training Rattata, based on the character Youngster Joey, from the games ''Gold'' and ''Silver''. |
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==Reception== |
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Fellow GamesRadar editor Raymond Padilla criticized both Rattata and Raticate's design for being too similar to its inspiration and described it as a "filthy rodent".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/f/pokemusings-week-18/a-20071011112312654079/g-20061018123950767097 |title=Pokemusings, week 18, Pokemon Battle Revolution Wii Features |publisher=GamesRadar |author=Raymond Padilla |date= |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> Author Loredana Lipperini wrote that despite its knife-like fangs, Rattata shares the land peacefully with Pidgey.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=MOQc163-XCcC |title=Generazione Pokémon: i bambini e l ... - Google Books |publisher=Castelvecchi |author=Loredana Lipperini |year=2000 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]''{{'}}s Chris Scullion criticized how common Rattata was and described it as "rubbish".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/16925/blog/the-perfect-pokmon-game/ |title=ONM Blog: The Perfect Pokémon Game |publisher=Official Nintendo Magazine |date=2010-05-04 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> IGN's "Pokémon Chick" wrote that anyone that has never seen a Rattata has never played a Pokémon game. She added that because of its underwhelming nature, it is usually sent to the players' PC box.<ref name="ign">{{cite web|url=http://faqs.ign.com/articles/379/379013p1.html |title=Pokemon Crystal Version Pokemon of the Day: Rattata (#19) - IGN FAQs |publisher=IGN |author=Pokémon of the Day Chick |date=12/3/02 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> ''[[The Escapist Magazine|The Escapist]]''{{'}}s John Funk called it a "familiar face".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/8692-Review-Pokemon-Black-White-Versions.2 |title=The Escapist : Review: Pokémon Black & White Versions |publisher=Escapistmagazine.com |date=2011-03-04 |accessdate=2011-04-05}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{Portal|Pokémon}} |
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* [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rattata_(Pokémon) Rattata on Bulbapedia] |
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* {{imdb character|0041536}} |
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{{Pokémon directory}} |
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[[Category:Fictional mice and rats]] |
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[[Category:Pokémon species]] |
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[[Category:Video game characters introduced in 1996]] |
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