Raticate (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Raticate (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Raticate (Alola)
Raticate (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 73.375 DPS.
Raticate (Alola) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Raticate (Alola) is weak to Fighting (double weak!), Bug, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost, Psychic, Dark-type moves as Raticate (Alola) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Raticate (Alola) is Mega Blaziken (73.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (72.333 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (64.500 DPS).
Catching Raticate (Alola): After defeating Raticate (Alola), the catch encounter will have a CP between 938 and 998 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1167-1242 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Raticate (Alola) from raids will have exactly 998 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Raticate (Alola)?
The best counter for Raticate (Alola) is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 73.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (72.333 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (64.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Raticate (Alola)?
Raticate (Alola) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Raticate (Alola) weak to?
Raticate (Alola) is weak to Fighting (double weak), Bug, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Ghost, Psychic, Dark-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Raticate (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Raticate (Alola)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Raticate (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Raticate (Alola) from raids will have 998 CP at level 20, or 1242 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 938. If you see 998 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Raticate (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Raticate (Alola) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Raticate (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Raticate (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Raticate (Alola) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Raticate (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Raticate (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (56.444 DPS) and Lucario (55.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Raticate (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Raticate (Alola) is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.