# Raticate-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Raticate-Alola in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Raticate-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Raticate-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Final Gambit**: 98.522%
- **Switcheroo**: 85.878%
- **Taunt**: 64.523%
- **Crunch**: 34.910%
- **Double-Edge**: 30.000%
- **U-turn**: 25.979%
- **Quash**: 25.690%
- **Super Fang**: 20.311%
- **Other**: 14.187%

## Common Abilities
- **Gluttony**: 84.448%
- **Thick Fat**: 14.480%
- **Hustle**: 1.071%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 98.522%
- **Other**: 1.478%

## Common Teammates
- **Oranguru**: 84.145%
- **Torkoal**: 84.142%
- **Tapu Lele**: 72.162%
- **Whimsicott**: 64.416%
- **Exeggcute**: 64.413%
- **Salazzle**: 13.854%

## FAQ for Raticate-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Raticate-Alola?
The most common moves for Raticate-Alola are Final Gambit, Switcheroo, Taunt, Crunch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Raticate-Alola?
Raticate-Alola is frequently paired with Oranguru, Torkoal, Tapu Lele, Whimsicott. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Raticate-Alola?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Raticate-Alola?
The top build for Raticate-Alola features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 76.675% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Raticate-Alola?
Raticate-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Gluttony** (84.448%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (98.522%).

### What is the most common role for Raticate-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Raticate-Alola often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Raticate-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 71 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 77 |
| **BST** | **413** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Raticate-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Raticate-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Raticate-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*