Oct 27, 2019 · Some fans assume Gary’s in Pokemon Tower to visit the grave of his missing Pokemon — his Raticate. But if that’s the case, how did Raticate die? According to popular theory, Raticate was badly hurt in the battle against the player on the SS Anne.

Many fans have taken this moment to suggest that Gary’s Raticate did in fact die, and that the implication is that the player had unknowingly caused its death by battling Gary aboard the SS Anne.

Mar 22, 2025 · Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Raticate starting at level 20. In Alola, Rattata has a dual-type Dark / Normal regional form. It evolves into Alolan Raticate when leveled up at night starting at level 20. (Specifics may differ in past games.

Pokédex entry for #19 Rattata containing stats, moves learned, evolution chain, location and more!

Jun 18, 2016 · For example, even if they were different pokemon, what does that have to do with the Raticate not being dead? It could be the Ratata that's chilling in the PC while the Raticate is still dead.

Oct 16, 2011 · "Hey, RED! What brings you here? Your POKEMON don't look dead! I can at least make them faint! Let's go, pal!" "What? You stinker! I took it easy on you too!" "How's your POKEDEX coming, pal? I just caught a CUBONE! I can't find the grown-up MAROWAK yet! I doubt there are any left! Well, I better get going! I've got a lot to accomplish, pal ...

Jul 21, 2020 · One Pokémon theory states the player just may be the villain due to an off-screen tragedy involving their rival's Raticate. There is evidence suggesting that the rival's beloved Pokémon didn't survive a battle with the main trainer, resulting in the unthinkable. The proof is in Lavender Town.

Oct 30, 2020 · Yeah, I saw a level 16 raticate, further proving that he just caught a stronger rat, and decided his Rattata was garbage. Game Theory says its boxed. I personally never understood the dead theory since we also go to pokemon tower with having a dead Pokemon to bury. Based on his other dialogues he most likely have multiple of the same pokemon too.

Nov 26, 2021 · In the game, players are there to investigate a haunting as the Pokemon Tower acts as a cemetery for deceased Pokemon. It’s here that players encounter their rival again …

He hides his grief and instead channels that energy into the motivation he needed to continue his quest to become Indigo League Champion. The death of his Raticate effectively destroys your rival's impish, childhood innocence. He channels his anger towards you which further fuels his …