Recently, a creative Pokemon enthusiast has brought a fun twist to the series by dreaming up a regional version of Rattata and its evolution, morphing these familiar faces into Normal/Ghost-type creatures. The idea of regional variants has captured the hearts of Pokemon fans ever since it was introduced in Pokemon Sun and Moon. This particular fan offered a refreshing perspective on what these revamped characters might look like.
Anyone familiar with the Pokemon world knows Rattata from the early days of Pokemon Red and Blue. It’s one of the most common pocket monsters, often caught early in the games. As a Normal-type, Rattata resembles a small mouse with prominent teeth and a purple hue, evolving into Raticate at Level 20. When Pokemon Sun and Moon hit the shelves, Rattata and Raticate got a facelift, appearing as Dark/Normal-types with a new look, sporting black fur and altered whiskers.
Now, enter Matratzfratz, a talented fan artist who has reimagined these creatures as Flattata and Raticarcas. These imaginative Normal/Ghost-type and Ghost/Normal-type versions are a hit in the community. Flattata seems to humorously reflect a Rattata that met with unfortunate circumstances like roadkill, while Raticarcas embodies a more spectral vibe, as if slowly transforming into a ghostly form. The artist’s work received high praise, earning over 2,200 upvotes for its originality.
This isn’t Matratzfratz’s first rodeo in giving a clever twist to classic Gen 1 Pokemon. A few months back, the artist crafted a unique regional variant of Oddish, complete with its own evolutions. The twist? An Oddish falls prey to leaf miners, which gradually take over, turning it into a Bug/Grass-type as the infestation magnifies through its evolutionary line. What starts as a quirky plant becomes entirely new as the invaders gain control.
In another instance, Matratzfratz showcased a Flying-type variant of Ponyta. In this imaginative rework, they transformed Ponyta into a creature that evokes both Pegasus and chariot elements, clad in white fur and blue feathers. The community gave a nod of approval to this unexpected yet captivating design.
And Matratzfratz isn’t alone in bringing fresh life to Rattata and its kin. Earlier this year, another fan introduced a third evolution called Ratiking. This Normal/Ghost-type emerges when several Raticates entwine their tails in a peculiar ritual, channeling ghostly powers and ethereal strength in battle. Across the fandom, it’s clear: creativity knows no bounds with Pokemon reinterpretations.
