Abstract: A ratchet puller for nails and staples in accordance with this invention includes a ratchet lever or bar having a ratchet mechanism at one end with a tool mounting stud extending from the ratchet mechanism, and a pry tool for mounting thereon which includes a claw portion having a wedge slot for receiving the shanks of nails, spikes and similar items to be pried out of a piece of wood or other structure they are embedded in and which may include a pointed tip or stab to hook under the bight portion of staples and similar items for prying out of whatever they are embedded in. The pry tool includes a peripheral bearing surface to serve as a fulcrum when the ratchet lever or bar is moved causing the wedge slot, or pointed tip, of the tool to lift the nail shank, or staple as the case may be.