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Generation II · Move No. 240

Rain Dance

Rain Dance is a Water-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Water Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
5 PP
#0240 Rain Dance
Overview

Move description

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Overview

Target
Entire field

The entire field. Affects all Pokémon.

Overview

Effect

Changes the weather to rain for five turns, during which Water moves inflict 50% extra damage, and Fire moves inflict half damage. If the user is holding Damp Rock, this effect lasts for eight turns. Thunder has 100% accuracy. If the target has used Detect or Protect, Thunder has a (100 - accuracy)% chance to break through the protection. Solar Beam has half power. Moonlight, Morning Sun, and Synthesis heal only 1/4 of the user’s max HP. Pokémon with Swift Swim have doubled original Speed. Pokémon with Forecast become Water. Pokémon with Dry Skin heal 1/8 max HP, Pokémon with Hydration are cured of major status effects, and Pokémon with Rain Dish heal 1/16 max HP at the end of each turn.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Effect on the whole field
Priority 0

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Pokemon Center next to Route 6 at Hammerlocke (10000)

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History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Pokémon that learn Rain Dance

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