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Rain Dance

Water-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

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.

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

5

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM050

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines.

Quaxly

Paldea #7

Water
TM

Quaxwell

Paldea #8

Water
TM

Quaquaval

Paldea #9

WaterFighting
TM

Lechonk

Paldea #10

Normal
TM

Oinkologne

Paldea #11

Normal
TM

Female Oinkologne

Paldea #11

Normal
TM

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
TM

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
TM

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
TM

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
TM

Hoppip

Paldea #16

GrassFlying
TM

Skiploom

Paldea #17

GrassFlying
TM

Jumpluff

Paldea #18

GrassFlying
TM

Fletchling

Paldea #19

NormalFlying
TM

Fletchinder

Paldea #20

FireFlying
TM

Talonflame

Paldea #21

FireFlying
TM

Pawmi

Paldea #22

Electric
TM

Pawmo

Paldea #23

ElectricFighting
TM

Pawmot

Paldea #24

ElectricFighting
TM

Houndour

Paldea #25

DarkFire
TM

Houndoom

Paldea #26

DarkFire
TM

Yungoos

Paldea #27

Normal
TM

Gumshoos

Paldea #28

Normal
TM

Greedent

Paldea #30

Normal
TM

Sunkern

Paldea #31

Grass
TM

Sunflora

Paldea #32

Grass
TM

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
TM

Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Archipelago Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Continental Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Elegant Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Fancy Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Garden Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

High Plains Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Jungle Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Marine Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Modern Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Monsoon Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Ocean Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Poke Ball Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Polar Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

River Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sandstorm Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Savanna Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sun Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Tundra Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Vespiquen

Paldea #39

BugFlying
TM

Corviknight

Paldea #42

FlyingSteel
TM

Happiny

Paldea #43

Normal
TM

Chansey

Paldea #44

Normal
TM

Blissey

Paldea #45

Normal
TM

Azurill

Paldea #46

NormalFairy
TM

Marill

Paldea #47

WaterFairy
TM

Azumarill

Paldea #48

WaterFairy
TM

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
TM

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
TM

Buizel

Paldea #51

Water
TM

Floatzel

Paldea #52

Water
TM

Paldean Wooper

Paldea #53

PoisonGround
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Poliwrath

Kitakami #41

WaterFighting
Remember this move from the Pokémon’s move summary.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Aqua CutterWaterPhysical

-

701002013

The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Aqua JetWaterPhysical

-

401002065

The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Aqua RingWaterStatus

-

--2047

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Aqua StepWaterPhysical

-

80100102

The user toys with the target and attacks it using light and fluid dance steps. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.

Aqua TailWaterPhysical

-

90901063

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

BrineWaterSpecial

-

651001017

This move's power is doubled if the target's HP is at half or less.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial

-

651002048

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.

Chilling WaterWaterSpecial5010020257

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

CrabhammerWaterPhysical

-

100901010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

DiveWaterPhysical

-

801001016

The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Flip TurnWaterPhysical601002067

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial15090513

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can't move on the next turn.

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805173

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Hydro SteamWaterSpecial

-

80100152

The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.

Jet PunchWaterPhysical

-

60100153

The user summons a torrent around its fist and punches at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Life DewWaterStatus

-

--1039

The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.

LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010156

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Muddy WaterWaterSpecial90851088

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Origin PulseWaterSpecial

-

11085102

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with countless beams of light that glow a deep and brilliant blue.

Razor ShellWaterPhysical

-

75951010

The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

ScaldWaterSpecial801001528

The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Snipe ShotWaterSpecial

-

80100152

The user ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's moves and Abilities that draw in moves, allowing this move to hit the chosen target.

SoakWaterStatus

-

-1002039

The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.

Sparkling AriaWaterSpecial

-

90100103

The user bursts into song, emitting many bubbles. Any Pokémon suffering from a burn will be cured by the touch of these bubbles.

Steam EruptionWaterSpecial

-

1109552

The user immerses the target in superheated steam. This may also leave the target with a burn.

SurfWaterSpecial9010015205

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Surging StrikesWaterPhysical

-

2510052

The user, having mastered the Water style, strikes the target with a flowing motion three times in a row. This move always lands a critical hit.

Triple DiveWaterPhysical

-

3095102

The user performs a perfectly timed triple dive, hitting the target with splashes of water three times in a row.

Water GunWaterSpecial

-

4010025117

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial801001031

A column of water hits the target. When used with its fire counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a rainbow appears.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020216

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water ShurikenWaterSpecial

-

15100203

The user hits the target with throwing stars two to five times in a row. This move always goes first.

Water SpoutWaterSpecial

-

15010055

The user spouts water to damage opposing Pokémon. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.

WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015137

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Wave CrashWaterPhysical

-

1201001019

The user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.

WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515118

The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

WithdrawWaterStatus

-

--4029

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat.

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