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Rain Dance

Rain Dance

Water-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
WaterStatus

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.

Machines

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

TM050

TM50

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Marill

Paldea #47

WaterFairy
27

Azumarill

Paldea #48

WaterFairy
35

Gyarados

Paldea #135

WaterFlying
28

Bronzong

Paldea #154

SteelPsychic
56

Goomy

Paldea #172

Dragon
30

Sliggoo

Paldea #173

Dragon
30

Goodra

Paldea #174

Dragon
30

Slowpoke

Paldea #324

WaterPsychic
42

Slowbro

Paldea #325

WaterPsychic
46

Slowking

Paldea #326

WaterPsychic
42

Shellos

Paldea #327

Water
40

Gastrodon

Paldea #328

WaterGround
46

Finneon

Paldea #333

Water
13

Lumineon

Paldea #334

Water
13

Dratini

Paldea #347

Dragon
45

Dragonair

Paldea #348

Dragon
53

Dragonite

Paldea #349

DragonFlying
53

Dondozo

Paldea #374

Water
45

Quagsire

Kitakami #6

WaterGround
Start

Poliwag

Kitakami #39

Water
24

Poliwhirl

Kitakami #40

Water
24

Politoed

Kitakami #42

Water
Start

Lotad

Kitakami #104

WaterGrass
33

Ludicolo

Kitakami #106

WaterGrass
Start

Milotic

Kitakami #159

Water
44

Ducklett

Kitakami #181

WaterFlying
34

Swanna

Kitakami #182

WaterFlying
34

Horsea

Blueberry #52

Water
55

Seadra

Blueberry #53

Water
65

Kingdra

Blueberry #54

WaterDragon
65

Lapras

Blueberry #145

WaterIce
50

Squirtle

Blueberry #170

Water
21

Wartortle

Blueberry #171

Water
25

Blastoise

Blueberry #172

Water
25

Sobble

Blueberry #233

Water
36

Drizzile

Blueberry #234

Water
48

Inteleon

Blueberry #235

Water
54

Galarian Slowpoke

Nat. #79

Psychic
42

Galarian Slowbro

Nat. #80

PoisonPsychic
42

Zapdos

Nat. #145

ElectricFlying
50

Wooper

Nat. #194

WaterGround
4

Galarian Slowking

Nat. #199

PoisonPsychic
42

Raikou

Nat. #243

Electric
66

Suicune

Nat. #245

Water
66

Lugia

Nat. #249

PsychicFlying
63

Phione

Nat. #489

Water
69

Manaphy

Nat. #490

Water
69

Incarnate Tornadus

Nat. #641

Flying
60

Therian Tornadus

Nat. #641

Flying
60

Incarnate Thundurus

Nat. #642

ElectricFlying
60

Therian Thundurus

Nat. #642

ElectricFlying
60

Hisuian Sliggoo

Nat. #705

SteelDragon
30

Hisuian Goodra

Nat. #706

SteelDragon
30

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

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

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

Clodsire

Paldea #54

PoisonGround
TM

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
TM

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
TM

Chewtle

Paldea #57

Water
TM

Drednaw

Paldea #58

WaterRock
TM

Igglybuff

Paldea #59

NormalFairy
TM

Jigglypuff

Paldea #60

NormalFairy
TM

Wigglytuff

Paldea #61

NormalFairy
TM

Ralts

Paldea #62

PsychicFairy
TM

Kirlia

Paldea #63

PsychicFairy
TM

Gardevoir

Paldea #64

PsychicFairy
TM

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
TM

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
TM

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
TM

Gastly

Paldea #68

GhostPoison
TM

Haunter

Paldea #69

GhostPoison
TM

Gengar

Paldea #70

GhostPoison
TM

Tandemaus

Paldea #71

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Four)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Three)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Poliwrath

Kitakami #41

WaterFighting
Egg

Twister

Dragon

Sunny Day

Fire
WaterStatus

Rain Dance

Water-type move

Introduced

Generation II

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

5

Priority

0

Machine

TM050

Related

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

-

70100209

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

-

401002058

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

Aqua RingWaterStatus

-

--2041

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

Aqua StepWaterPhysical

-

80100101

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

-

90901051

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

BrineWaterSpecial

-

651001016

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

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial

-

651002043

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

Chilling WaterWaterSpecial
TM022
5010020223

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

-

10090108

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

DiveWaterPhysical

-

801001013

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

Flip TurnWaterPhysical601002066

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

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial15090512

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

Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805151

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

Hydro SteamWaterSpecial

-

80100151

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

-

60100152

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

Life DewWaterStatus

-

--1031

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

LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010134

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

Muddy WaterWaterSpecial90851085

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

Origin PulseWaterSpecial

-

11085101

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

Razor ShellWaterPhysical

-

7595109

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

ScaldWaterSpecial801001525

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

Snipe ShotWaterSpecial

-

80100151

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

-

-1002035

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

Sparkling AriaWaterSpecial

-

90100102

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

-

1109551

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

SurfWaterSpecial9010015183

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

Surging StrikesWaterPhysical

-

2510051

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

-

3095101

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

Water GunWaterSpecial

-

4010025112

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial801001030

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

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020193

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

Water ShurikenWaterSpecial

-

15100202

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

Water SpoutWaterSpecial

-

15010054

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

WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015117

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

Wave CrashWaterPhysical

-

1201001018

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.

WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515112

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

WithdrawWaterStatus

-

--4024

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

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