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Move	Ability
Rain 雨 Rain
File:Rain Dance.png
Rain Dance	Drizzle Primordial Sea

Rain (Japanese: 雨 Rain) is a type of weather introduced in battle in Generation II. It was introduced in the overworld in Generation III.

It will last for five turns if created using Drizzle (Generation VI onwards) or Rain Dance, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a Damp Rock. If created using Drizzle (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.

There is also a variation of rain called heavy rain (Japanese: 強い雨 heavy rain). Heavy rain can be encountered in the overworld or created using Primordial Sea; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Primordial Sea remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Primordial Sea suppressed or replaced, or extremely harsh sunlight or a mysterious air current are created by Desolate Land or Delta Stream respectively.

Description

Event	Gen II	Gen III	Gen IV	Gen V
If naturally occurring	N/A	"It is raining."	"It started to rain!"	"It started to rain!"
Rain Dance used	"A downpour started!"	"It started to rain!"	"It started to rain!"
Drizzle activated	N/A	"(Wild/Foe) <Pokémon>'s Drizzle made it rain!"	"(The wild/foe's) <Pokémon>'s Drizzle made it rain!"
After turn is complete	"Rain continues to fall."			(no text)
When rain ends	"The rain stopped."

Heavy rain

Event	Gen VI
If naturally occurring	"A heavy rain began to fall!"
Primordial Sea activated	"A heavy rain began to fall!"
Preventing changing weather	"There is no relief from this heavy rain!"
Negating Fire-type attack	"The Fire-type attack fizzled out in the heavy rain!"
When heavy rain ends	"The heavy rain has lifted!"

On the field

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Double check if/when it rains on Routes 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19

Game	Region	Location	Conditions
E	Hoenn	Route 105	When Marine Cave is there
RS EORAS	Hoenn	Route 119	Every three out of four days, with a thunderstorm one out of every four
RS EORAS	Hoenn	Route 120	Always
RS EORAS	Hoenn	Route 123	Some days
E	Hoenn	Route 125	When Marine Cave is there
E	Hoenn	Route 127	When Marine Cave is there
E	Hoenn	Route 129	When Marine Cave is there
S	Hoenn	Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Sootopolis City, Ever Grande City, Routes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128	After Kyogre is awakened but before battling it
E	Hoenn	Eastern water routes	After Kyogre is awakened but before solving the crisis. Interchanges with harsh sunlight.
DP Pt	Sinnoh	Route 212	Always
DP Pt	Sinnoh	Route 213	Some days
DP Pt	Sinnoh	Route 214	Always (south leg only); occasional strong rain and/or thunderstorms
DP Pt	Sinnoh	Route 215	Always
HGSS	Johto	Route 33	Always
HGSS	Johto	Lake of Rage	Every day except Wednesday
BW	Unova	Any route, except for Routes 1 and 17	Wherever Tornadus^B or Thundurus^W appears; hurricane^B or thunderstorm^W
BW B2W2	Unova	Driftveil City, Cold Storage^BW, Route 6	Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29)
BW B2W2	Unova	Mistralton City, Route 7, Twist Mountain	Spring and autumn (days 3-6, 11-14, 19-22, 27-30); summer (9-10, 20-21)
BW B2W2	Unova	Icirrus City, Dragonspiral Tower	Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31); summer (8-11, 19-22)
BW B2W2	Unova	Route 8	Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31); summer (1-2, 6-13, 18-24); October 17, 28-31; June 17, 29-30)
BW B2W2	Unova	Route 12	Sometimes
B2W2	Unova	Virbank City and Virbank Complex	Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29); February 10 and 20
B2W2	Unova	Floccesy Town, Route 20, Floccesy Ranch	Spring (days 3, 5, 11, 13, 20, 27, 29) and summer (9-10, 20-21)
XY	Kalos	Route 8, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Route 10, Geosenge Town	Some days*
XY	Kalos	Route 9	Some days
XY	Kalos	Route 14, Laverre City, Poké Ball Factory	Some days
XY	Kalos	Route 15, Route 16	Some days
XY	Kalos	Route 18, Couriway Town	Some days
XY	Kalos	Route 19	Some days
XY	Kalos	Route 21	Some days
XY	Kalos	Shalour City	Some days
XY	Kalos	Kiloude City	Some days

Heavy rain

Game	Region	Location	Conditions
AS	Hoenn	Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Sootopolis City, Secret Islet, Secret Shore, Secret Meadow Routes 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131	After Kyogre is awakened but before battling it

Effects

Rain from Rain Dance in the anime

In battle

Increases the power of Water-type moves by 50%.
Decreases the power of Fire-type moves by 50%.
From Generation V onward, allows Thunder and Hurricane to bypass accuracy check.
- Prior to Generation V, makes Thunder's accuracy 100%.
- In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, allows Thunder to hit through Protect and Detect 30% of the time.
Activates the following Abilities: Dry Skin, Forecast, Hydration, Rain Dish, Swift Swim.
- Causes Forecast to change Castform to its Rainy Form.
Changes Weather Ball to a Water-type move and doubles its power.
Halves the power of Solar Beam.
Causes Moonlight, Synthesis, and Morning Sun to recover ¼ of max HP (half the normal amount in Generation II).
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, prevents Pokémon from exploding.

Heavy rain

Causes Fire-type damaging moves to fail if used (including moves that change type, if they would be Fire-type).
- If a Pokémon affected by Powder uses a Fire-type move, it will take damage from Powder.
- If a Pokémon attempts to use Natural Gift while holding a Berry that makes the move Fire-type, the Berry is not consumed.
- If a frozen Pokémon attempts to use a Fire-type move that would thaw itself (such as Flame Wheel), it will still thaw itself before the move fails.
Causes the moves Sunny Day, Rain Dance, Sandstorm, and Hail to fail if used. This cannot be subverted even with Cloud Nine or Air Lock.
- If a Pokémon affected by Powder uses Sunny Day, it will take damage from Powder.
Causes the Abilities Drought, Drizzle, Sand Stream, and Snow Warning to fail. This cannot be subverted even with Cloud Nine or Air Lock.

Outside of battle

Sliggoo will evolve into Goodra when leveled up while it is raining in the overworld.

From Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to Pokémon X and Y, Sweet Scent and Honey will fail if it is raining in the area, or if any other type of weather is present. In the Generation III games and Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.

Variations

Normal rain

Rain falls. Found in all places where rain is found on the field.

Strong rain

Rains falls heavily, at a lower angle than normal rain. It is found occasionally on Route 212.

The difference from normal rain is purely aesthetic.

Heavy rain

Rain falls heavily and chaotically, with strong winds whipping through the air. This variation only occurs in the field when Kyogre awakens in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

Thunderstorm

Rain falls heavily, much like strong rain does, and occasionally lightning will strike and thunder will rumble. It is found on Route 119 as part of the four-day weather cycle of rain, thunderstorm, rain, and clear. It can be found on Route 212 on occasion. It happens on predetermined days, such as the anniversaries of the game's release in each country. It also appeared on St. Patrick's Day; February 29, 2008; and Christmas Day (December 25). In Pokémon White, after the player obtains the Legend Badge, a thunderstorm will occur on Route 7, where the player may meet Thundurus. After the player has met Thundurus, thunderstorms will occur on whatever route Thundurus is currently roaming on.

Hurricane

Rain falls heavily, although at a normal angle, and periodically strong gusts of wind will blow. It is only found in Pokémon Black. After the player obtains the Legend Badge, a hurricane will occur on Route 7, where the player may meet Tornadus. After the player has met Tornadus, hurricanes will occur on whatever route Tornadus is roaming on.

In the anime

Main article: Rain Dance (move) → In the anime

Main article: Drizzle (Ability) → In the anime

Like in the real world, rain is quite common, appearing in many episodes. Most of these occasions are not caused by Rain Dance or Drizzle. The first appearance of rain in the anime was in the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!. The first time it has appeared caused by a Pokémon was in A Shadow of a Drought.

In the manga

Main article: Rain Dance (move) → In the manga

Main article: Drizzle (Ability) → In the manga

In other generations

In battle

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	DP	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Heavy rain

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In the overworld

Normal rain

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Unused rain weather in FRLG

Strong rain

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Thunderstorm

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Hurricane

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

Several lines of unused rain quotes appear within the code of the games. These appear to be weather-triggered quotes from previous games.

It is raining.^DPPtHGSS

A downpour started!^DPPtHGSS

The downpour continues.^DPPtHGSS

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	下雨 Hahyúh
Chinese	Mandarin	下雨 Xiàyǔ
French		Pluie
German		Regen
Italian		Pioggia
Korean		비 Bi
Spanish		Lluvia

Heavy rain

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	下大雨 Hah Daaihyúh
Chinese	Mandarin	下大雨 Xià Dàyǔ
French		Pluie battante
German		Strömender Regen
Italian		Acquazzone
Korean		강한 비 Ganghan bi
Spanish		Diluvio

Weather conditions
Harsh sunlight • Rain • Sandstorm • Hail • Snow • Shadowy aura • Fog Extremely harsh sunlight • Heavy rain • Strong winds

Rain: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 01:16, 22 October 2016

Contents

Description

Heavy rain

On the field

Heavy rain

Effects

In battle

Heavy rain

Outside of battle

Variations

Normal rain

Strong rain

Heavy rain

Thunderstorm

Hurricane

In the anime

In the manga

In other generations

In battle

Heavy rain

In the overworld

Normal rain

Strong rain

Thunderstorm

Hurricane

Trivia

In other languages

Heavy rain

Navigation menu

Page actions

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-{{search|weather condition rain|the Badge given by [[Wallace]] or [[Juan]]|Badge#Rain Badge|Badge → Rain Badge}}
+{{search|type of weather|the Badge given by [[Wallace]] or [[Juan]]|Badge#Rain Badge|Badge → Rain Badge}}
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-'''Rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|雨|あめ}}''' ''Rain'') is a [[weather conditions|weather condition]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].
+'''Rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|雨|あめ}}''' ''Rain'') is a type of [[weather]] introduced in battle in [[Generation II]]. It was introduced in the overworld in [[Generation III]].
-It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drizzle}} ([[Generation VI]] only) or {{m|Rain Dance}}, or eight if created while holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Damp Rock}}. If created using Drizzle (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.
+It will last for five turns if created using {{a|Drizzle}} ([[Generation VI]] onwards) or {{m|Rain Dance}}, or eight if created by a Pokémon holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Damp Rock}}. If created using Drizzle (prior to Generation VI) or encountered in the overworld, it will last until replaced.
-There is also a variation of rain called '''heavy rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|強い雨|つよいあめ}}''' ''heavy rain''). Heavy rain can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Primordial Sea}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Primordial Sea remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Primordial Sea suppressed or replaced, or [[Intense sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]] or [[strong winds]] are created by {{a|Desolate Land}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.
+There is also a variation of rain called '''heavy rain''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|強い雨|つよいあめ}}''' ''heavy rain''). Heavy rain can be encountered in the overworld or created using {{a|Primordial Sea}}; if the latter, it lasts until the summoner is removed from the field (and no other Pokémon with Primordial Sea remain on the field), the summoner is rotated out in a Rotation Battle, the summoner has Primordial Sea suppressed or replaced, or [[Harsh sunlight|extremely harsh sunlight]] or a [[mysterious air current]] are created by {{a|Desolate Land}} or {{a|Delta Stream}} respectively.
 ==Description==
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 | style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | When heavy rain ends
-| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" colspan=5 | ''"The heavy rain has lifted!"''
+| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''"The heavy rain has lifted!"''
 |}
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 | When [[Marine Cave]] is there
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}
+| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
 | [[Hoenn]]
 | {{rt|119|Hoenn}}
 | Every three out of four days, with a thunderstorm one out of every four
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}
+| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
 | [[Hoenn]]
 | {{rt|120|Hoenn}}
 | Always
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}
+| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
 | [[Hoenn]]
 | {{rt|123|Hoenn}}
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 | After {{p|Kyogre}} is awakened but before solving the crisis. Interchanges with harsh sunlight.
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
 | [[Sinnoh]]
 | {{rt|212|Sinnoh}}
 | Always
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
 | [[Sinnoh]]
 | {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
 | [[Sinnoh]]
 | {{rt|214|Sinnoh}}
 | Always (south leg only); occasional strong rain and/or thunderstorms
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}
 | [[Sinnoh]]
 | {{rt|215|Sinnoh}}
 | Always
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
 | [[Johto]]
 | {{rt|33|Johto}}
 | Always
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}
+| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
 | [[Johto]]
 | [[Lake of Rage]]
 | Every day except [[days of the week|Wednesday]]
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BW}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | Any route, except for [[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Unova}} and {{rtn|17|Unova}}
 | Wherever {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}} appears; hurricane{{sup/5|B}} or thunderstorm{{sup/5|W}}
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | [[Driftveil City]], [[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}, {{rt|6|Unova}}
 | Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29)
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | [[Mistralton City]], {{rt|7|Unova}}, [[Twist Mountain]]
 | Spring and autumn (days 3-6, 11-14, 19-22, 27-30);<br>summer (9-10, 20-21)
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | [[Icirrus City]], [[Dragonspiral Tower]]
 | Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31);<br>summer (8-11, 19-22)
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | {{rt|8|Unova}}
 | Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31);<br>summer (1-2, 6-13, 18-24); October 17, 28-31; June 17, 29-30)
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | {{rt|12|Unova}}
 | Sometimes<!--Definitely on March 28 (at 19:20) and April 28-->
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | [[Virbank City]] and [[Virbank Complex]]
 | Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29);<br>February 10 and 20
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}
+| {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
 | [[Unova]]
 | [[Floccesy Town]], {{rt|20|Unova}}, [[Floccesy Ranch]]
 | Spring (days 3, 5, 11, 13, 20, 27, 29) and summer (9-10, 20-21)
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Ambrette Town]], [[Cyllage City]],<br>{{rt|10|Kalos}}, [[Geosenge Town]]
 | Some days{{tt|*|Except after beating the Anistar Gym, during the final clash with Team Flare}}
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|9|Kalos}}
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|14|Kalos}}, [[Laverre City]], [[Poké Ball Factory]]
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|15|Kalos}}, {{rt|16|Kalos}}
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|18|Kalos}}, [[Couriway Town]]
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|19|Kalos}}
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | {{rt|21|Kalos}}
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | [[Shalour City]]
 | Some days
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev3|XY}}
+| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
 | [[Kalos]]
 | [[Kiloude City]]
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 {{weatherloch|water}}
 |- style="background:#FFF"
-| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev3|AS}}
+| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{gameabbrev6|AS}}
 | [[Hoenn]]
 | [[Lilycove City]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Sootopolis City]],<br/>[[Secret Islet]], [[Secret Shore]], [[Secret Meadow]]<br/>[[Route]]s {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}
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 ==Effects==
+[[File:Ash Goodra Rain Dance.png|thumb|250px|Rain from {{m|Rain Dance}} in the anime]]
 ===In battle===
 * Increases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%.
 * Decreases the power of {{type|Fire}} moves by 50%.
 * From Generation V onward, allows {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to bypass accuracy check.
 ** Prior to Generation V, makes Thunder's accuracy 100%.
 ** In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, allows {{m|Thunder}} to hit through {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Detect}} 30% of the time.
 * Activates the following {{Abilities}}: {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|Hydration}}, {{a|Rain Dish}}, {{a|Swift Swim}}.
-** Causes Forecast to change {{p|Castform}} to its [[Form differences#Castform|Rainy Form]].
+** Causes Forecast to change {{p|Castform}} to its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Castform|Rainy Form]].
 * Changes {{m|Weather Ball}} to a {{type|Water}} move and doubles its power.
-* Causes {{m|Solar Beam}} to deal only half its normal damage.
+* Halves the power of {{m|Solar Beam}}.
 * Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
-* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], prevents Pokémon from exploding.
+* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], prevents Pokémon from exploding.
 ====Heavy rain====
-* Causes {{type|Fire}} moves to fail if used (including {{cat|moves that change type}}, if they would be Fire-type).
+* Causes {{type|Fire}} damaging moves to fail if used (including {{cat|moves that change type}}, if they would be Fire-type).
 ** If a Pokémon affected by {{m|Powder}} uses a Fire-type move, it will take damage from Powder.
 ** If a Pokémon attempts to use {{m|Natural Gift}} while holding a [[Berry]] that makes the move Fire-type, the Berry is not consumed.
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 {{p|Sliggoo}} will evolve into {{p|Goodra}} when leveled up while it is raining in the overworld.
-From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}} and [[Honey]] will fail if it is raining in the area, or if any other weather condition is present. In the [[Generation III]] games and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.
+From {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} to {{g|X and Y}}, {{m|Sweet Scent}} and [[Honey]] will fail if it is raining in the area, or if any other type of weather is present. In the [[Generation III]] games and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Sweet Scent and Honey are unaffected by the weather.
 ==Variations==
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 ===Thunderstorm===
-Rain falls heavily, much like strong rain does, and occasionally lightning will strike and thunder will rumble. It is found on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} as part of the four-day weather cycle of rain, thunderstorm, rain, and clear. It can be found on Route 212 on occasion. It happens on predetermined days, such as the anniversaries of the game's release in each country. It also appeared on {{wp|St. Patrick's Day}}; February 29, 2008; and Christmas Day (December 25). In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], after the player obtains the {{badge|Legend}}, a thunderstorm will occur on {{rt|7|Unova}}, where the player may meet {{p|Thundurus}}. After the player has met Thundurus, thunderstorms will occur on whatever route Thundurus is currently roaming on.
+Rain falls heavily, much like strong rain does, and occasionally lightning will strike and thunder will rumble. It is found on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} as part of the four-day weather cycle of rain, thunderstorm, rain, and clear. It can be found on {{rt|212|Sinnoh}} on occasion. It happens on predetermined days, such as the anniversaries of the game's release in each country. It also appeared on {{wp|St. Patrick's Day}}; February 29, 2008; and Christmas Day (December 25). In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], after the player obtains the {{badge|Legend}}, a thunderstorm will occur on {{rt|7|Unova}}, where the player may meet {{p|Thundurus}}. After the player has met Thundurus, thunderstorms will occur on whatever route Thundurus is currently roaming on.
 ===Hurricane===
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 }}
 {{Movegen|
+type=Water|
 genV=Rain Dance V|
 }}
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 Stad2=Rain Dance Stad2|
 Colo=Rain Dance Colo|
+XD=Rain Dance XD|
 }}
 {{Movegen|
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 ==In other languages==
 {{Langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
+|zh_yue=下雨 ''{{tt|Hahyúh|Rain}}''
+|zh_cmn=下雨 ''{{tt|Xiàyǔ|Rain}}''
 |fr=Pluie
 |de=Regen
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 ===Heavy rain===
 {{Langtable|color={{water color light}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
+|zh_yue=下大雨 ''{{tt|Hah Daaihyúh|Heavy rain}}''
+|zh_cmn=下大雨 ''{{tt|Xià Dàyǔ|Heavy rain}}''
 |fr=Pluie battante
 |de=Strömender Regen