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[[File:Ash Goodra Rain Dance.png|thumb|250px|Rain in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ash Goodra Rain Dance.png|thumb|250px|Rain in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===In battle===
===In battle===
* Increases the power of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%.
* Increases the damage of {{type|Water}} moves by 50%.
* Decreases the power of {{type|Fire}} moves by 50%.
* Decreases the damage of {{type|Fire}} moves by 50%.
* Allows {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to bypass accuracy check.
* Allows {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Hurricane}} to bypass the accuracy check.
** In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, allows {{m|Thunder}} to hit through {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Detect}} 30% of the time.
** 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}}.
* Activates the following {{Abilities}}: {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Forecast}}, {{a|Hydration}}, {{a|Rain Dish}}, {{a|Swift Swim}}.
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* Halves the power of {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Solar Blade}}.
* Halves the power of {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Solar Blade}}.
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
* Causes {{m|Moonlight}}, {{m|Synthesis}}, and {{m|Morning Sun}} to recover ¼ of max {{stat|HP}} (half the normal amount in [[Generation II]]).
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], prevents Pokémon from exploding.
* In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], rain prevents any explosions from occurring on the floor. In Gates to Infinity, rain also prevents Pokémon from restoring HP naturally by walking.


====Heavy rain====
====Heavy rain====
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====Thunderstorm====
====Thunderstorm====
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, causes a persistient {{m|Electric Terrain}} unless overridden.
* In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, causes a persistent {{m|Electric Terrain}} unless overridden.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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| 10 AM - 3:59 PM (light), 6 PM - 11:59 PM (strong)
| 10 AM - 3:59 PM (light), 6 PM - 11:59 PM (strong)
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|}
In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokemon appear in the area. During Rain and Thunderstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Rain. Additionally, in Thunderstorms, Electric Terrain will be in effect. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It does not snow in the Isle of Armor.


===Heavy rain===
===Heavy rain===
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| style="background:#FFF" | Various areas of the [[Wild Area]]
| style="background:#FFF" | Various areas of the [[Wild Area]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Random days, all day
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Random days, all day
|}
During thunderstorms in Galar, Electric Terrain will be in effect, in addition to Rain.
===Mystery Dungeon series===
{| style="background: #{{Water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{Water color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | <span style="color:#000">Game</span>
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | <span style="color:#000">Dungeon</span>
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}" | <span style="color:#000">Floors</span>
! style="background:#{{Water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | <span style="color:#000">Notes</span><noinclude>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Uproar Forest]]
| 3 and 6
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Sky Tower]]
| 7 and Summit 6
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Howling Forest]]
| 3, 6, 9 and 13
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Northwind Field]]
| 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Lightning Field]]
| 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Mt. Faraway]]
| 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22,<br/>24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34<br/>and 36
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Western Cave]]
| 11, 24, 35 and 53
| Might be overridden by {{a|Sand Stream}} sandstorms on floor 53
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Northern Range]]
| 4, 8, 11 and 15
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Pitfall Valley]]
| 3, 6, 10 and 15
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Wyvern Hill]]
| 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24<br/>and 28
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrevmd|RB}}
| [[Purity Forest]]
| 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,<br/>43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,<br/>81 and 89
| Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
|}
|}


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{{main|Rain Dance (move)#In the anime|Rain Dance (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Rain Dance (move)#In the anime|Rain Dance (move) → In the anime}}
{{main|Drizzle (Ability)#In the anime|Drizzle (Ability) → In the anime}}
{{main|Drizzle (Ability)#In the anime|Drizzle (Ability) → In the anime}}
{{main|Max Geyser (move)#In the anime|Max Geyser (move) → 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, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. The first time it has appeared caused by a Pokémon was in ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]''.
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, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. The first time it has appeared caused by a Pokémon was in ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]''.
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|genVI=Rain Dance VI
|genVI=Rain Dance VI
|genVII=Rain Dance VII
|genVII=Rain Dance VII
|genVIII=Rain Battle VIII
}}
}}


=====Heavy rain=====
=====Heavy rain=====
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen
type=Water|
|type=Water
ORAS=Primordial Sea|
|ORAS=Heavy rain ORAS
|SMUSUM=Heavy rain VII
}}
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|B2W2=Rain icon B2W2
|B2W2=Rain icon B2W2
|genVII=Rain battle interface SM
|genVII=Rain battle interface SM
|genVII2=Rain battle interface USUM
}}
=====Heavy rain=====
{{Movegen
|type=Water
|genVII=Heavy rain battle interface SM
|genVII2=Heavy rain battle interface USUM
}}
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|genVI=Rain VI Field
|genVII=Rain VII Field
|genVII=Rain VII Field
|genVIII=Rain VIII Field
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[[File:Rain unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused rain weather in FRLG]]
[[File:Rain unused FRLG.png|frame|center|Unused rain weather in FRLG]]
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|genIV=Rain IV Field Thunderstorm
|genIV=Rain IV Field Thunderstorm
|genV=Rain V Field Thunderstorm
|genV=Rain V Field Thunderstorm
<!--|genVI=Rain VI Field Thunderstorm-->
|genVI=Rain VI Field Thunderstorm
}}
{{Movegen
|type=Water
|genVII=Rain VII Field Thunderstorm
|genVII=Rain VII Field Thunderstorm
|genVIII=Rain VIII Field Thunderstorm
}}
}}



Revision as of 01:58, 23 August 2020

This article is about the type of weather. For the Badge given by Wallace or Juan, see Badge → Rain Badge.
Thunderstorm redirects here. For the theme deck, see Thunderstorm (TCG).
Rain
Rain
Rain VIII Field.png
Rain Battle VIII.png
Move Ability
Rain Dance
Max Geyser
Drizzle
Primordial Sea

Rain (Japanese: 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. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Max Geyser causes rain after dealing damage.

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 strong winds are created by Desolate Land or Delta Stream respectively.

Description

The battle interface during rain in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Event Gen II Gen III Gen IV Gen V Gen VI Gen VII Gen VIII
If naturally occurring N/A "It is raining." "It started to rain!" "It started to rain!" "It's raining!"
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 Gen VII
If naturally occurring "A heavy rain began to fall!" N/A
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!"

Effects

Rain in the anime

In battle

Heavy rain

Thunderstorm

Outside of battle

Sliggoo will evolve into Goodra when leveled up while it is raining or foggy 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 and Exeggutor Island.

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, or in the Battle Agency.

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.

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, an electic current runs throught battlefields during thunderstorms, naturally creating both rain and Electric Terrain.

Strong storm

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

On the field

050Diglett.png 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.
Does it rain on Ula'ula Beach in USUM at the same time as on Secluded Shore in SM?
Game Region Location Conditions
E Hoenn Route 105 When Marine Cave is there
RSEORAS Hoenn Route 119 Every three out of four days, with a thunderstorm one out of every four
RSEORAS Hoenn Route 120 Always
RSEORAS 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 Lilycove City, Mossdeep City, Sootopolis City,
Ever Grande City, Sky Pillar*, Routes 124,
125, 126, 127, 128, 129*, 130*, 131*
After Kyogre is awakened but before solving the crisis. Interchanges with harsh sunlight.
DPPt Sinnoh Route 212 Always (southern area); occasional strong rain and/or thunderstorms
DPPt Sinnoh Route 213 Some days
DPPt 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 TornadusB or ThundurusW appears; strong stormB or thunderstormW
BWB2W2 Unova Driftveil City, Cold StorageBW, Route 6 Spring and autumn (days 4-5, 12-13, 20-21, 28-29)
BWB2W2 Unova Mistralton City, Route 7, Twist Mountain Spring and autumn (days 3-6, 11-14, 19-22, 27-30);
summer (9-10, 20-21)
BWB2W2 Unova Icirrus City, Dragonspiral Tower Spring and autumn (days 3-7, 11-15, 19-23, 27-31);
summer (8-11, 19-22)
BWB2W2 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)
BWB2W2 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 Monday before 1 PM
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 Wednesday
SM Alola Brooklet Hill After defeating or capturing the first Wishiwashi leading up to Lana's trial, until completing the trial
USUM Alola Brooklet Hill After defeating the second Wishiwashi during Lana's trial, until completing the trial
SMUSUM Alola Lush Jungle, Brooklet Hill 5 PM to 6 PM
SMUSUM Alola Malie City, Malie Garden, Routes 10, 11, 12, 13, Blush Mountain, and Secluded Shore 5 PM to 6 PM
SMUSUM Alola Tapu Village, Route 14 Some days
SMUSUM Alola Route 17, Po Town Always; in Po Town, also applies to the rooftop of the Shady House
SMUSUM Alola Exeggutor Island 10 AM - 3:59 PM (light), 6 PM - 11:59 PM (strong)

In Galar, there are different types of weather occurring in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor. The type of weather will affect which wild Pokemon appear in the area. During Rain and Thunderstorm overworld weather, the in-battle weather condition will be Rain. Additionally, in Thunderstorms, Electric Terrain will be in effect. There are nine types of weather in the Wild Area. It does not snow in the Isle of Armor.

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

Thunderstorm

Game Region Location Conditions
SwSh Galar Various areas of the Wild Area Random days, all day

During thunderstorms in Galar, Electric Terrain will be in effect, in addition to Rain.

Mystery Dungeon series

Game Dungeon Floors Notes
MDRB Uproar Forest 3 and 6 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Sky Tower 7 and Summit 6
MDRB Howling Forest 3, 6, 9 and 13 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Northwind Field 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
MDRB Lightning Field 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Mt. Faraway 4, 8, 10, 14, 17, 22,
24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34
and 36
Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Western Cave 11, 24, 35 and 53 Might be overridden by Sand Stream sandstorms on floor 53
MDRB Northern Range 4, 8, 11 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Pitfall Valley 3, 6, 10 and 15 Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Wyvern Hill 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
and 28
Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead
MDRB Purity Forest 15, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38,
43, 48, 52, 57, 61, 67,
81 and 89
Might be any of the other six weather conditions instead

In the anime

Main article: Rain Dance (move) → In the anime
Main article: Drizzle (Ability) → In the anime
Main article: Max Geyser (move) → 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

Core series games

Heavy rain

Side series games

Spin-off games

Interface elements

Heavy rain

In the overworld

Normal rain

Unused rain weather in FRLG

Strong rain

Thunderstorm

Strong storm

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
Mandarin 下雨 Xiàyǔ
Denmark Flag.png Danish Regn
Finland Flag.png Finnish Sade
France Flag.png French Pluie
Germany Flag.png German Regen
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Hujan
Italy Flag.png Italian Pioggia
South Korea Flag.png Korean Bi
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Hujan
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Regn
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Chuva
Spain Flag.png Spanish Lluvia
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Regn
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฝน Fon
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mưa

Heavy rain

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 大雨 Daaihyúh
Mandarin 大雨 Dàyǔ
France Flag.png French Pluie battante
Germany Flag.png German Strömender Regen
Italy Flag.png Italian Acquazzone
South Korea Flag.png Korean 강한 비 Ganghan bi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Diluvio


Weather conditions
Harsh sunlightRainSandstormHailSnowShadowy auraFog
Extremely harsh sunlightHeavy rainStrong winds