Rage (move)

Rage いかり Rage

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  20 (max. 32) Power  20 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I TM20 in Generation I

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jam  0   Can be repeatedly used without boring the judge.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0   Earn double the score in the next turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  3 ♥♥♥ Badly startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Rage (Japanese: いかり Rage) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I. It was TM20 in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Rage deals damage and it will not be possible for the player to do anything other than let the user continue to use Rage, and it will not stop using Rage until it faints or the battle ends. Every time the user is damaged by an attack or is targeted by Disable (only if Disable misses or fails), its rage will build, causing its Attack stat to increase by one stage. Being hit by a multi-hit move will raise the user's Attack once for each hit. Rage will use 1 PP when selected, but not use any PP on any subsequent turns.

If Rage misses during the turn it is selected, its secondary effects will not activate. If Rage misses due to the 99.6% accuracy bug of 100%-accuracy moves when there are no other accuracy or evasion modifiers in effect, or in case said modifiers cancel each other, its accuracy will be unaffected. However, if Rage misses due to an accuracy or evasion check when its decision-removing effect is active, the accuracy of Rage will subsequently become 0.4%. The duration of Rage will be paused but not disrupted by anything, including sleep, freeze, partial trapping, flinching, or if the user hurts itself due to confusion.

Rage will not attempt to increase the user's Attack if it has reached a stage of +6, and will not successfully increase the user's Attack if it has reached a value of 999.

In Stadium, Disable will cause a Pokémon's rage to build if it is successful.

Generation II

Rage is no longer a continuous move and will not automatically last until the end of the battle. When Rage is used consecutively, it will consume PP each turn, and the damage it deals is multiplied by a separate Rage counter; this Rage counter starts at 1 and increases by one each time the user of Rage is damaged by an attack, but is reset when the user ceases to use Rage (but not when Rage misses).

The accuracy-changing effects present in Generation I no longer apply, and missing does not change the accuracy of Rage.

Generation III

When Rage is used consecutively, the user's Attack stat now increases by one stage each time it is damaged by an attack instead. A Pokémon's rage will now build even if the initial use of Rage misses or fails.

Rage can be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing Leer, Scary Face, and Thrash to have their base appeal points doubled.

Generations IV to VII

A Pokémon's rage will now only start to build after it successfully used Rage.

Generation VIII

Rage cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description StadStad2 A non-stop attack move. The user's Attack power increases every time it sustains damage. GSC Raises Attack if the user is hit. RSEColoXD Raises the user's Attack every time it is hit. FRLG An attack that becomes stronger each time the user is hit in battle. DPPtHGSSPBR While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. SwSh This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0004		Charmander		Monster	Dragon	22	19	19RSE
0005		Charmeleon		Monster	Dragon	24	20	20RSE
0006		Charizard		Monster	Dragon	24	20	20RSE
0015		Beedrill		Bug		Bug	25	25	25	19	19	19	14SMUSUM 13PE
0057		Primeape		Field		Field	28Y	1, 28	1, 28	28	28	28	1, Evo.
0084		Doduo		Flying		Flying	36	25	25	10	10	10XY 9ORAS	8SMUSUM 10PE
0085		Dodrio		Flying		Flying	39	25	25	1, 10	1, 10	1, 10XY 1, 9ORAS	1, 8SMUSUM 1, 10PE
0095		Onix		Mineral		Mineral	25	27	25RSE 23FRLG	14	14BW 10B2W2	13	13SMUSUM 10PE
0104		Cubone		Monster		Monster	46	29	29	23	23	23	23SMUSUM 18PE
0105		Marowak		Monster		Monster	55	32	32	23	23	23	23SMUSUM 18PE
105A		Marowak Alolan Form		Monster		Monster							18PE
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	1	31	31	22	22	22	22
0128		Tauros		Field		Field	44	8	8RSE 4FRLG	5	5	5	5SMUSUM 12PE
0130		Gyarados		Water 2	Dragon							21PE
0136		Flareon		Field		Field	48RGB
0158		Totodile		Monster	Water 1		7	7	8	8	8	8
0159		Croconaw		Monster	Water 1		1, 7	1, 7	8	8	8	8
0160		Feraligatr		Monster	Water 1		1, 7	1, 7	1, 8	1, 8	1, 8	1, 8
0206		Dunsparce		Field		Field		1	1	1	1	1	1
0208		Steelix		Mineral		Mineral		27	25RSE 23FRLG	14	14BW 10B2W2	13	13
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy		34	34	31	31	31	31
0210		Granbull		Field	Fairy		38	38	35	35	35	35
0267		Beautifly		Bug		Bug						37ORAS	37
0318		Carvanha		Water 2		Water 2			7	6	6	6XY 4ORAS	4
0319		Sharpedo		Water 2		Water 2			1, 7	1, 6	1, 6	1, 6XY 1, 4ORAS	1, 4
0371		Bagon		Dragon		Dragon			1	1	1	1	1
0372		Shelgon		Dragon		Dragon			1	1	1	1	1
0373		Salamence		Dragon		Dragon			1	1	1	1	1
0551		Sandile		Field		Field					1	1	1
0552		Krokorok		Field		Field					1	1	1
0553		Krookodile		Field		Field					1	1	1
0554		Darumaka		Field		Field					9	9	9
0555		Darmanitan		Field		Field					1, 9	1, 9	1, 9
0626		Bouffalant		Field		Field					6	6	6
0772		Type: Null		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered							5
0773		Silvally		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered							5
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0206		Dunsparce		Field		Field	✔
0228		Houndour		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0234		Stantler		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔
0276		Taillow		Flying		Flying		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0333		Swablu		Flying	Dragon		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0522		Blitzle		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔
0550		Basculin		Water 2		Water 2				✔	✔	✔
0779		Bruxish		Water 2		Water 2						✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By TM

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Machine
						I TM20	II --	III --	IV --	V --	VI --	VII --	VIII --	IX --
Every Pokémon can learn this move by TM except the ones listed below and only if marked with ✘.
0010		Caterpie		Bug		Bug	✘
0011		Metapod		Bug		Bug	✘
0013		Weedle		Bug		Bug	✘
0014		Kakuna		Bug		Bug	✘
0129		Magikarp		Water 2	Dragon	✘
0132		Ditto		Ditto		Ditto	✘
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation II

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0236		Tyrogue		style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered	style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered	New York City Pokémon Center
0246		Larvitar		Monster		Monster	New York City Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In the Rescue Team and Explorers games, Rage does not deal damage. Instead, it gives the user the Enraged status, which boosts its Attack stat by one level every time it takes damage.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Rage does cause damage, and raises the user's Attack level by one whenever it takes damage.

Description

Games Description MDRB The user gains the Enraged status. Its Attack rises by one level every time the user takes damage. MDTDS Gives the user an Enraged status, which boosts its Attack by 1 level every time the user takes damage. BSL じぶんを いかりじょうたいにかえる ダメージをうけるたびに こうげきが １だんかいあがる MDGtI You'll get the Enraged status, which boosts your Attack every time you take damage. (The stat change returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.) SMD You'll get enraged, which boosts your Attack every time you take damage from a move. The boosted Attack returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.

In the anime

Charmander's tail flame getting larger Charmander Cloyster
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Every time it is attacked, the flame on Charmander's tail grows larger. Then, its eyes becomes fiery and it bites on its opponent.
Ash's Charmander	Primeape Goes Bananas		Debut
	Cloyster's whole body glows red and its attacks gain power.
Prima's Cloyster	The Mandarin Island Miss-Match		None

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry EP025 Rage Ash's Pokédex Charmander's special attack, Rage. It gains more power the more it is attacked. It will continue to fight until its opponent falls.

In the manga

In the Aim to Be a Card Master!! manga

Ditto transformed as a Dodrio
The user's attack is increased by rage.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Ditto's attack is increased by rage.
Kenta's Ditto	District Convention "Kenta, to the Open Sea"		Debut Used via Transform

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Pikachu
The user gains attack power when it is hit by an attack.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Pikachu gains attack power each time it is hit by an attack.
Red's Pika	The Legend		Debut

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Chinchou
The user increases its attack power.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Chinchou increases its attack power by holding in electricity.
Several wild Chinchou	A Serious Crisis!! The Battle With The Lugia		Debut

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Clefairy
The user becomes angry and increases its attack power.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Clefairy's attack power gets increased after becoming angry.
Red's Clefairy	Clefairy Transforms?!		Debut Clefairy cannot cannot legally learn Rage as of Generation III

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	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	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	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	RBY	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	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	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

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	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	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	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	RBY	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	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	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

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	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	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	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

• In Generation IV, there is a glitch which can occur after a Pokémon uses Transform, even via Mimic, then uses Rage while transformed.
• Prior to Generation VI, if the last opposing Pokémon successfully used Self-Destruct or Explosion on a target that had used Rage and the target survived, Rage would build despite it being the end of the battle.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 憤怒 Fáhnnouh Mandarin 憤怒 / 愤怒 Fènnù Czech Zuřivý útok Danish Raseri Dutch Razernij Finnish Vimma French Frénésie German Raserei Greek Οργή Indonesian Marah Italian Ira Korean 분노 Bunno Norwegian Sinne Polish Dziki Atak/Dzika Furia (EP099) Wściekłość (EP025) Portuguese Brazil Ira (TCG, manga) Raiva Fúria (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Portugal Fúria Serbian Bes Spanish Furia Swedish Raseri Vietnamese Phẫn Nộ

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