Rage Powder

Bug

Redirects single-target attacks from foes to the user this turn.

Technical data

Type
Bug
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Priority
2
Target
self
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Key redirection tool that protects fragile partners; bypassed by Safety Goggles and Grass types.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: blocks this priority move.

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Rage Powder good in VGC?

Key redirection tool that protects fragile partners; bypassed by Safety Goggles and Grass types.

＋Is Rage Powder affected by Protect?

Yes, Rage Powder is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.