Dragon Rush
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 20% chance to make the target
flinch
.
Detailed Effect
Dragon Rush deals damage and has a 20% chance of causing the target to
flinch
(if the target has not yet moved).
Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
If the target used Minimize before Dragon Rush will double in power and ignore accuracy
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
Pokémon with the ability Inner Focus or those behind a Substitute cannot be made to flinch.
If the target used Minimize before Dragon Rush will double in power and ignore accuracy


- In Gen 4 Dragon Rush is affected by
King's Rock
- In Gen 4-5 Dragon Rush has no interaction with Minimize.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
The user tackles the foe while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
B2W2
BW
The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Flinch
Makes the target flinch.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️ |