Rage Fist

Ghost

Rage Fist is a Charged Attack of type Ghost in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 100 damage and it costs 50 energy. In GO Battle League, Rage Fist deals 55 damage and costs 40 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Rage Fist effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Ghost×0.4×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0

Rage Fist Adventure Effects

Rage Fist has no Adventure Effects.

Rage Fist in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGhost
Power100
Energy50
Animation Duration3.0s
Damage Window2.8s - 3.0s
DPS33.33 Damage per second
DPE2 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s16.67
GhostShadow Punch35331.5s23.33
GhostOminous Wind55332.5s22
GhostShadow Ball100503.0s33.33
GhostNight Shade60502.5s24
GhostShadow Bone85503.0s28.33
GhostShadow Force1401002.0s70
GhostPoltergeist1401003.5s40
GhostSpirit Shackle70332.5s28
GhostMoongeist Beam2301003.0s76.67

Rage Fist in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGhost
Power55
Energy40
DPE1.38 Damage per Energy
TagsSpam / BaitBoost

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Rage Fist has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

GhostShadow SneakGeneral1.57550
GhostShadow PunchSpam / Bait1.575535
GhostOminous WindGeneralBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
  • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
14545
GhostShadow BallGeneral1.89050
GhostNight ShadeGeneral1.567045
GhostShadow BoneGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Shadow Bone has a 20.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.788045
GhostShadow ForceNuke1.8512065
GhostPoltergeistNuke215075
GhostSpirit ShackleSpam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Spirit Shackle has a 33.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.255040
GhostMoongeist BeamNuke2.0813565

Strongest Pokémon with Rage Fist

1.Shadow Annihilape (Shadow)Shadow AnnihilapeFightingCounterGhostRage Fist15.3817.58292.72954s49
2.AnnihilapeAnnihilapeFightingCounterGhostRage Fist13.2314.81295.861,107s48
3.Shadow Primeape (Shadow)Shadow PrimeapeFightingCounterGhostRage Fist9.7312.53106.811,523s135
4.PrimeapePrimeapeFightingCounterGhostRage Fist9.0211.18114.331,639s126

Best Great League Pokémon with Rage Fist

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Rage Fist

Ultra League

Best Master League Pokémon with Rage Fist

Master League
93.AnnihilapeAnnihilape76.9FightingCounterGhostRage FistIceIce Punch
95.Shadow Annihilape (Shadow)Shadow Annihilape76.8FightingCounterGhostRage FistIceIce Punch

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Rage Fist

All Pokémon that can learn Rage Fist

57PrimeapePrimeapeGhostRage FistReleasedLegacy
57Shadow Primeape (Shadow)Shadow PrimeapeGhostRage FistReleasedLegacy
979AnnihilapeAnnihilapeGhostRage FistReleasedLegacy
979Shadow Annihilape (Shadow)Shadow AnnihilapeGhostRage FistReleasedLegacy

Rage Fist FAQ

How does Rage Fist compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Rage Fist has lower move-only DPS compared with Moongeist Beam: 33.33 versus 76.67. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Rage Fist deals less damage per energy compared with Moongeist Beam (1.38 versus 2.08 DPE), and costs less energy (40 versus 65). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Rage Fist ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Rage Fist?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Rage Fist damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Rage Fist, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.