@ Bubba: Umaro can be acquired by going back to Narshe w/ Mog. That's why you probably didn't cross paths w/ him.

Also, here's a faq on Rages via GameFAQs: http://www.gamefaqs.com/snes/554041-...iii/faqs/35118
10.3 & 10.4 are lists of the best rages.