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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jul. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001034842  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   87,792,740
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2