Roar (Pokémon Move)
Roar Effect
Effect
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
In-Depth Effect
Switches the target out for another of its trainer's Pokémon selected at random. Wild battles end immediately. Doesn't affect Pokémon with suction cups or under the effect of ingrain.
Roar Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 20 |
| Base Power | |
| Accuracy | |
| Speed Priority | -6 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Machine/Record
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| Emerald | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Diamond Pearl | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Platinum | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black White | The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
| X Y | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Sun Moon | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. |
| Sword Shield | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
Pokémon that Learn Roar by Leveling Up
Pokémon that Learn Roar by Breeding
Pokémon that Learn Roar by Machine
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |