Roar (move)

Move data

Type Normal
Category Status  Status
Power
Accuracy
PP 20  (max. 32)
Priority -6
Makes contact? No
Introduced Generation 1

Machine/Record

Gold​/​Silver
Crystal
TM05
Ruby​/​Sapphire
FireRed​/​LeafGreen
Emerald
TM05
Diamond​/​Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold​/​SoulSilver
TM05
Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
TM05
X​/​Y
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire
TM05
Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
TM05
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl TM05

Effects

In the wild, Roar causes the target Pokémon to flee if they are of a lower level, and the battle ends.

In trainer battles (including linked battles), Roar forces the target to switch out of battle (regardless of level) and is replaced with another Pokémon in the trainer's team.

Pokémon with the abilities Soundproof or Suction Cups or those rooted by Ingrain are not affected by Roar.

Changes

  • In Generations 1-5, Roar has 100% accuracy.
  • In Generation 1, Roar has a priority of 0.
  • In Generation 2, Roar has a priority of -1.
  • In Generation 3, Roar has a priority of -5.
  • In Generations 1-4, Roar works on any level Pokémon in wild battles.
  • In Generation 1, Roar only causes wild battles to end with no effect in trainer battles.

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Roar turns into Z-Roar and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.

Move target

Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Other languages

English Roar
Japanese ほえる (Hoeru)
German Brüller
French Hurlement
Italian Boato
Spanish Rugido
Korean 울부짖기
Chinese (Simplified) 吼叫
Chinese (Traditional) 吼叫

Game descriptions

Gold​/​Silver
Crystal
Scares wild foes to end battle.
Ruby​/​Sapphire
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
Platinum
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
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire
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
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
L.G. Pikachu​/​L.G. Eevee
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Scarlet​/​Violet The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Learnt by level up

These Pokémon learn Roar at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.

GrowlitheGrowlithe
#0058 / Fire
Level 44
Growlithe (Hisuian Growlithe)Growlithe
Hisuian Growlithe
#0058 / Fire · Rock
Level 44
ArcanineArcanine
#0059 / Fire
Level 1
Arcanine (Hisuian Arcanine)Arcanine
Hisuian Arcanine
#0059 / Fire · Rock
Level 1
HoundourHoundour
#0228 / Dark · Fire
Level 13
HoundoomHoundoom
#0229 / Dark · Fire
Level 13
ShinxShinx
#0403 / Electric
Level 20
LuxioLuxio
#0404 / Electric
Level 24
LuxrayLuxray
#0405 / Electric
Level 24
HippopotasHippopotas
#0449 / Ground
Level 32
HippowdonHippowdon
#0450 / Ground
Level 32
DeinoDeino
#0633 / Dark · Dragon
Level 12
ZweilousZweilous
#0634 / Dark · Dragon
Level 12
HydreigonHydreigon
#0635 / Dark · Dragon
Level 12
RockruffRockruff
#0744 / Rock
Level 28
Lycanroc (Midday Form)Lycanroc
Midday Form
#0745 / Rock
Level 30
Lycanroc (Midnight Form)Lycanroc
Midnight Form
#0745 / Rock
Level 30
Lycanroc (Dusk Form)Lycanroc
Dusk Form
#0745 / Rock
Level 30
FuecocoFuecoco
#0909 / Fire
Level 25
CrocalorCrocalor
#0910 / Fire
Level 28
SkeledirgeSkeledirge
#0911 / Fire · Ghost
Level 28
FidoughFidough
#0926 / Fairy
Level 30
DachsbunDachsbun
#0927 / Fairy
Level 33
MaschiffMaschiff
#0942 / Dark
Level 18
MabosstiffMabosstiff
#0943 / Dark
Level 18
GreavardGreavard
#0971 / Ghost
Level 9
HoundstoneHoundstone
#0972 / Ghost
Level 9
Iron JugulisIron Jugulis
#0993 / Dark · Flying
Level 7
Walking WakeWalking Wake
#1009 / Water · Dragon
Level 1

Learnt by breeding

These Pokémon can learn Roar as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.