Roaring Moon

Roaring Moon is a Dragon/Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

It bears a striking resemblance to Salamence.

Roaring Moon

Roaring Moon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 1005
Type Dragon Dark
Species Paradox Pokémon
Height 2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight 380.0 kg (837.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Protosynthesis
Local № 0397 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 3 Attack
Catch rate 10 (1.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 0 (lower than normal)
Base Exp. 295
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 50 (12,594–12,850 steps)

Base stats

HP 105
320 414
Attack 139
254 414
Defense 71
132 265
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 101
186 331
Speed 119
218 370
Total 590 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Roaring Moon.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½½½22
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
02½2½4

Evolution chart

Pokédex entries

Scarlet It is possible that this is the creature listed as Roaring Moon in an expedition journal that still holds many mysteries.
Violet According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region.

Moves learned by Roaring Moon

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Roaring Moon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus — —
1LeerNormalStatus — 100
7IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100
14HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
21Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
28Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
35Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
42FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
49Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
56Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
63Dragon RushDragonPhysical 100 75
70FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
77Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
84RoostFlyingStatus — —
91Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Roaring Moon learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100
Jaw LockDarkPhysical 80 100
Scale ShotDragonPhysical 25 90
Sunny DayFireStatus — —

Egg moves

Roaring Moon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Roaring Moon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
14AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical 55 100
24Fire SpinFireSpecial 35 85
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 ∞
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
78Dragon ClawDragonPhysical 80 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
87TauntDarkStatus — 100
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
97FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
100Dragon DanceDragonStatus — —
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
113TailwindFlyingStatus — —
115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
117Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
118Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
160HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
169Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Roaring Moon sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Roaring Moon sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny —

Where to find Roaring Moon

Scarlet The Great Crater of Paldea
Violet Location data not yet available

Answers to Roaring Moon questions

Other languages

English Roaring Moon
Japanese トドロクツキ
German Donnersichel
French Rugit-Lune
Italian Lunaruggente
Spanish Bramaluna
Korean 고동치는달
Chinese (Simplified) 轰鸣月
Chinese (Traditional) 轟鳴月

 

English Paradox Pokémon
Japanese パラドックスポケモン
German Paradox-Pokémon
French Pokémon Paradoxe
Italian Pokémon Paradosso
Spanish Pokémon Paradoja
Korean 패러독스포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 悖谬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 悖謬寶可夢

Name origin

roaring
deep cry of a lion/tiger
moon
celestial object