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Generation I · Move No. 46

Roar

Roar is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Normal Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
20 PP
#0046 Roar
Overview

Move description

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

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.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category Forces target to switch out
Priority -6

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move Sound-based Ignores Substitute

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 2 changes
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Roar

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