| Category |
Status
|
|---|---|
| PP | 20 |
Roar is a Normal-type status move that 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.
| 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 | 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. |
| Omega Ruby / Alpha 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 | 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Roar is not a move available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. |
| Legends: Arceus | Roar is not a move available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Roar is not a move available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
