Pokédex

Roar

Type:
Normal Status
Accuracy:
—
PP:
20 (max: 32)

Nearly always moves last (priority −6).

The target is forced to switch out and be replaced with a random unfainted ally. Fails if the target is the last unfainted Pokemon in its party, or if the target used Ingrain previously or has the Suction Cups Ability.

Bypasses Protect (bypasses Protect, Detect, King's Shield, and Spiky Shield)

Bypasses Substitute (bypasses but does not break a Substitute)

✓ Sound (bypasses Substitute, doesn't affect Soundproof pokemon)

Past gens

Gen 5 6:
Accuracy: 100% nevermiss
Gen 1 2:
No competitive use. Forces the target to switch to a random ally.