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No. 1005

Roaring Moon

Paradox Pokémon

Roaring Moon
Official art
DragonDark
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
380 kg 837.8 lbs
Base stat total
590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Pokédex entryViolet
According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414
Atk139143–210254–414
Def7181–135132–265
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD101108–168186–331
Spe119125–188218–370
Total590Higher than 93% of Pokémon
HP105Atk139Def71Spe119SpD101SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×
Fairy (because of Dragon and Dark)
2×
Bug (because of Dark)Dragon (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Dark)Ice (because of Dragon)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Electric (because of Dragon)Fire (because of Dragon)Ghost (because of Dark)Grass (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteel

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 119); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+188Max171No SP139Min125Scarf282Tailwind376

At max Speed, Roaring Moon outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 188Roaring Moon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  6. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  8. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  10. 171Roaring Moon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  11. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  12. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  13. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  14. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  15. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 139Roaring Moon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDOUNational DexUber

9.41% of teams · rank #23 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Booster Energy
Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
168 HP / 88 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Knock Off
  2. Tailwind
  3. Breaking Swipe
  4. Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players3.91%
  • Rated 1500+5.22%
  • Rated 1695+9.41%
  • Rated 1825+15.38%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.41%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 168 HP / 88 Def / 252 Spe14.5%
  • Jolly 152 HP / 104 Def / 252 Spe13.1%
  • Jolly 36 HP / 220 Atk / 252 Spe11.7%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.9%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.6%

Tera types

  • Ghost47.6%
  • Fairy15.6%
  • Flying12.1%
  • Steel9.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

Roaring Moon does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 17

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
7IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
14Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
21Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
28Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
35Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
42Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
49Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
56Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
63Dragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
70FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
77Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
84RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
91Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 4

EggBreaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
EggJaw LockPrevents both user and target from switching out.DarkPhys80100%10
EggScale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
EggSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

Biology

Roaring Moon is an ancient Paradox Pokémon, a Pokémon which hails from a different time period than normal Pokémon. It hails from the distant past, and is stated to hail from an alternative reality. It resembles the Pokémon Salamence, a draconic Pokémon, and notably appears similar to Salamence's Mega Evolved form.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Paradox Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
Green
—
Paldea#397

  1. According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region.

    Violet

  2. It is possible that this is the creature listed as Roaring Moon in an expedition journal that still holds many mysteries.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

3 Atk
10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
0
295
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.