Roaring Moon (#1005) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP105165–212320–414

Atk139129–210254–414

Def7168–135132–265

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD10195–168186–331

Spe119111–188218–370

Total590Higher than 93% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy4×Bug2×Dragon2×Fighting2×Ice2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Fire½×Ghost½×Grass½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteel

Abilities

Protosynthesis
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.

Competitive

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: Protosynthesis
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 168 HP / 88 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Knock Off
Tailwind
Breaking Swipe
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

Knock Off89.1%
Tailwind79.4%
Breaking Swipe77.1%
Protect65%
Acrobatics19.1%
Iron Head12.6%
Taunt12.6%
Dragon Dance10%
Dragon Claw5.9%
Rock Slide5.4%

Items

Booster Energy87.8%
Mago Berry3.4%
Life Orb2.8%
Choice Band1.4%
Choice Scarf1.2%
Clear Amulet1.2%

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

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

7IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

14HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

21Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

28Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

35Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

42FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

49Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

56Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

63Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

70FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

77Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

84RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

91Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 4

EggBreaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

EggJaw LockPrevents you and the target from switching out.DarkPhys80100%10

EggScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

EggSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Paradox Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#397

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 295
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 50 egg cycles ≈13,005 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).

Roaring Moon

Weak to

Resists