roaring-moon
Generation IX · #1005 — Paradox Pokémon
Roaring Moon is a Dragon/Dark-type Paradox Pokémon introduced in Generation IX, bearing the National Pokédex number 1005. This mysterious creature stands at an imposing 2.0 meters in height and weighs 380 kilograms, making it a formidable presence in any encounter. According to expedition journals and dubious magazine articles, Roaring Moon is theorized to be an ancient relative of Mega Salamence or perhaps a version of the beloved dragon from a parallel timeline. The Pokédex entries suggest connections to phenomena occurring in certain regions, though the exact nature of these connections remains shrouded in mystery, fitting perfectly with the enigmatic "Paradox Pokémon" classification. Despite its legendary appearance and fearsome demeanor, Roaring Moon is classified as neither legendary nor mythical, though its rarity and power certainly evoke such impressions.
Base Stats
Height
2.0m
Weight
380.0kg
Category
Paradox Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Roaring-moon Biology & Physical Characteristics
Roaring Moon is a quadrupedal, draconic Pokémon with a striking appearance dominated by blues, reds, and yellows. Its body is primarily blue with a distinctive red underside and four yellow markings that run along its form, while its tail features red markings and stripes on the inner surfaces of its hind legs. The creature possesses sharp, intimidating teeth—three on the upper jaw and one on the lower—alongside raised white ridges that protrude above its eyes like a permanent scowl. Jagged, light blue spikes jut from either side of its head, contributing to its aggressive silhouette. Most striking are the massive red wings on its back, which begin with a three-pronged yellow pattern and curl upward into a distinctive crescent moon shape—the feature from which the Pokémon derives its name. Below these wings extends a jagged, cape-like structure with a black underside, while each leg ends in three long, powerful claws used for tearing into prey during high-speed pursuits.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Roaring-moon Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Roaring Moon is a genderless Pokémon belonging to the Undiscovered egg group, meaning it cannot breed under any normal circumstances in captivity or in the wild. This reproductive restriction aligns with its status as a Paradox Pokémon—a creature existing outside normal biological frameworks. The species maintains a base happiness of zero, the lowest possible value, indicating that it has no natural affinity for trainers or bonds of companionship despite being capturable. These biological and behavioral characteristics suggest that Roaring Moon reproduces through mechanisms entirely foreign to conventional Pokémon biology, perhaps propagating through temporal anomalies or dimensional rifts rather than traditional breeding. The genderless classification extends the mystery surrounding this creature, implying it may not possess the sexual dimorphism or reproductive structures of standard Pokémon species, further reinforcing its status as something fundamentally alien and otherworldly.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
gold silver
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
+535 more TMs/HMs
Roaring-moon Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Roaring Moon does not evolve into or from any other known Pokémon, representing a complete and singular form. The evolutionary chain for this Paradox Pokémon begins and ends with Roaring Moon itself, suggesting it exists outside the normal evolutionary frameworks that govern most Pokémon species. Unlike Salamence, which can achieve Mega Evolution, Roaring Moon appears to already exist in a state of extraordinary power and presence, as though it is perpetually at its peak potential. This absence of evolution is fitting for a creature theorized to be from an alternate timeline or ancient era—it may represent a fully realized, mature form that requires no further transformation to achieve dominance. The mystery surrounding Roaring Moon's origins makes it impossible to determine whether it has an evolutionary predecessor in its native timeline or dimension, or if it simply emerged fully formed as a complete organism.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Roaring-moon Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Roaring Moon is described as significantly more savage and aggressive than its theoretical ancestor, Salamence, and is considered dangerous enough that trainers and travelers are advised to avoid it at all costs. According to field observations, this Paradox Pokémon scatters feathers as it flies around at extremely high speeds while actively seeking prey, creating a distinctive and ominous sign of its presence in an area. The Pokédex suggests that Roaring Moon inhabits regions connected to a mysterious phenomenon, though the exact nature of this connection and its specific habitat remains unclear. Its combination of Dragon and Dark typing, along with its predatory behavior and physical prowess, suggests it occupies a top-tier ecological niche as an apex predator. The creature's low base happiness of zero and genderless nature further emphasize its alien, otherworldly character—it exists as neither fully feral nor domesticated, standing apart from conventional Pokémon biology.
Pokedex Entries
It is possible that this is the creature listed as Roaring Moon in an expedition journal that still holds many mysteries.
According to an article in a dubious magazine, this Pokémon has some connection to a phenomenon that occurs in a certain region.
Roaring-moon Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Roaring Moon's name elegantly combines two distinct concepts: the "roaring" represents both the dragon-like vocalizations and aggressive nature of the creature, while "moon" directly references the crescent-shaped wings that define its silhouette. The Japanese name, Todorokutsuki (トドロクツキ), similarly evokes the rumbling roar and lunar imagery. The design itself draws heavily from Salamence, particularly emphasizing the draconic, wyvern-like qualities with enhanced aggression and otherworldliness through its color scheme and proportions. The crescent moon wings serve as the signature distinguishing feature, setting it apart as a unique evolution or alternate version of the Salamence concept. According to Occulture magazine lore within the Pokémon universe, Roaring Moon appears in the mysterious Scarlet Book and is described as resembling a Salamence that has undergone a specific phenomenon occurring in another region—possibly referencing the time distortion or dimensional rifts central to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's plot. The blue and red coloration may also reference duality and contrast, fitting for a creature suspended between dimensions or timelines.
Learnable Moves
Roaring-moon can learn 68 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon rush | dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hurricane | flying | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| jaw lock | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Roaring-moon Competitive Battle Guide
Roaring Moon presents an interesting competitive profile with a base stat total of 590 distributed across a specialized physical attacker framework. With an Attack stat of 139, it ranks among the most formidable physical attackers, complemented by respectable defenses and a solid Speed stat of 119 that allows it to outspeed many threats. Its unique Protosynthesis ability acts as a game-changing advantage, automatically raising its highest stat in harsh sunlight or when holding Booster Energy—a mechanic that transforms Roaring Moon into an even more dominant force in sun-based teams. Its movepool is diverse and punishing, featuring Dragon Claw and Dragon Rush for STAB coverage, Night Slash and Throat Chop for dark-type offense, Flamethrower for coverage against Ice and Steel types, and utility moves like Dragon Dance for stat control. The Special Attack of 55 is notably poor, making Roaring Moon a purely physical attacker without meaningful special move coverage. Its typing grants resistance to Grass, Psychic, and Ghost moves while providing immunity to Psychic attacks through its Dark typing, though it suffers from a critical 4x weakness to Ice moves that competitive players must carefully manage. With proper sun support and team building, Roaring Moon functions as a devastating wallbreaker and sweeper.
Commonly Asked Questions About Roaring-moon
What type is Roaring-moon?
Roaring-moon is a dragon and dark type Pokemon.
What does Roaring-moon evolve from?
Roaring-moon does not evolve.
What are Roaring-moon's weaknesses?
Roaring-moon is weak to fighting, bug, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Roaring-moon Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Roaring Moon emerged relatively recently in Generation IX, it has already captured the imagination of Pokémon enthusiasts through its striking design and mysterious lore. The creature embodies the intrigue surrounding the Paradox Pokémon concept introduced in Scarlet and Violet, appealing to players fascinated by time travel, alternate timelines, and dimensional rifts. Its connection to the beloved Salamence resonates with long-time fans, presenting a darker, more aggressive interpretation of a classic Pokémon while maintaining visual and thematic coherence. The Occulture magazine lore and references to mysterious phenomena have spawned considerable fan speculation and discussion about the true nature of Roaring Moon and its origins. Online competitive communities recognize it as a legitimate threat in metagames where sun teams can be constructed, contributing to its relevance in the competitive scene. The creature's rare capture rate of 10 and mysterious encounters in the game emphasize its special status, making trainers who successfully catch Roaring Moon feel a genuine sense of achievement and possession of something genuinely extraordinary.
Where to Find Roaring-moon in Every Pokémon Game
Roaring Moon is exclusively available in Pokémon Scarlet, making it version-exclusive to that particular game. It does not appear in Pokémon Violet, where its counterpart, Iron Valiant, inhabits that timeline instead. The Pokédex number 0397 in the Paldea Pokédex reflects its location-specific availability, and players seeking this Paradox Pokémon must venture into the appropriate areas of Scarlet's game world. Its extremely low capture rate of 10 makes capturing this creature one of the most challenging endeavors in the game, requiring numerous Ultra Balls, status condition infliction, and considerable patience. The base happiness of zero means that newly caught Roaring Moon will be hostile and difficult to control until significant bonding occurs through gameplay. Distribution through events and Poké Portal News has occasionally provided alternative means of obtaining Roaring Moon for those unable to capture it through normal gameplay, though such events remain limited. The slow growth rate means that leveling Roaring Moon requires dedication, though its powerful base stats and movepool make the investment worthwhile for dedicated competitive trainers and collectors.