Roar of Time (move)

Roar of Time ときのほうこう Roar of Time

Battles Type  Dragon Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  150 Accuracy  90% Priority  {{{priority}}} Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Beautiful Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥ Jamming  4 ♥♥♥♥ Startles all other Pokémon. User cannot act in the next turn.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII

Roar of Time (Japanese: ときのほうこう Roar of Time) is a damage-dealing Dragon-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Dialga.

Effect

Roar of Time inflicts damage and then forces the user to recharge during the next turn. Unless the move fails due to missing, type immunity, or is blocked by a protection move, the user will always have to recharge the next turn.

Generation VIII

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Roar of Time could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it can be selected and functions as it did in previous generations.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Roar of Time's base power has been lowered to 120. Instead of forcing the user to recharge, it lowers the user's action speed.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Special PP  5 Agile Strong Power  120  100  150 Accuracy  90%  90%  100% Action speed modifier Self  +5  +2  +8 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect    ?  ?    ?  ?    ?  ? Lowers the user's action speed

If used by Origin Forme Dialga, Roar of Time's animation, base power, and accuracy are changed.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus Category  Special PP  5 Agile Strong Power  140  120  170 Accuracy  75%  75%  85% Action speed modifier Self  +6  +4  +10 Target  0  +3  0 Additional effect    ?  ?    ?  ?    ?  ? Lowers the user's action speed

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR The user blasts the foe with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn. BWB2W2 The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn. XYORAS SMUSUM SwShBDSP The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn. LA The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII
483		Dialga		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	40DPPt 46HGSS	46	46	46	88SwSh 40BDSP 60LA
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
491		Darkrai		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Darkrai Toys "R" Us Darkrai Nintendo World Store Darkrai Alamos Darkrai Nintendo of Korea Darkrai
493		Arceus		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Arceus Michina Arceus Toys "R" Us Arceus
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

In other games

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Dialga is available in a Special Mission. At the beginning of the mission, it uses Roar of Time to send the player and Wendy back in time to before the player moved to Chicole Village. If the player fails to capture Dialga within a hidden time limit, Dialga will send them back to the beginning of the mission.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★★★★★ Power: 58 Accuracy: 90%

Effect: The user cannot attack the next turn after this move hits.

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Roar of Time is a move with 24 base power, 4 PP and 80% accuracy. The user targets all enemies in the same room. If the move hits a Pokémon successfully, the user is inflicted with Paused status condition for 1-2 turns, preventing them from acting on these turns. In hallways, this move targets Pokémon up two tiles away (or one in one-tile darkness). This move is affected by Muzzled status condition.

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on all enemies in the room with the user. However, it also changes the user's status to Paused, making it incapable of action. BSL おなじへやの てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかし じぶんが ようすみじょうたいに なってしまう Conq. The user blasts the enemy with power that distorts even time. It cannot be used 2 turns in a row. MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages enemies in the same room, but it also makes you recoil, which prevents you from doing anything on the next turn.

In the anime

Main series

Shoots off the indigo beam	Fins on backside extend	Diamond glows
The user shoots a beam of energy from its mouth capable of distorting time.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga's eyes glow orange and the diamond on its chest glows blue. The fins behind it grow larger and Dialga opens its mouth, an indigo ball forming in front of it. It then fires an indigo beam from the ball at the opponent. After the attack has been fired, the fins on its back shrink back to normal size.
Dialga (movie)	The Rise of Darkrai		Debut
A wild Dialga controlled by Cyrus	The Battle Finale of Legend!		None
A Dialga summoned by Hoopa	Hoopa and the Clash of Ages		None

Pokémon Generations

	Dialga
The user shoots a beam of energy from its mouth capable of distorting time.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga's diamond on its chest glows blue, then a small purple and black ball grows in front of its mouth, until it becomes nearly the size of its face. It then shoots a black, purple, and white beam from it, with white gusts of aura bursting from the beam as it is fired.
A wild Dialga	The New World		Debut

In the manga

Movie adaptations

	Dialga
The user roars loudly at the opponent, releasing a powerful shockwave.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga roars loudly at the opponent, releasing a powerful shockwave.
A wild Dialga	Hoopa and the Clash of Ages		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

	Dialga	Being affected
The user distorts time with a powerful roar.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga lifts it head into the air and roars loudly. Dialga then warps and distorts time around the opponent, turning back time in the area.
Dialga (Adventures)	Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia III		Debut

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

	Dialga
The user distorts time with a powerful roar.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga raises its head into the air and lets out a powerful roar, changing time at its will.
A wild Dialga	The Advent of Legendary Pokémon!!		Debut

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

	Dialga
The user fires a ball at the foe which manipulates time.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
Dialga	Dialga fires a ball at the foe.
A Trainer's Dialga	Defeat the Legends!!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Despite its name, Roar of Time is not a sound-based move.
• A Devastating Drake based on Roar of Time has the highest base power of all Dragon-type moves.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 時光咆哮 Sìhgwōng Pàauhhāau * 時間咆哮 Sìhgāan Pàauhhāau * Mandarin 時光咆哮 / 时光咆哮 Shíguāng Páoxiāo * 時間咆哮 Shíjiān Páoxiào * Dutch Tijdsbrul French Hurle-Temps German Zeitenlärm Greek Χρονοβρυχηθμός Chronovrychithmós Indonesian Jeritan Waktu Italian Fragortempo Korean 시간의포효 Sigan-yi Pohyo Norwegian Tidsbrøl Polish Ryk Czasu Portuguese Brazil Rugido do Tempo Portugal Rugido do Tempo Romanian Răcnetul Timpului Spanish Latin America Rugido Temporal Spain Distorsión Turkish Zaman Kükremesi Vietnamese Tiếng Gầm Thời Gian

Variations of the move Hyper Beam
Giga Impact • Rock Wrecker Hyper Beam • Blast Burn • Frenzy Plant • Hydro Cannon • Roar of Time

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