Roar of Time (move)

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.

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.

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:

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.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Roar of Time is now has a base power of 140 and an accuracy of 75. It also lowers the user's action priority. Roar of Time now has a unique animation when used by Origin Forme Dialga.

Description

Games	Description
DP Pt HGSSPBR	The user blasts the foe with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn.
BW B2W2	The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user must rest on the next turn.
XY ORAS SM USUM SwSh BDSP	The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time. The user can't move on the next turn.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Level
#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII
483		Dialga		Undiscovered	Undiscovered	40^DPPt 46^HGSS	46	46	46	88^SwSh 40^BDSP 60^LA
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

Generation IV

#		Egg Groups	Obtained with
491	Darkrai	Undiscovered	Undiscovered	Cinema Darkrai Toys "R" Us Darkrai Nintendo World Store Darkrai Alamos Darkrai Nintendo of Korea Darkrai
493	Arceus	Undiscovered	Undiscovered	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
MDTD S	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

Pokémon	Method

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.
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

Pokémon	Method

	Dialga
The user shoots a beam of energy from its mouth capable of distorting time.
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

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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	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	RB Y	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	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	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 *
Chinese	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
Portuguese	Portugal	Rugido do Tempo
Romanian		Răcnetul Timpului
Spanish	Latin America	Rugido Temporal
Spanish	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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