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  0 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

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: 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 Generation IX

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

Generation IV to VII

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 onwards

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.

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 SMUSUMPE SwShBDSP SV 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
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0483		Dialga All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	40DPPt 46HGSS	46	46	46	88	40	60	88
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0491		Darkrai		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Cinema Darkrai Toys "R" Us Darkrai Nintendo World Store Darkrai Alamos Darkrai Nintendo of Korea Darkrai
0493		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. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Roar of Time inflicts damage to all enemies in the same room. If the move hits a Pokémon successfully, the user is inflicted with the recoil status condition (Paused prior to Super Mystery Dungeon) for 1 turn. This status prevents the user from taking any actions.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS 24 - 4 - 80% - Entire room Enemy Yes BSL 24 - 4 - 56% - Entire room Enemy Yes SMD 40 50 10 30 90% 98% Entire room Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

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 Rumble Rush

Roar of Time

★★★★★
Attack power	140.7255
Charge time	1.58 seconds
Range type	Circular (self)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Roar of Time	Special	4	—	178	213	90%	An opponent	—	No additional effect.	Lucas & Dialga
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Illuminating Roar of Time	Special	Default		200	240	An opponent		—	This attack's power increases when the zone is Dragon Zone.	Lucas & Dialga
		6★ EX		300	360
		6★ EX with EX role							The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Roar of Time is a Charged Attack that has been available since February 24th, 2024. Its Adventure Effect outside of battle, by using Dialga candy and Stardust, it can pause the timers of Incense, Daily Adventure Incense, Star Piece and Lucky Eggs, thus extending their duration. It costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Dialga Candy, and lasts 6 minutes.

Roar of Time
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 160 Energy cost 100 Duration 2.20 seconds Damage window 1.05-2.50 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 150 Energy cost 65 Secondary effect Effect chance %
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

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 animation

Pokémon animated series

Fins on backside extending Diamond glowing Dialga
The user shoots a beam of energy from its mouth capable of distorting time.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	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'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 Charging Attacking
The user blasts the target with power that distorts even time.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dialga shoots a beam of energy from its mouth capable of distorting time or roars loudly at the opponent, releasing a powerful shockwave.
Dialga (movie)	The Rise of Darkrai		Debut
A Dialga summoned by Hoopa	Hoopa and the Clash of Ages		None

Pokémon Adventures

Dialga Being affected
The user distorts time with a powerful roar.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	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 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 blast of temporal energy at the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dialga fires a blast of temporal energy at the opponent.
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	Generation IX	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

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	Generation IX	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	Generation IX	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	Generation IX	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.
• During Origin Forme Dialga and Arceus's boss battles in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, both can use a charged, undodgeable version of Roar of Time, but this attack can be cancelled by hitting them with Time and Mysterious Balms respectively, eventually stunning them.

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 Siganuipohyo Norwegian Tidsbrøl Polish Ryk Czasu Portuguese Brazil Rugido do Tempo Portugal Rugir 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 • Hydro Cannon • Frenzy Plant • Roar of Time

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