Roar usage and stats in Smogon SV NU
Quick snapshot
Roar is run by 15 Pokémon in SV NU this July 2026, averaging 0.26 Pokémon per team that carry it (4.3% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Hippopotas, Dachsbun, and Mudsdale.
Smogon chaos SV NU July 2026, 11,467 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #26 by weighted usage
- -5 vs last month
- peak #21 (Jun 2026)
- first seen Aug 2025
- 12 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| PP | 20 |
| Priority | -6 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
Effect
Switches the target out for another of its trainer’s Pokémon selected at random. Wild battles end immediately.
Doesn’t affect Pokémon with Suction Cups or under the effect of Ingrain.