As a Dragon/Dark type, Roaring Moon has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Dark typing.

Base stats

HP: 105
Attack: 139
Defense: 71
Sp. Atk: 55
Sp. Def: 101
Speed: 119
Total: 590

Roaring Moon has a base stat total of 590, higher than 88% of Pokémon. With Attack (139) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 119 beats 94% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 105 HP, 71 Defense and 101 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.

Roaring Moon's only ability is Protosynthesis.

How to beat Roaring Moon

The best way to beat Roaring Moon is with Fairy moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Bug, Ice and Dragon moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Roaring Moon's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Roaring Moon's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Morgrem hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Roaring Moon's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves.