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{{CharacterInfobox|
{{CharInfobox
name=Roark|
|color={{rock color}}
jname=ヒョウタ |
|corecolor={{rock color light}}
tmname=Hyouta |
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
slogan=yes |
|name=Roark
sloganline="Call me Roark the Rock!" |
|jname=ヒョウタ
image=[[Image:ArtHyouta.jpg|140px]] |
|tmname=Hyouta
caption=Art from Diamond/Pearl |
|slogan=yes
age=yes |
|sloganline=Call me Roark the Rock!
years=20 (est. by [[Pokeani]]) |
|image=Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Roark.png
gender=Male |
|size=150px
hometown=[[Canalave City]] |
|caption=Art from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
|gender=Male
relatives=[[Byron]] (father), [[Underground Man]] (grandfather)|
|colors=yes
trainer=yes |
|eyes={{Wp|Cordovan (color)|Cordovan}}
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] |
|hair=Cordovan
numpkmncaught=Varies with canon |
|hometown=[[Oreburgh City]]
game=yes |
|region=[[Sinnoh]]
generation=[[Generation IV|IV]] |
|relatives=[[Byron]] (father), [[Underground Man]] (relative), unnamed mother ({{pkmn|anime}})
games=[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]], and {{v2|Platinum}} |
|trainer=yes
leader=yes |
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}{{sup/8|BDSP}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
gym=Oreburgh Gym |
|game=yes
type=[[Rock (type)|Rock]] |
|generation={{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{gen|VIII}}
badge=Coal Badge |
|games={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}},<br/>{{2v2|Black|White|2}},<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}},<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}}
brain=no |
|leader=yes
anime=yes |
|gym=Oreburgh Gym
epnum=DP015 |
|specialist=yes
epname=Shapes of Things to Come |
|type={{t|Rock}} types
enva=[[Craig Blair]] |
|badge=Badge#Coal Badge{{!}}Coal Badge
java=Masataka Azuma |
|brain=no
|anime=yes
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|enva=[[Craig Blair]]<br>[[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|java=[[Masataka Azuma]]<br>[[Satsuki Yukino]] (child)
|gameanim=yes
|envagame=[[Alejandro Saab]]<ref name="Alejandro Saab">[https://twitter.com/kaggyfilms/status/1166919705132556288 Alejandro Saab on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>Unknown <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|javagame=[[Kenji Nojima]]<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>[[Kohsuke Tanabe]]<small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|pv=yes<!--cameo-->
|pvnum=GOTCHA!
|pvname=GOTCHA!
}}
}}
'''Roark''' (Japanese: '''ヒョウタ''' ''Hyouta'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Coal}} to [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]] who defeat him. He specializes in {{type2|Rock}} [[Pokémon]]. He is [[Byron]]'s son.
'''Roark''' (Japanese: '''ヒョウタ''' ''Hyouta'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Oreburgh City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Coal}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He is [[Byron]]'s son.


==In the anime==
==In the core series games==
[[Image:Roark in the anime.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Roark in the anime]]
Roark's team is made up entirely of {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the {{player}} the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}; the Badge gives the player the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle. Roark, as the [[Oreburgh Mine]]'s safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in the [[Underground]], welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the [[Battleground]] in {{v|Platinum}}. A woman in [[Sunyshore City]] mentions [[Byron]] and the [[Underground Man]] are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.
Roark appears in the episodes between ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]''. Roark's Japanese voice actor is 我妻正崇 ''Masataka Azuma'' and his English voice actor is [[Craig Blair]].
 
As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on [[Iron Island]].
 
Apparently, [[Riley]] was considered for the position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead picked.
{{left clear}}
 
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr DP Roark.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}1680
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=DP
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw
|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{game|Platinum}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Roark.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}1680
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=Pt
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Pt Roark.png
|prize={{Pdollar}}7800
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=Pt
|location=Battleground
|pokemon=5
}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=62
|ability=Rock Head
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Claw|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=61
|ability=Sturdy
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=male
|level=61
|ability=Rock Head
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=male
|level=63
|ability=Mold Breaker
|type1=Rock
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/4
|game=Diamond
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|level=65
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Sitrus Berry
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Roark uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Rampardos}}.
 
======[[Sinnoh Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Roark.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Roark
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Salac Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Zen Headbutt|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Magnet Pull
|held=Chople Berry
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=185 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Hammer Arm|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wood Hammer|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Rindo Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sandstorm|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Passho Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Gyro Ball|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hammer Arm|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Curse|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=369 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Ganlon Berry
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Amnesia|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sleep Talk|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Rest|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Roark.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Roark
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Superpower|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Avalanche|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Magnet Pull
|held=Air Balloon
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Discharge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Pain Split|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=567
|pokemon=Archeops
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Defeatist
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Focus Blast|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black 2
|ndex=558
|pokemon=Crustle
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Bug|type2=Rock
|ability=Sturdy|ability2=Shell Armor
|held=Power Herb
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=SolarBeam|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=Shell Smash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Sturdy
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sucker Punch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=369 {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=both
|level=50
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|ability=Swift Swim|ability2=Rock Head
|held=Liechi Berry
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Polish|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status
|move4=Yawn|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===={{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=VSRoark_BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}1,960
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=3
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=074
|pokemon=Geodude
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Rock Head
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Defense Curl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Rollout|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=095
|pokemon=Onix
|gender=male
|level=12
|type1=Rock|type2=Ground
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Stealth Rock|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Bind|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=408
|pokemon=Cranidos
|gender=male
|level=14
|type1=Rock
|ability=Mold Breaker
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|sprite=VSRoark_BDSP.png|size=90px
|prize={{Pdollar}}8,928
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|location=Oreburgh Gym
|pokemon=6
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|ability=Sand Stream
|held=Smooth Rock
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Unnerve
|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Roar|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Roost|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Status
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=70
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Swift Swim
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brine|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=male
|level=68
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sand Force
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Power Gem|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flash Cannon|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Special
|move3=Body Press|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=369
|pokemon=Relicanth
|gender=male
|level=64
|type1=Water|type2=Rock
|ability=Rock Head
|held=Choice Band
|move1=Head Smash|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=409
|pokemon=Rampardos
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sheer Force
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Head Smash|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Battle Tower=====
======Master Class Single Battles (Rank 1)======
{{Party/Single|
|color={{rock color}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSRoark 2 BDSP.png|size=90px
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Roark
|game=BDSP
|prize=10{{color2|000000|Battle Point|BP}}
|location=Battle Tower (Sinnoh)
|locationname=Battle Tower
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Lop/facility8/head|{{rock color light}}|{{rock color}}|{{rock color}}}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team A
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Lum Berry|Aerial Ace|Flying|Stone Edge|Rock|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|080|Slowbro|Regenerator|Leftovers|Scald|Water|Grass Knot|Grass|Ice Beam|Ice|Slack Off|Normal|202|72|178|121|100|50}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Focus Sash|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Rock Slide|Rock|Crunch|Dark|Ice Punch|Ice|175|186|130|90|121|124}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Stealth Rock|Rock|Thunder Wave|Electric|Rock Tomb|Rock|Crunch|Dark|207|155|178|90|120|81}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|373|Salamence|Intimidate|Lum Berry|Earthquake|Ground|Outrage|Dragon|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Dragon Dance|Dragon|171|187|100|103|100|167}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Choice Scarf|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|337|Lunatone|Levitate|Focus Sash|Trick Room|Psychic|Ice Beam|Ice|Grass Knot|Grass|Psychic|Psychic|197|60|86|161|105|67}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|324|Torkoal|Drought|Charcoal|Eruption|Fire|Flamethrower|Fire|Solar Beam|Grass|Earth Power|Ground|177|90|161|150|90|22}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Life Orb|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Earthquake|Ground|Iron Head|Steel|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)======
In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.
 
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{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Mold Breaker|Focus Sash|Head Smash|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Hammer Arm|Fighting|Protect|Normal|173|217|80|63|70|121}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|212|Scizor|Technician|Choice Band|Bullet Punch|Steel|Quick Attack|Normal|Superpower|Fighting|U-turn|Bug|175|200|123|54|100|85}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Custap Berry|Metal Burst|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Wide Guard|Rock|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team B
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|409|Rampardos|Sheer Force|Life Orb|Protect|Normal|Stone Edge|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Brick Break|Fighting|204|238|81|70|70|56}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Chople Berry|Rock Slide|Rock|Ice Punch|Ice|Fire Punch|Fire|Low Kick|Fighting|207|204|131|90|120|81}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|437|Bronzong|Levitate|Mental Herb|Trick Room|Psychic|Gyro Ball|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|174|155|137|84|136|34}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|411|Bastiodon|Sturdy|Shuca Berry|Iron Head|Steel|Rock Slide|Rock|Fissure|Ground|Body Slam|Normal|136|114|188|46|158|82}}
|-
! colspan='18' style='background:#{{grey color light}}' | Team C
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|142|Aerodactyl|Unnerve|Muscle Band|Rock Slide|Rock|Iron Head|Steel|Aerial Ace|Flying|Ice Fang|Ice|156|157|85|58|95|200}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|248|Tyranitar|Sand Stream|Choice Scarf|Ice Punch|Ice|Rock Slide|Rock|Fire Punch|Fire|Earthquake|Ground|176|186|130|90|120|124}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|376|Metagross|Clear Body|Sitrus Berry|Meteor Mash|Steel|Earthquake|Ground|Ice Punch|Ice|Bullet Punch|Steel|156|187|150|90|110|134}}
{{lop/facility8|game=BDSP|485|Heatran|Flash Fire|Focus Sash|Heat Wave|Fire|Flash Cannon|Steel|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Earth Power|Ground|167|85|126|200|126|129}}
|}
{{Party/Footer}}


He battled [[Paul]] in his debut episode. In this battle, he showed his strong abilities (even beating [[Paul#Given away|Paul's Azumarill]] with his {{p|Geodude}}). However, his powerhouse, {{p|Cranidos}}, wasn't powerful enough to defeat [[Paul's Elekid]]. With this win Paul earned the {{Badge|Coal}} from Roark. Following his defeat, Roark battled and defeated [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]].
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Roark (Masters)}}
Roark forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Cranidos}} and its evolved form {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Roark became a playable sync pair since the game's release.


He used Cranidos to battle the prehistoric Pokémon unleashed in Oreburgh City. During the conflict, his Cranidos evolved into {{p|Rampardos}}.
{{PairDex/h|Rock}}
{{PairDex|030|Roark|trainerlink=Roark (Masters)#Cranidos → Rampardos|trainerimg=Roark|0409|Cranidos → Rampardos|pokemonlink=Roark's Rampardos|gender=male|Rock|Water|Physical Strike|3|Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


Roark then faced Ash again in a rematch. {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Geodude}} were defeated by {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Aipom}}. His powerhouse {{p|Rampardos}} battled against Ash's whole team and was defeated by {{p|Turtwig}}. Being the victor, Ash earned the Coal Badge.
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl}}
| {{color2|000|Sticker}} Template background from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
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===Pokémon===
===Sprites and models===
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| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
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| align=center | [[Image:095.png]]<br>{{p|Onix}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
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| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond, Pearl}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum}}
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| Sprite from the {{color2|000|Badge|Badge Case}} from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and<br>Shining Pearl}}
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==In the games==
==Quotes==
[[Image:Oreburgh_City_Gym_--_Hyouta.png‎|thumb|200px|left|[[Oreburgh City]] Gym]]
{{main|Roark/Quotes}}
Roark's team is made up entirely of {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the player the {{Badge|Coal}} and {{TM|76|Stealth Rock}}; the badge gives the player the ability to use {{m|Rock Smash}} outside of battle. Roark, as the [[Oreburgh Mine]]'s safety supervisor, lets the trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines.  Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a trainer without any badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher.  Roark later appears in [[the Underground]], welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area.
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Roark anime.png|thumb|220px|Roark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Roark is the [[Oreburgh City]] [[Gym Leader]] as well as the foreman of the [[Oreburgh Mine]] and the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.


As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on [[Iron Island]].
Roark first appeared in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', in which he was seen excavating for buried [[fossil]]s at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]. He later {{pkmn|battle}}d [[Paul]], during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating Paul's {{p|Azumarill}} with his {{p|Geodude}}. However, his powerhouse, {{p|Cranidos}}, was not powerful enough to defeat {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. With this victory, Paul earned the {{Badge|Coal}} from Roark.


Apparently, [[Riley]] was considered for his position first, but he declined and Roark was instead instated as the Oreburgh Gym Leader.
Following his defeat, Roark recovered and battled {{Ash}} the following day in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''. Roark's Cranidos quickly knocked out {{AP|Aipom}}, Ash was later forced to recall {{AP|Pikachu}} as well, but {{AP|Turtwig}}’s super effective {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks led to Cranidos's defeat. Onix made quick work of Turtwig in the next round, then its {{m|Screech}} attack knocked Pikachu out and Ash was left defeated.
{{left clear}}


===Pokémon===
In ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', Roark used Cranidos to confront a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Aerodactyl}} which had been released into Oreburgh City by {{TRT}}. While {{an|Dawn}} had her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} pin Aerodactyl to the ground, Cranidos later [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.
This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|games}} in which he has appeared.


====[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]====
In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched]]'', Ash challenged Roark in a [[rematch]]. Onix and Geodude were defeated by Ash's Pikachu and Aipom respectively. His powerhouse Rampardos battled against Ash's whole team, but it was knocked out by {{AP|Turtwig}}. Being the victor, Ash earned his first [[Sinnoh League]] Badge, the Coal Badge.
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[[File:Young Roark.png|thumb|left|220px|A younger Roark with his first Fossil]]
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{{PartyFooter|color={{rock color}}}}


====[[Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]]====
He reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where he confronted his father [[Byron]] in [[Canalave City]] over some family tensions. Roark revealed that his father left the [[Oreburgh Gym]] to him after he was requested to take over the [[Canalave Gym]]. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. The pair argued over who loved fossils the most, and it escalated into a battle. [[Byron's Bastiodon]] and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. The father and son duo joined forces to defeat Team Rocket, and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a {{p|Sunkern}}'s leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.
=====Gym match=====
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{{PartyFooter|color={{rock color}}}}


=====Rematch=====
In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', he was the [[Battle judge|referee]] for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.
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{{PartyBody43|
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Roark made a cameo appearance during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
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====Character====
p2=Probopass|
Roark is a compassionate individual who often complements his challengers on their strategies during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Roark is ambitious, but he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform his best in his leading roles at the [[Oreburgh Mine]]s and as [[Gym Leader]]. He also shares his father [[Byron]]'s enthusiasm for [[fossil]] Pokémon, and has deep interests in investigating the past.
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p2m4=Stone Edge|p2m4t=Rock|p2m4c=Physical|


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Roark has trained his Pokémon to be fast and relentless in battle. While his style of battle is largely offense based, his defense strategies however are much like his father. He utilizes his Pokémon's {{Abilities}} to combat [[status condition]] ailments and negate damage, while the [[move]] {{m|Stealth Rock}} causes damage to any of the opponent's substituted Pokémon before the round begins.
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====Pokémon====
p1=Golem|
This listing is of Roark's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
gender1=♂|
level1=61|
item1=None|
ability1=Unknown|
types1=2|
type11=Rock|type21=Ground|
p1m1=Stone Edge|p1m1t=Rock|p1m1c=Physical|
p1m2=Earthquake|p1m2t=Ground|p1m2c=Physical|
p1m3=Brick Break|p1m3t=Fighting|p1m3c=Physical|
p1m4=Flamethrower|p1m4t=Fire|p1m4c=Special|


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{{TrainerPoké
p2=Tyranitar|
|trainer=Roark
gender2=♂|
|pkmn=Geodude
level2=65|
|type1=Rock
item2=None|
|type2=Ground
ability2=Sand Stream|
|img=Roark Geodude.png
types2=2|
|epnum=DP015
type12=Rock|type22=Dark|
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
p2m1=Stone Edge|p2m1t=Rock|p2m1c=Physical|
|vajp=Shin-ichiro Miki
p2m2=Crunch|p2m2t=Dark|p2m2c=Physical|
|vaen=Michael Haigney
p2m3=Aerial Ace|p2m3t=Flying|p2m3c=Physical|
|desc={{p|Geodude}} was the first Pokémon Roark used against [[Paul]]. It first {{pkmn|battle}}d Paul's {{p|Azumarill}}, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, and this time it had a [[type]] advantage, but it was defeated by a single super effective {{m|Brick Break}} attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] and faced {{AP|Aipom}}. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her powerful {{m|Focus Punch}}.
p2m4=Fire Fang|p2m4t=Fire|p2m4c=Physical
}}
{{PartyFooter|color={{rock color}}}}


===Quotes===
Geodude's known moves are {{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Rollout}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}
At Oreburgh Mine<br>
''"OK, stand back and watch this. Using the hidden move Rock Smash, a boulder blocking your way...'' (boulder gets broken to pieces) ''Fallen boulders need to be smashed so they're out of the way. If you could get the Badge from the Gym in town, you'd be able to do this too. Of course, you'd have to beat the Gym Leader first. That'd be me!"''


Before battle<br>
{{TrainerPoké
''"Welcome! This is the Oreburgh Pokémon Gym! I'm Roark, the Gym Leader! I'm but one Trainer who decided to walk proudly with Rock-type Pokémon! As the Gym Leader, I need to see your potential as a trainer. And, I'll need to see the toughness of the Pokémon that battle with you!"''
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Onix.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Onix}} was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against [[Paul]]. It first went up against Elekid and while it was able to weaken the Electric Pokémon, Onix was struck by Elekid's {{a|Static}} and was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}, allowing it to be defeated by {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against {{Ash}} and easily won the battle for Roark, as {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} were already exhausted from battling {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} earlier. During the [[rematch]], Pikachu made up for his loss and defeated Onix with {{m|Iron Tail}}.


After sending out last Pokémon<br>
It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]''.
''"Think you can take down the next Pokémon like you did earlier?"''


During battle<br>
Onix's known moves are {{m|Slam}}, {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Screech}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
''"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"''


When defeated<br>
{{TrainerPoké
''"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"''
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Rampardos
|stage1=Skull Fossil
|stage2=Cranidos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Rampardos.png
|epnum=DP015
|epname=Shapes of Things to Come!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Kenta Miyake
|desc={{p|Rampardos}} is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a {{p|Cranidos}}. It was used to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Paul]], defeating his Chimchar before losing to Elekid. Then, against {{Ash}}, it defeated his Aipom and wore down Pikachu and Turtwig before losing to the latter. Its rock hard head and incredible speed make it a difficult opponent, and it was shown to be able to launch itself into the air making it also good against airborne attackers. While battling {{TRT}}, it [[Evolution|evolved]] into Rampardos. In the [[rematch]], Rampardos defeated Aipom again, followed by Pikachu, and it almost defeated Turtwig as well before Turtwig managed to win.


After being defeated<br>
It reappeared in ''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'', where it battled against [[Byron's Bastiodon]].}}
''"This is embarrassing... I went and lost to a Trainer who didn't have a single Gym Badge... But that's tough. You were strong and I was weak. That's all there is. According to Pokémon League rules, I have to give you our Gym Badge since you've beaten me, the Leader. Here's your official Pokémon League Coal Badge."''


''"In this region of Sinnoh, there are seven other Gym Leaders. I should warn you — they're a lot tougher than I am!"''
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja=我妻正崇 ''[[Masataka Azuma]]''<br>雪野五月 ''[[Satsuki Yukino]]'' (child)
|en=[[Craig Blair]]<br>[[Zoe Martin]] (child)
|fi=Aku Laitinen ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Petrus Kähkönen ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|fr_eu=David Macaluso
|pt_br=Sérgio Corsetti ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Yuri Chesman ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_la=Ricardo Mendoza ([[DP015]]-[[DP018]])<br>Ignacio Casas ([[DP107]]-[[DP108]])
|es_eu=Cholo Moratalla<br>Mar Bordallo (child)
|cs=Pavel Tesař<br>Jana Páleníčková (child)
|pl=Grzegorz Pierczyński<br> Katarzyna Łaska (child)}}


In [[the Underground]]<br>
===GOTCHA!===
''"Hey! <player>! Is this maybe your first time here? Welcome to [[Sinnoh]]'s Underground! Huh? Where is this, you ask? Doesn't the Radar make it obvious? This is a giant underground network of passages underneath Sinnoh. Huh? What I am doing down in this expanse of a place? That's kind of hard to answer. I mean, you can pretty much anything you want down here. For instance, you can dig up Treasure, [[Sphere]]s, and make a [[Secret Base]]. You can play with your friends down here, too. You should talk to the [[Underground Man]] in [[Eterna City]].
Roark briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
I have to get going now.
I'll see you around!"''


==In the manga==
===Pokémon Evolutions===
===[[Pokémon Special]]===
[[File:Roark Evolutions.png|thumb|280px|Roark in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
In [[Pokémon Special]]'s Diamond and Pearl saga, Roark returns to Oreburgh City from Eterna City just in time to meet {{Special|Berlitz}}. He was exploring the underground with the Underground Man and Byron (who was there to discuss something with him). He owns an {{p|Onix}} and a {{p|Cranidos}} (that knows the move {{m|Shock Wave}}) which he uses in his battle against {{Special|Berlitz}}.
Roark appeared in ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', where he and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} were defeated in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} by {{ga|Barry}} and his {{p|Piplup}}.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.
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|-
|-
| align=center | [[Image:095.png]]<br>{{p|Onix}}
| align=center | [[Image:Egg.png]] &rarr; [[Image:408.png]] &rarr; [[Image:409.png]]<br>[[Rampardos (Pokémon)|Egg &rarr; Cranidos &rarr; Rampardos]]
|}
|}


===[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|Pokémon DP]]===
==In the manga==
Roark first appeared in [[Oreburgh City]] after [[Hareta]] had been kidnapped by [[Galactic Grunt|Galactic Grunts]], defeating them with his {{p|Cranidos}}. Afterwards Hareta challenged him to a Gym Battle. Using a combination of {{m|Bide}}, {{m|BubbleBeam}} and the {{b|Oran}} Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
[[File:Roark PMDP.png|thumb|200px|Roark in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
Roark appeared in [[PMDP07]].


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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| align=center | [[Image:408.png]]<br>{{p|Cranidos}}
| {{InactivePoké|Roark|Cranidos|Roark Cranidos PMDP.png|Rock|link=Roark's Cranidos#In the Pocket Monsters DP manga}}
|}
|}
{{left clear}}
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Roark Gardenia Adventures.png|thumb|225px|Roark and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} with [[Gardenia]] and her {{p|Roserade}}]]
Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the Underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets {{adv|Platinum}}, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.
The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for [[Platinum's Empoleon|Platinum's Piplup]], but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.
Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about [[Team Galactic|a mysterious group]] that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.
Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.
All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his [[Red Chain]]s. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.
After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|gender=male
|egg=yes
|stage1=Cranidos
|pkmn=Rampardos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Rampardos Adventures.png
|epnum=PS341
|epname=Putting a Crimp in Kricketot
|desc=Roark received {{p|Rampardos}} when it was an {{pkmn|Egg}} prior to its debut and it eventually hatched into a Cranidos. Roark used it during Platinum's first Gym challenge. It was able to weaken her {{TP|Platinum|Piplup}} with {{m|Shock Wave}} as Roark was aware of the type disadvantage his Pokémon had with Water types. However, even with its {{m|Double Team}} it was defeated by the Penguin Pokémon's {{m|Water Pulse}} which confused it and it knocked itself out.
In ''[[PS374|Brash Bronzong I]]'', Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Onix Adventures.png
|img_size=210px
|epnum=PS342
|epname=A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium
|desc=Roark used his {{p|Onix}} during Platinum's Gym battle after switching out Cranidos. It was able to defeat Platinum's {{TP|Platinum|Ponyta|Rapidash}} but lost to her Piplup despite being hit by the effect of {{m|Stealth Rock}}.
Onix's known moves are {{m|Double-Edge}}, {{m|Stealth Rock}}, and {{m|Slam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Rock Head}}.}}
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Roark first appeared in [[Oreburgh City]], using his {{p|Cranidos}} to defeat the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s that kidnapped [[Hareta]]. Afterwards, Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}} and the [[Oran Berry]] Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Cranidos
|type1=Rock
|img=Roark Cranidos DPA.png
|epnum=DPA02
|epname=Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
|desc=Roark's {{p|Cranidos}} was used to rescue Hareta after he was tied up by {{p|Wurmple}}'s {{m|String Shot}}. Then, he used it in Hareta's Gym battle and lost to his Piplup with the help of an [[Oran Berry]] Roark gave earlier.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Roark
|pkmn=Geodude
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Roark Geodude DPA.png
|epnum=DPA08
|epname=Team Galactic's Conspiracy Revealed!!
|desc={{p|Geodude}} appeared in a flashback where it tried to comfort Roark when he was young after Byron pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader.
None of Geodude's moves are known.}}
==In the TCG==
[[File:RoarkParadoxRift242.jpg|200px|thumb|Ultra rare print of Roark]]
{{main|Roark (Paradox Rift 173)}}
'''Roark''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Future Flash}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Paradox Rift}} expansion, with artwork by [[Ryuta Fuse]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same sets. It allows players to draw 2 cards, and put a {{TCG|Basic Energy card}} from their discard pile into their hand.
The {{TCG|Rising Rivals}} expansion during the Platinum Series featured two of Roark's Pokémon: [[Rampardos GL (Rising Rivals 11)|Rampardos]] {{SP|GL}} and [[Aerodactyl GL (Rising Rivals 55)|Aerodactyl]] {{SP|GL}}.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|化石と会話する地底のプリンス|Underground Prince who Speaks to Fossils}}.
* His Japanese Leader title is {{tt|ザ・ロックと　いわれた　おとこ|The man called The Rock}}.
* Roark is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered first in the region that uses {{type2|Rock}} Pokémon, the other two being [[Brock]] and [[Roxanne]].
* Roark is the third [[Gym Leader]] encountered first in the [[region]] that uses {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, the other two being [[Brock]] and [[Roxanne]].
* Excluding Roxanne's [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]] team, Roark is the first Gym Leader encountered first in the region to use three Pokémon instead of two. 
* He and [[Byron|his father]]'s [[Badge]]s are references to the term Coal Mine. Additionally, mines are located in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which was once a mine).
* Both Roark and Byron use [[Fossil]] Pokémon in Gym Battles, as well as Onix evolution line.
* He is the only [[Sinnoh]] Gym Leader not to use any fully [[Evolution|evolved]] Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
* He is the first gym leader to wear eye glasses.  There is another gym leader, [[Blaine]], who sometimes wears sunglasses.
** He is also the only Sinnoh Gym Leader whose Pokémon do not change in the slightest between {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} and {{v2|Platinum}}.
* He and his [[Byron|father's]] badges are references to the term Coal Mine. Plus, they both have mines in or near their respective town ([[Oreburgh Mine]] and [[Iron Island]], which is supposed to have a mine).
* He is the only Gym Leader to have a parent who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.


===Names===
==Names==
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! Name
! Name
! Origin
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
|Japanese
| ヒョウタ (''Hyouta'')
| ヒョウタ ''Hyouta''
| ''Hyōtan'' is a type of gourd. His father, [[Byron|Tougan]], is also named after a gourd.
| From 瓢箪 ''hyōtan'' ({{wp|calabash}} gourd), matching with his father ''[[Byron|Tougan]]'' who is named after the wax gourd
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| English
| Roark
| Roark
| Similar to ''rock''.
| From ''rock'' and ''ore''
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Veit
| From ''Eveit'' ({{wp|eveite}}), a mineral isostructural with {{wp|adamite}} which matches his father's German name ''Adam''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Roco
| From ''roca'' (rock)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| French
| Pierrick
| Pierrick
| From ''pierre'', stone.
| From ''pierre'' (stone)
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Veit
| German form of ''Vitus'' or ''Wido''. Meaning 'life,' or 'wood/wide,' respectively.
|-
| Italian
| Italian
| Pedro
| Pedro
| From ''pietra'', stone.
| From ''pietra'' (stone)
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Roco
| From ''roca'', rock.
|-  
| Korean
| Korean
| 강석 (''Gangseok'')
| 강석 ''Gangseok''
| May be a combination of 'strong' (强, ''gang'') and 'rock' (石, ''seok''). Also, ore is called 광석 (''Gwangseok'') in Korean.
| From 강 (强) ''gang'' (strong) and 석 (石) ''seok'' (rock) or 광석 (礦石) ''gwangseok'' (ore)
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 瓢太 (''Piáo Taì'')
| 瓢太 ''Piáotài''
| From 瓢太 ''Hyouta''.
|rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 瓢太 ''Hyōta''. Contains 瓢 ''piáo / pìuh'' (ladle made from dried calabash gourd)
|-
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 瓢太 ''Pìuhtaai''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Russian
| Рорк ''Rork''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Hyota
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Roark|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]


==External links==
==References==
*[[Serebii.net]] [http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/gymleaders.shtml Sinnoh Leaders Page]
<references />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/gym-hyouta.html Hyouta's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-15-shapes-of-things-to-come/ Shapes of Things to Come!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-16-a-gruff-act-to-follow/ A Gruff Act to Follow!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-17-wild-in-the-streets/ Wild in the Streets!]
* Pokémon.com [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-10/episode-18-oer-the-rampardos-we-watched/ O'er The Rampardos We Watched!]


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Roark
ヒョウタ Hyouta
"Call me Roark the Rock!"
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Roark.png
Art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Eye color Cordovan
Hair color Cordovan
Hometown Oreburgh City
Region Sinnoh
Relatives Byron (father), Underground Man (relative), unnamed mother (anime)
Trainer class Gym LeaderDPPtBDSP
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation IV, V, VIII
Games Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum,
Black 2 and White 2,
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl,
Masters EX
Leader of Oreburgh Gym
Badge Coal Badge
Specializes in Rock types
Game animation debut GOTCHA!
English voice actor Alejandro Saab[1] (Masters EX)
Unknown (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor Kenji Nojima[2] (Masters EX)
Kohsuke Tanabe(Evolutions)
Anime debut Shapes of Things to Come!
English voice actor Craig Blair
Zoe Martin (child)
Japanese voice actor Masataka Azuma
Satsuki Yukino (child)

Roark (Japanese: ヒョウタ Hyouta) is the Gym Leader of Oreburgh City's Gym, known officially as the Oreburgh Gym. He hands out the Coal Badge to Trainers who defeat him. He specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. He is Byron's son.

In the core series games

Roark's team is made up entirely of Rock-type Pokémon. After he is defeated, he will give the player the Coal Badge and TM76 (Stealth Rock); the Badge gives the player the ability to use Rock Smash outside of battle. Roark, as the Oreburgh Mine's safety supervisor, lets the Trainers of Oreburgh train in the mines. Despite his young age, he keeps the mine running safely and efficiently. After losing, he feels embarrassed that his Cranidos lost to a Trainer without any Badges and cautions the protagonist that the following leaders are a lot tougher. Roark later appears in the Underground, welcoming the player on their first visit there, and explaining a handful of features of the area. Like the other Gym Leaders, he can be fought again at the Battleground in Platinum Version. A woman in Sunyshore City mentions Byron and the Underground Man are related and they, with Roark, are a trio of dedicated diggers.

As a child, Roark spent a significant amount of time playing on Iron Island.

Apparently, Riley was considered for the position of Oreburgh Gym Leader first, but he declined and suggested Roark for the position, and Roark was instead picked.

Pokémon

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl



Pokémon Platinum

Gym battle



Rematch



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Roark uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. He will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Rampardos.

Sinnoh Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gym battle



Rematch



Battle Tower
Master Class Single Battles (Rank 1)



Master Class Double Battles (Rank 1)

In each team, Roark uses the first and second Pokémon on the list, and Byron uses the third and fourth.



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Roark (Masters)

Roark forms a sync pair with Cranidos and its evolved form Rampardos in Pokémon Masters EX. Roark became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#030 VSRoark Masters.png Roark #0409 MastersIcon0409.png Cranidos → Rampardos♂
Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Water
WaterIC Masters.png 		Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★ Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork

Diamond Pearl Roark.png Sticker Template Roark Background.png
Official artwork from
Diamond and Pearl 		Sticker Template background from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sprites and models

Spr DP Roark.png Spr Pt Roark.png Spr B2W2 Roark.png VSRoark.png VSRoark BDSP.png VSRoark 2 BDSP.png
Sprite from
Diamond and Pearl 		Sprite from
Platinum 		Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		VS sprite from
Platinum 		VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl 		Battle Tower VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Roark IV OD.png Roark OD.png Badge Case Roark IV.png Roark BDSP OD.png Badge Case Roark VIII.png
Overworld sprite from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		Sprite from the Badge Case from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 		Sprite from the Badge Case from
Brilliant Diamond and
Shining Pearl

Quotes

Main article: Roark/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Roark in the anime

Roark is the Oreburgh City Gym Leader as well as the foreman of the Oreburgh Mine and the chief of Ancient Pokémon Expedition Operations.

Roark first appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, in which he was seen excavating for buried fossils at the Oreburgh Mine. He later battled Paul, during which he demonstrated his strong abilities, even beating Paul's Azumarill with his Geodude. However, his powerhouse, Cranidos, was not powerful enough to defeat Elekid. With this victory, Paul earned the Coal Badge from Roark.

Following his defeat, Roark recovered and battled Ash the following day in A Gruff Act to Follow!. Roark's Cranidos quickly knocked out Aipom, Ash was later forced to recall Pikachu as well, but Turtwig’s super effective Razor Leaf attacks led to Cranidos's defeat. Onix made quick work of Turtwig in the next round, then its Screech attack knocked Pikachu out and Ash was left defeated.

In Wild in the Streets!, Roark used Cranidos to confront a wild Aerodactyl which had been released into Oreburgh City by Team Rocket. While Dawn had her Piplup and Buneary pin Aerodactyl to the ground, Cranidos later evolved into Rampardos and sent Team Rocket blasting off.

In O'er the Rampardos we Watched, Ash challenged Roark in a rematch. Onix and Geodude were defeated by Ash's Pikachu and Aipom respectively. His powerhouse Rampardos battled against Ash's whole team, but it was knocked out by Turtwig. Being the victor, Ash earned his first Sinnoh League Badge, the Coal Badge.

A younger Roark with his first Fossil

He reappeared in Ancient Family Matters!, where he confronted his father Byron in Canalave City over some family tensions. Roark revealed that his father left the Oreburgh Gym to him after he was requested to take over the Canalave Gym. Roark was shocked and saddened by his father's sudden departure, thinking that he didn't care what happened to him or his mother. The pair argued over who loved fossils the most, and it escalated into a battle. Byron's Bastiodon and Roark's Rampardos were evenly matched, but the battle was interrupted after Team Rocket set off alarms when they stole Byron's fossil collection. The father and son duo joined forces to defeat Team Rocket, and Pikachu sent Team Rocket blasting off. Later, Byron revealed that he had always treasured a fossil of a Sunkern's leaf that Roark had given to him as a child ten years earlier, and Roark accepted that his father did care about him all along.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, he was the referee for Ash's Gym battle against Byron.

Roark made a cameo appearance during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Character

Roark is a compassionate individual who often complements his challengers on their strategies during a Gym battle. Roark is ambitious, but he puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform his best in his leading roles at the Oreburgh Mines and as Gym Leader. He also shares his father Byron's enthusiasm for fossil Pokémon, and has deep interests in investigating the past.

Roark has trained his Pokémon to be fast and relentless in battle. While his style of battle is largely offense based, his defense strategies however are much like his father. He utilizes his Pokémon's Abilities to combat status condition ailments and negate damage, while the move Stealth Rock causes damage to any of the opponent's substituted Pokémon before the round begins.

Pokémon

This listing is of Roark's known Pokémon in the anime:

Roark's Geodude
Geodude
Geodude was the first Pokémon Roark used against Paul. It first battled Paul's Azumarill, and despite being at a major disadvantage, it defeated the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon as if it were nothing. Geodude then went up against Elekid, and this time it had a type advantage, but it was defeated by a single super effective Brick Break attack. It was also used as the second Pokémon in Ash's rematch and faced Aipom. Although it put up a good fight, Aipom's speed and agility turned out to be too much for Geodude, causing it to be defeated by her powerful Focus Punch.

Geodude's known moves are Hidden Power, Rollout, and Seismic Toss.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Michael Haigney
Roark's Onix
Onix
Onix was used as Roark's second Pokémon during his match against Paul. It first went up against Elekid and while it was able to weaken the Electric Pokémon, Onix was struck by Elekid's Static and was paralyzed, allowing it to be defeated by Chimchar. Onix was also used during Roark's first match against Ash and easily won the battle for Roark, as Turtwig and Pikachu were already exhausted from battling Cranidos earlier. During the rematch, Pikachu made up for his loss and defeated Onix with Iron Tail.

It reappeared in a flashback in Dealing With Defensive Types!.

Onix's known moves are Slam, Double-Edge, Stealth Rock, and Screech, and its Ability is Rock Head.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Unshō Ishizuka
English Unshō Ishizuka
Roark's Rampardos
Skull Fossil → Cranidos → Rampardos
Main article: Roark's Rampardos

Rampardos is Roark's main Pokémon. It first appeared as a Cranidos. It was used to battle Paul, defeating his Chimchar before losing to Elekid. Then, against Ash, it defeated his Aipom and wore down Pikachu and Turtwig before losing to the latter. Its rock hard head and incredible speed make it a difficult opponent, and it was shown to be able to launch itself into the air making it also good against airborne attackers. While battling Team Rocket, it evolved into Rampardos. In the rematch, Rampardos defeated Aipom again, followed by Pikachu, and it almost defeated Turtwig as well before Turtwig managed to win.

It reappeared in Ancient Family Matters!, where it battled against Byron's Bastiodon.

Debut Shapes of Things to Come!
Voice actors
Japanese Kenta Miyake
English Kenta Miyake

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 我妻正崇 Masataka Azuma
雪野五月 Satsuki Yukino (child)
English Craig Blair
Zoe Martin (child)
Czech Pavel Tesař
Jana Páleníčková (child)
Finnish Aku Laitinen (DP015-DP018)
Petrus Kähkönen (DP107-DP108)
European French David Macaluso
Polish Grzegorz Pierczyński
Katarzyna Łaska (child)
Brazilian Portuguese Sérgio Corsetti (DP015-DP018)
Yuri Chesman (DP107-DP108)
Spanish Latin America Ricardo Mendoza (DP015-DP018)
Ignacio Casas (DP107-DP108)
Spain Cholo Moratalla
Mar Bordallo (child)


GOTCHA!

Roark briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Roark in Pokémon Evolutions

Roark appeared in The Rival, where he and his Cranidos were defeated in a Gym battle by Barry and his Piplup.

Pokémon

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Cranidos

In the manga

Pocket Monsters DP

Roark in Pocket Monsters DP

Roark appeared in PMDP07.

Pokémon

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Cranidos


Pokémon Adventures

Roark and his Cranidos with Gardenia and her Roserade

Roark first appears arriving in Oreburgh City after exploring the Underground with the Underground Man at Eterna City and speaking with his father, Byron, at Canalave City. He meets Platinum, a new Trainer who wishes to challenge and sets up a match for the next day.

The next day, Platinum challenges the Oreburgh Gym for their match. After getting through the Trainers inside, she faces Roark in an official Gym battle. In the match, Roark's Cranidos proves to be a powerful opponent for Platinum's Piplup, but the match eventually ends in Platinum's favor. Defeated, Roark awards Platinum with her first Badge, the Coal Badge. Later, he talks with Byron over the phone about his recent loss to Platinum and they begin talking about another subject.

Later, it is revealed that the aforementioned subject was about a mysterious group that had been going in and out of Canalave to read ancient texts at the library. With the recent disappearance of two scientists, Roark worries that his father would start jumping to conclusions about the littlest things. Later, when Byron is forced to find her, Maylene, and Platinum someone to train them so they can confront Team Galactic, he considers Roark at first but soon changes his mind to Volkner.

Later, Roark, along with Fantina and Gardenia, faces the Team Galactic Commanders on the Spear Pillar. After Candice, Maylene, Byron, and Crasher Wake join the fight, Roark and Fantina team up to face Saturn. Eventually, they emerge victorious and attempt to fight Cyrus before he can finish his ritual. Due to a rift in space-time, they are forced to use the Sinnoh Underground to get to Cyrus, but they manage to come up right at the exact spot he was in.

All the Gym Leaders attempt to stop Cyrus's plan by breaking one of his Red Chains. Though a difficult struggle, they manage to succeed, but they bring upon Cyrus's wrath in the process and are defeated.

After the final battle with Cyrus ends, Roark and the other Gym Leaders are taken to a hospital due to their heavy injuries.

Pokémon

This listing is of Roark's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Roark's Rampardos
Egg → Cranidos → Rampardos ♂
Main article: Roark's Rampardos

Roark received Rampardos when it was an Egg prior to its debut and it eventually hatched into a Cranidos. Roark used it during Platinum's first Gym challenge. It was able to weaken her Piplup with Shock Wave as Roark was aware of the type disadvantage his Pokémon had with Water types. However, even with its Double Team it was defeated by the Penguin Pokémon's Water Pulse which confused it and it knocked itself out.

In Brash Bronzong I, Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.

Debut Putting a Crimp in Kricketot
Roark's Onix
Onix
Roark used his Onix during Platinum's Gym battle after switching out Cranidos. It was able to defeat Platinum's Ponyta but lost to her Piplup despite being hit by the effect of Stealth Rock.

Onix's known moves are Double-Edge, Stealth Rock, and Slam, and its Ability is Rock Head.

Debut A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Roark first appeared in Oreburgh City, using his Cranidos to defeat the Team Galactic Grunts that kidnapped Hareta. Afterwards, Hareta challenged him to a Gym battle. Using a combination of Bide, Bubble Beam and the Oran Berry Roark had given him, Hareta managed to defeat Roark and earn the Coal Badge.

Pokémon

Roark's Cranidos
Cranidos
Main article: Roark's Cranidos

Roark's Cranidos was used to rescue Hareta after he was tied up by Wurmple's String Shot. Then, he used it in Hareta's Gym battle and lost to his Piplup with the help of an Oran Berry Roark gave earlier.

Debut Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
Roark's Geodude
Geodude
Geodude appeared in a flashback where it tried to comfort Roark when he was young after Byron pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader.

None of Geodude's moves are known.

Debut Team Galactic's Conspiracy Revealed!!

In the TCG

Ultra rare print of Roark
Main article: Roark (Paradox Rift 173)

Roark was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Future Flash expansion and the English Paradox Rift expansion, with artwork by Ryuta Fuse. An ultra rare version with artwork by the same illustrator was released in the same sets. It allows players to draw 2 cards, and put a Basic Energy card from their discard pile into their hand.

The Rising Rivals expansion during the Platinum Series featured two of Roark's Pokémon: Rampardos Pokémon GL and Aerodactyl Pokémon GL.

Trivia

  • His Japanese Leader title is ザ・ロックと　いわれた　おとこ.
  • Roark is the third Gym Leader encountered first in the region that uses Rock-type Pokémon, the other two being Brock and Roxanne.
  • He and his father's Badges are references to the term Coal Mine. Additionally, mines are located in or near their respective town (Oreburgh Mine and Iron Island, which was once a mine).
  • He is the only Sinnoh Gym Leader not to use any fully evolved Pokémon in his Gym battle in the games.
  • He is the only Gym Leader to have a parent who is a Gym Leader in the same region at the same time.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ヒョウタ Hyouta From 瓢箪 hyōtan (calabash gourd), matching with his father Tougan who is named after the wax gourd
English Roark From rock and ore
German Veit From Eveit (eveite), a mineral isostructural with adamite which matches his father's German name Adam
Spanish Roco From roca (rock)
French Pierrick From pierre (stone)
Italian Pedro From pietra (stone)
Korean 강석 Gangseok From 강 (强) gang (strong) and 석 (石) seok (rock) or 광석 (礦石) gwangseok (ore)
Chinese (Mandarin) 瓢太 Piáotài From the Japanese name 瓢太 Hyōta. Contains 瓢 piáo / pìuh (ladle made from dried calabash gourd)
Chinese (Cantonese) 瓢太 Pìuhtaai
Russian Рорк Rork Transcription of his English name
Vietnamese Hyota Transcription of his Japanese name


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Alejandro Saab on Twitter
  2. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
Gym Leaders of the Sinnoh region
Oreburgh Gym Coal Badge
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Roark
Eterna Gym Forest Badge
Badge Case Gardenia VIII.png
Gardenia
Veilstone Gym Cobble Badge
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Maylene
Pastoria Gym Fin Badge
Badge Case Crasher Wake VIII.png
Crasher Wake
Hearthome Gym Relic Badge
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Fantina
Canalave Gym Mine Badge
Badge Case Byron VIII.png
Byron
Snowpoint Gym Icicle Badge
Badge Case Candice VIII.png
Candice
Sunyshore Gym Beacon Badge
Badge Case Volkner VIII.png
Volkner


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