Gholdengo vs Roaring Moon: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Roaring Moon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Gholdengo wins 2 stats, Roaring Moon wins 4 stats.
Gholdengo attacking Roaring Moon
Normal effectiveness
Roaring Moon attacking Gholdengo
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Gholdengo | Roaring Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.2m | 2.0m |
| Weight | 30.0kg | 380.0kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Roaring Moon is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Roaring Moon has a higher base stat total (590 vs 550).
- Roaring Moon wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
- Roaring Moon hits Gholdengo for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.
- Roaring Moon is faster (119 vs 84 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gholdengo is ranked #78 (on 0.3% of teams), Roaring Moon is ranked #24 (on 5.7% of teams).
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Gholdengo vs Roaring Moon — FAQ
Is Gholdengo better than Roaring Moon?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Roaring Moon is the better overall pick. Roaring Moon has a higher base stat total (590 vs 550); Roaring Moon wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Gholdengo or Roaring Moon?
Roaring Moon has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Roaring Moon is faster (119 vs 84 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Gholdengo or Roaring Moon have better stats?
Roaring Moon has the higher base stat total (590 vs 550). Roaring Moon is both bulkier and stronger offensively.