Role Play is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 3.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 3 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Mimics the target and copies its special ability. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user mimics the foe completely and copies the foe’s ability. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Sword / Shield | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability. |
| Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By breeding (1)
By move tutor (4)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)