Overview
- X user OmegaJarrodX first shared a clip showing Raikou using Roar yet remaining available to track and catch after the battle.
- YouTuber TortoiseCity reports repeated tests where Raikou reappeared and could be followed in the Pokédex even after Roar, including under trapping setups.
- In the 2004 originals, a Roar from Raikou or Entei was treated like a knockout, causing them to despawn permanently and vanish from the Pokédex.
- Players historically used workarounds such as picking Charmander, throwing a Master Ball on first encounter, or leveraging abilities and moves that prevented fleeing.
- The change was not formally announced for the Switch 2 re-releases, and players are continuing to verify behavior following last week’s launch.