Roark/Quotes

These are Roark's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Oreburgh Mine

"OK, stand back and watch this. Using the hidden move Rock Smash, a boulder blocking your way..."

"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!"

Oreburgh Gym

• Before battle

"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!"

• After the opponent sends out their last Pokémon

"Think you can take down the next Pokémon like you did earlier?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"

• Upon being defeated

"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• After being defeated

"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."

"Having that Coal Badge means your Pokémon can now use the hidden move Rock Smash outside of battle. You should also take this, too."

"That TM76 contains the move Stealth Rock. It's a move that inflicts damage on foes that switch into battle. Incidentally, a TM will teach its move to a Pokémon instantly. But a TM will break when you use it, so make certain you want a Pokémon to learn that move."

• If talked to again

"In this region of Sinnoh, there are seven other Gym Leaders. I should warn you — they're a lot tougher than I am!"

The Underground

"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 am I doing down in this expanse of a place? That's kind of hard to answer. I mean, you can do pretty much anything you want down here. For instance, you can dig up Treasure, Spheres, and make a Secret Base. You can play with your friends down here, too. You should talk to the Underground Man in Eterna City. I have to get going now. I'll see you around!"

Resort Area^Pt

"Hi! Could I take a peek inside your Villa?"

Yes: "Thanks!"

No: "...Oh, sorry. Am I intruding on something?"

Villa^Pt

• Any of the following

"The Underground extends even underneath the Resort Area. I wonder... If I really tried, would I be able to extend it to even places like Kanto and Johto?"

"If it were me, I would display the things I dig up. You know, from places like the mine and the Underground. I would turn the place into my personal museum."

"If it were me, I'd like to put a Fossil over there. You don't think so? No? I think a Fossil would match this decor."

"This place feels different from an underground Secret Base. That reminds me: what color is your underground Flag now?"

"What I think about while digging underground... What did the Pokémon see before they became Fossils? I'd love to go back and see them as they were back then."

Battleground

If Byron is not at the Battleground

• Before battle

"I went down to the Underground every day. I toughened up my Pokémon by digging up Fossils nonstop. Could I show you how tough I made them in a battle?"

Yes: "Here goes! These are my rocking Pokémon, my pride and joy!"

No: "This is another topic, but you know those Spheres you can dig up? Yes, those Spheres. The ones in the Underground. Why do you suppose Spheres grow if you leave them buried? It's not a huge issue or anything, but doesn't it strike you as odd?"

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Look, can I have some time? I feel lucky to have run into you here, so can I challenge you to a battle?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"

• Upon being defeated

"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• After being defeated

"...We lost control there. Next time I'd like to challenge you to a Fossil-digging race underground."

If Byron is also at the Battleground

• Before battle

"Would you like to battle? You'll get to see a different me than you saw at my Gym."

Yes: "I've got a TYRANITAR I'm going to send out. It's tougher than even my dad's AGGRON!"

No: "Hmm... That's a heartbreaking answer."

If talked to again after the player answered "No": "Oh, you do want to battle?"

• When the opponent's last Pokémon is at critical health

"No way! Not yet! Not giving up!"

• Upon being defeated

"W-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• After being defeated

"Pokémon from ancient times... Fossils that are yet to be discovered... I wonder if I can find new Fossils if I dig all over Sinnoh?"

• If talked to again

"When I became a Gym Leader, I finally realized how great my dad is. Not that I'd ever admit that to him, of course."

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

First rematch

• Before battle

"Hey, you actually came! Welcome once more to Oreburgh Gym. Ever since the day I lost to you, I’ve been rethinking everything I know about the strengths and weaknesses of Rock-type Pokémon... Over and over and over... And then it hit me— Rock-type Pokémon are simply the best!"

• Before sending out last Pokémon

"Here comes my trump card! Witness the true strength of Rock types!"

• Upon being defeated

"Wh-what?! It can't be! Even that wasn't enough?"

• After being defeated

"I’ve gotta hand it to you... I gave that battle all I had, but you still beat me fair and square. I can see how you made it into the Hall of Fame. You really are a top Trainer!"

"Here’s the Sticker I always use. Now you can use it too, if you want!"

"Nothing will ever weaken the bond between me and Rock-type Pokémon! I hope you come visit again sometime!"

Battle Tower singles match

• Before battle

"If you're into battling, this is the place to be. You can train here as much as you like!"

• Upon being defeated

"Wh-what?! That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• After being defeated

"You might be able to conquer this whole place."

Battle Tower doubles match

• Before battle (with Byron)

"I'm confident in the rock-solid rapport between my dad and me!

• Upon being defeated

"Wh-what?! That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• After being defeated

"You smashed through our father-son teamwork..."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"I need to see your potential as a Trainer. And, I'll need to see the toughness of the Pokémon that battle with you!"

• Before battle (second round)

"Every day, I toughened myself up by digging up Fossils nonstop. Could I show you how tough I am in a battle?"

• Before battle (final round)

"Here goes! This'll be a rocking battle!"

• Upon being defeated

"Wh-what? That can't be! My buffed-up Pokémon!"

• If the player is defeated

"See? I'm proud of my rocking battle style!"

• After battle (if the player won)

"...We lost control there. Next time, I'd like to challenge you to Fossil-digging race underground in the Sinnoh region."

• After battle (if the player lost)

"Thanks! The battle gave me confidence that I may be able to beat my dad!"

• In the lobby (after the tournament)

"With skill like yours, it's natural for you to win. Still, wasn't it hard to train Pokémon that much? By the way, are there any Fossils in Nacrene City's museum?"

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Roark (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"I'm Roark, a Gym Leader! Work hard and be as strong as a Rock-type Pokémon. That's my motto."

• Sync pair viewer

"I am one with the boulders. That's why they call me a rock."

"I will smash my way through any obstacle."

• Selection screen (forming team)

"Leave it to me. I'll show you this tough coal miner's true strength!"

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"See you around!"

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"Haha! Keep those new moves coming!"

• Upon leveling up

"All right! I can feel the power rushing inside me."

• Upon reaching max level

"This right here? This is the real thrill of growing stronger!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"I feel like I just smashed through a really stubborn boulder!"

• Upon evolving Pokémon

"Seeing a Pokémon evolve always rocks my world."

• During conversation

"Please!"

"Hey."

"Hmm..."

"I can do it!"

"Hey, you!"

"Eheheheheheheh."

"Ehahaha."

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"Whoa, it's already morning? It's so bright up here compared to the mines."

"*yawn* Sorry, I just got back. I was out digging a tunnel!"

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hey! It's perfect tunnel-digging weather!"

"Hey there! You know it's not good to stay cooped up inside all the time. Everybody needs a little sunshine!"

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"Hi there! It may be dark outside, but I'm still full of energy! I'm used to being in the dark!"

"Wow, it's already dark out? Time for me to go dig some tunnels!"

• During special gift conversation

"Here, take this."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"I can do it!"

• VS screen

"Think you can crush me?"

• Sending out Pokémon

"Smash it!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go!"

"Now!"

• Using item

"I'll show you how tough I am."

• Using Trainer move

"Gonna rock this battle!"

• Using sync move

"They don't call me a rock for nothing."

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Crush it!"

"Rumble!"

"We rock!"

• Uh-oh!

"We rock!"

• Switching in

"Let's go. I'm up!"

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"My Pokémon..."

• "Nice" emote

"Smashing!"

• "Watch out" emote

"Caution! Safety first!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"They don't call me a rock for nothing!"

• "Thanks" emote

"Thanks!"

• Defeat

"I blew it."

• Victory

"Ehahaha."

"I won't be crushed so easily."

Special Event - Evolution Material Mining!

• Intro

"Hey, <player>! I've got some information I think you'll be interested in."

"I heard recently you can get some precious stones in this area! Wanna go have a look?"

"I thought it'd be fun if we could go look together."

"I'll go on ahead. Come find me if you feel like joining in!"

• The Rock and Other Precious Stones

"Oh, <player>, you made it!"

"This whole area is made from real volcanic rock."

"Word is there are some precious stones being found out here lately."

"I've heard we can take whatever stones we want from here, so what do you think? Wanna have a look around?"

I do!: "I knew you would want to!"

How can we find them?: "Ahaha! You're all ready to go, aren't you?"

"It's pretty straightforward. Just smash some rocks that you find lying around and see what kind of stones are inside."

"Let's see which one of us can find the most!"

• If spoken to in the third area

"Huh, looks like a dead end."

"Maybe it's time to give up and turn back?"

Yeah, let's head back.: "All right! Thanks for coming to look around with me!"

"That took me back to my time in the Oreburgh Mine—I had a ton of fun! Let's go again sometime."

Maybe I could keep looking a little longer.: "All right! There might still be some places we overlooked!"

• If spoken to in the third area again

"Maybe it's time to give up and head back?"

Yeah, let's head back.: "All right! Thanks for coming to look around with me!"

"That took me back to my time in the Oreburgh Mine—I had a ton of fun! Let's go again sometime."

Maybe I could keep looking a little longer.: "All right! There might still be some places we overlooked!"

• If spoken to in the third area after uncovering the hidden path

"Whoa, I can't believe there was a hidden path here!"

"Now I'm really excited! Let's go see what we can find!"

• If spoken to in the fourth area

"Wow, who knew there was a hidden spot like this? This is a real adventure now!"

"I'm so glad we came—we got to see so many precious stones!"

"Well, it looks like we've covered just about everything."

"What do you think, <player>? Had enough mining for one day yet?"

Yeah, let's head back!: "Thanks for the help today."

"That brought me back to my time in the Oreburgh Mine. Let's go again sometime!"

No! I wanna keep looking!: "Hahaha, OK. You've got guts, huh? Let's keep looking until you've had enough."

• After smashing all the rocks in the fourth area

"That was awesome! You smashed all the rocks out here!"

"Awesome! Unbelievable!"

"As the man they call Roark the Rock, I can't let myself be outdone!"

"Looks like this is the end of the cave. Maybe it's time to head back for the day?"

Yeah, let's head back!: "Thanks for the help today."

"That brought me back to my time in the Oreburgh Mine. Let's go again sometime!"

No! I wanna keep looking!: "Hahaha, OK. You've got guts, huh? Let's keep looking until you've had enough."

Story Event - All Aboard the Victory Train

• Excavation Negotiations

"What's up, Clay?"

"I agree!"

"But...if you find any interesting fossils or stones while you're working here, would you mind letting us have them?"

Solo Event - A Pasio Spectacle

• Style Prevails

"That's right! I'd say my glasses are like an invaluable partner to me."

"Without them, I wouldn't be able to dig holes or find fossils!"

Story Event - Galar's Poké Ball Enthusiast

• Ball Guy Goes Ball-istic

"There's a lot, but nothing I can't handle!"

"I don't know who you are, but you won't get your way!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Roark

"I was just trying to imagine how I would have dug out this area if it were me."

What do you mean?/You were? Why?: "Well, I like drawing up plans and blueprints in my head for digging up caves and things. It's fun!"

"I wonder what the person who built this artificial island was thinking when they dug out these caves."

"If it were me, I think I would have turned these caves into a giant tunnel system that could transport people all over the island."

That sounds amazing!: "Hehe, thanks. But if a tunnel's gonna be used by that many people, the builders have to make sure it's completely safe."

I see!: "Of course, if a tunnel's gonna be used by that many people, the builders have to make sure it's completely safe."

"Someday, I'd love to excavate and build something like that! The biggest, greatest tunnel in the whole world!"

"Imagine how much happiness a tunnel like that could bring to people!"

"Plus, if I'm excavating that much ground, I'm bound to find all sorts of cool, rare fossils along the way!"

"Fossil collecting is my life's work, you know! Digging up enough of them to open my own museum has always been a dream of mine."

"Ideally, I'd build a whole underground city and open up the museum there! Sounds like something out of an epic movie, right?"

"I'd have tons of ultra-rare fossils on display—ones you can't find anywhere else! I'm sure it would be fun for visitors..."

"but it's just a silly dream, after all. I'm sure it'll never happen. You probably think I'm crazy, don't you?"

I bet you could do it, Roark!: "You really think so? Thanks...for supporting my dream."

No! I'd love to visit your museum!: "Really? Thanks...for believing in my dream."

"Honestly, I've been thinking of giving up on that dream again lately."

"But hearing you say that just now gave me courage. I think I want to keep chasing my dream, <player>."

"Again"? You've given up on your dream before?: "It was a long time ago, but yes. I had just finished building my first tunnel ever...and the very next day, it collapsed."

What do you mean?: "Well, I almost gave it up once, a long time ago. I had just finished building my first tunnel ever...and the very next day, it collapsed."

"I was in shock... I'd reviewed my blueprints over and over and built the tunnel to the best of my ability. I was confident it was safe!"

"But I failed. The fact that the tunnel collapsed despite how hard I'd worked felt like a sign that maybe digging wasn't for me after all."

"I kept dwelling on those thoughts, and I came really close to giving up..."

"but then I saw my buddy here smash open a rock that was said to be unbreakable!"

"Cranidos picked up a rock and body-slammed the supposedly unbreakable rock with it, and it smashed right open!"

"I had never thought to do that before. That day, Cranidos taught me that there's never just one way to do things."

"It seems like both you and Cranidos taught me another lesson today."

"No matter how crazy and outlandish my dream may seem, as long as I never give up, I may think of a way to make it a reality someday!"

"I'll have to learn how to think outside the box and become more resourceful, just like my partner here!"

"I'll still be Roark the Rock! My willpower will still be unbreakable!"

"I just need to break out of my box and think more unconventionally!"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Sygna Suit Hilbert

"I've heard rumors, but I've never seen one with my own eyes."

"If we could just figure out where Genesect lived three hundred million years ago..."

"Lesson one of fossil hunting: never give up!"

"I'll look over there. I'm leaving this area to you!"

Sync Pair Story - Cranidos's Evolution

• Before battle

"Yeah, that's understandable. This site was made just like an authentic dig site, after all! The trick is to not give up and just keep digging."

"All of the fossils you can find here had originally been hiding in the earth for tens of thousands of years before they were brought to Pasio."

"Maybe they're trying not to be found a second time..."

"Well, he does always dig with me, whether it's in a mine or a fossil dig site."

"Thanks to that, he's gotten pretty tough! How about if we take a little break and have us a Pokémon battle?"

"All right! You'll see how strong digging every day has made us!"

• After defeating Roxanne

"You guys were really tough! There were a few moments where I thought we might not be able to break through your defense!"

"Hm? What's up Cranidos? Wait, was that battle enough to make you evolve?!"

"Thanks, Roxanne! Cranidos was able to get even stronger, thanks to you!"

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"Both my dad and I are Gym Leaders, you know."

"I've always loved Pokémon that are tough and strong like boulders..."

"but my dad favors solid, heavy, steel-like Pokémon."

"You probably think they're really similar, but trust me—I'm an expert on these things. They're totally different."

"And I mean TOTALLY different. I mean, a lot of rocks appear the same, but in reality, no two are exactly alike."

• If spoken to again

"How do you tell them apart, you ask? Well, how about you figure that out yourself? That's really the fastest route."

"Whether or not we share the same love for rocks and stones, it would make me really happy if you showed some interest."

• Random conversation

"Back at home I work at the Oreburgh Mine."

"I work hard to hone my drilling skills at the mine so that someday I can achieve my dream:"

"to build a massive tunnel system that connects the whole world!"

"How about you? Are you chasing a dream? Forging your own path and working as hard as you can to make it happen?"

• If spoken to again

"I hope maybe someday I can use my tunnels to connect Pasio to the rest of the world!"

"I'll have to dig pretty deep to create an underwater tunnel... But I'm up for the challenge!"

• Random conversation

"The island of Pasio was built on top of a rocky ocean layer. I wonder what sort of hidden treasures lie beneath the surface."

"If I could get permission somehow, I'd love to do some excavating here!"

"You'd be interested, right?"

"It's settled, then! Time to come up with a plan for our official Pasio excavation tour!"

• If spoken to again

"I wonder who we need to get permission from. Well, time waits for no one! We've got lots of planning to do!"

"Wait... I've already got a ton of other locations I'd like to excavate, too! I think I need to sort out my priorities first."

• Random conversation

"My dad has a friend named Riley."

"He's a bit of a mystery, but he's a real solid Pokémon Trainer."

"I wonder if he's here on Pasio as well... It would be awesome to meet up with him."

• If spoken to again

"You'll know Riley when you see him! He wears a fancy blue suit and a nice blue hat..."

"so he tends to stand out in a crowd no matter where he is!"

• Random conversation

"Hey, <player>!"

"The Pasio lifestyle sure has piqued my interest so far!"

"There's still so much I don't know!"

"Like what's buried just below the surface of the ground where we're standing right now. Stuff like that!"

"It would really rock my world if there were rare fossils beneath here..."

• If spoken to again

"But either way, there are plenty of ways to have fun here besides just Pokémon battles!"

• Random conversation

"I respect my dad a lot, and I've always looked up to him, but it's not just because he's my dad."

"He's a Gym Leader just like me, but he's way, way stronger than I am."

"Coming from his son, I guess that might be a little hard to believe. But trust me, it's the truth."

"My dad's...infinitely stronger than I am!"

• If spoken to again

"I don't think my dad's always been this strong."

"Over the years, he trained and trained and trained to become as powerful as he is now."

"That's why I need to keep on digging! I'll dig and dig and dig so that someday I'll be that strong, too!"

"One day I'll be as strong—no, STRONGER than my dad!"

• Random conversation

"Sometimes when I'm working down in the coal mines, I get so caught up in digging that I lose track of the time."

"The other day, my Pokémon came down the mine to give me some water while I was focused on my work."

"Despite my tunnel vision, I always remember to stay hydrated, but the kind gesture did make me happy."

• If spoken to again

"It's nice that my Pokémon worries about me, but while I'm on the job, all the other workers really depend on me."

"I'm the leader down in the Oreburgh Mine, after all!"

"If you ever need a hand, you can count on me. I'll show you what a huge help I can be!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"Hey, <player>! I had a feeling you'd show up, so I thought I'd wait for you."

"Man, I've been waiting so long now, I'm practically a fossil! Kidding, kidding..."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Whoa, it's already morning? It's so bright up here compared to the mines."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"*yawn* Sorry, I just got back. I was out digging a tunnel!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hey! It's perfect tunnel-digging weather!"

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Hey there! You know it's not good to stay cooped up inside all the time. Everybody needs a little sunshine!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Hi there! It may be dark outside, but I'm still full of energy! I'm used to being in the dark!"

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Wow, it's already dark out? Time for me to go dig some tunnels!"

• Special gift conversation

"I dug up something interesting today! What do you think? Awesome, right?"

"I thought I'd give it to you if you want it!"

• After giving out item

"If I dig up anything else, I'll bring it over."

"You'd be amazed by some of the things that get unearthed when you're excavating!"

• Special Water-Type training event blurb

"It takes hard work to be a solid training partner."

• Special Water-Type training event conversation

"Come on, I'll give you a hand! Let's train up our Pokémon and get ready to challenge Flint!"

• Special Type Team-Up (2023) Daily Type Rotation event conversation with Gordie and Roxanne

"Solid! Then let's go digging for some right now!"