Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VIII (Galar)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 300
- EV Yield
- 3 Atk
- Height
- 1.8 m (5'11")
- Weight
- 70.0 kg (154.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dark/Grass dual typing.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Generation VIII
Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It’s incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it.
Once the vines on Zarude’s body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Bind | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 6 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Vine WhipSTAB | gra | P | 45 | 100% | 25 |
| 18 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 24 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 30 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | BiteSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 48 | U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 54 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 60 | Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 66 | Synthesis | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| 72 | Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 78 | Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 84 | Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 90 | Jungle Healing | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM
59 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Leaf StormSTAB | gra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Petal BlizzardSTAB | gra | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar BladeSTAB | gra | P | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TrailblazeSTAB | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Zarude
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Zarude
Zarude is a Dark and Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It’s incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it. Zarude stands 1.8 m (5'11") tall and weighs 70.0 kg (154.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Zarude Base Stats
Zarude has a base stat total of 600, which is exceptionally high, on par with pseudo-legendaries and powerful Legendaries. Its highest stat is Attack at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 70 (average). Zarude serves as a bulky physical attacker. Zarude is fast with a base Speed of 105.
Zarude Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark and Grass-type, Zarude is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug (4x), Fairy-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Zarude 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Zarude Abilities
Zarude's abilities include Leaf Guard. Leaf Guard protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Zarude Moves & Learnset
Zarude can learn 78 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 59 via TM/HM, and 2 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Blade (Grass, 125 power), Power Whip (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power). For coverage, Zarude can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Zarude
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Zarude can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Zarude yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Zarude. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Zarude, or use the team builder to see how Zarude fits into your squad.
