Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 179
- EV Yield
- 2 SpA
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 81.1 kg (178.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
Generation VII
It doesn’t just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions.
If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe.
Seeking to ease the burden of their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.
With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark's own body.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Generation VI
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 9 | Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 13 | Fury Swipes | nor | P | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 21 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Night SlashSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 54 | Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 58 | Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 59 | Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 64 | Night DazeSTAB | dar | S | 85 | 95% | 10 |
TM / HM
59 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Burning Jealousy | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Night Shade | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 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 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Jealousy | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Knock OffSTAB | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Lash OutSTAB | dar | P | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Throat ChopSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Zoroark
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 Zoroark
Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe. Zoroark stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 81.1 kg (178.8 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Zoroark Base Stats
Zoroark has a base stat total of 510, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Zoroark functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Zoroark is fast with a base Speed of 105.
Zoroark Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark-type, Zoroark is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Zoroark 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Zoroark Abilities
Zoroark's abilities include Illusion. Illusion takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
Zoroark Moves & Learnset
Zoroark can learn 87 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 59 via TM/HM, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Night Daze (Dark, 85 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Zoroark can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Focus Blast (Fighting).
Training Zoroark
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Zoroark can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Zoroark yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Zoroark belongs to the Ground egg group. Zoroark is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Zorua → Zoroark).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Zoroark. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Zoroark, or use the team builder to see how Zoroark fits into your squad.
