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#571

Zoroark

Abilities

Illusion
Height: 1.6 m (5'03")
Weight: 81.1 kg (178.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 179
Base Stats
HP60
Atk105
Def60
SpA120
SpD60
Spe105
BST510
EV Yield: 2 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
193339
Def
112240
SpA
220372
SpD
112240
Spe
193339

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
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)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra
ice
fig2
poi
gro
fly
psy0
bug2
roc
gho½
dra
dar½
ste
fai2
Weak to: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists: Ghost, Dark
Immune to: Psychic
Abilities
Illusion

Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries10 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

It doesn’t just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions.

Ultra Moon

If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.

Generation VIII

Sword

This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe.

Shield

Seeking to ease the burden of their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.

Legends: Arceus

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

Black

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

White

Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

Black 2, White 2

Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Moves (Gen 9)87 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1LeernorN100%30
1U TurnbugP70100%20
9Hone ClawsdarN15
13Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
21Scary FacenorN100%10
24Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
25TauntdarN100%20
28Fake TearsdarN100%20
30Night SlashSTABdarP70100%15
34TormentdarN100%15
39AgilitypsyN30
54Nasty PlotdarN20
58Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
59ImprisonpsyN10
64Night DazeSTABdarS8595%10

TM / HM

59 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AgilitypsyN30
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Calm MindpsyN20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
CrunchSTABdarP80100%15
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
DiggroP80100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN100%20
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingSTABdarP100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Helping HandnorN20
HexghoS65100%10
Hone ClawsdarN15
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
ImprisonpsyN10
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Low KickfigP100%20
Low SweepfigP65100%20
Nasty PlotdarN20
Night ShadeghoS100%15
Pain SplitnorN20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
RoarnorN20
Scary FacenorN100%10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombpoiS90100%10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SpiteghoN100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftnorS6020
Swords DancenorN20
Take DownnorP9085%20
TauntdarN100%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
TormentdarN100%15
ToxicpoiN90%10
TrickpsyN100%10
U TurnbugP70100%20

Move Tutor

12 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Low KickfigP100%20
Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
Throat ChopSTABdarP80100%15
TrickpsyN100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#571
Unova (BW)#077
Unova (B2W2)#152
Conquest#155
Kalos Mountain#125
Alola (USUM)#029
Melemele (USUM)#029
Poni (USUM)#013
Isle of Armor#088
Hisui#220
Paldea#229
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

darFoul Play95 powP
darNight Daze85 powS
darCrunch80 powP
darDark Pulse80 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
figFocus Blast120 powS
firFlamethrower90 powS
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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).

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