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
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 66
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 12.5 kg (27.6 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
This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else.
If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
Generation VIII
Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures.
Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.
A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
Generation VI
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 33 | Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 48 | Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 53 | Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 57 | Night DazeSTAB | dar | S | 85 | 95% | 10 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Burning Jealousy | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| FlingSTAB | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Foul PlaySTAB | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hone Claws | dar | N | — | — | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Egg Moves
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copycat | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Detect | fig | N | — | — | 5 |
| Extrasensory | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sucker PunchSTAB | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
Move Tutor
10 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 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 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 Zorua
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 Zorua
Zorua is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures. Zorua stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Zorua Base Stats
Zorua has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 40 (below average). Zorua is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Zorua Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dark-type, Zorua is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Zorua 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Zorua Abilities
Zorua's abilities include Illusion. Illusion takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
Zorua Moves & Learnset
Zorua can learn 78 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Night Daze (Dark, 85 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Lash Out (Dark, 75 power). For coverage, Zorua can learn Hyper Voice (Normal), Sludge Bomb (Poison), Take Down (Normal).
Training Zorua
Zorua has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Zorua yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Zorua belongs to the Ground egg group. Zorua is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Zorua → Zoroark).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Zorua. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Zorua, or use the team builder to see how Zorua fits into your squad.
