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Zorua

Abilities

Illusion
Height: 0.7 m (2'04")
Weight: 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
Base Exp: 66
Base Stats
HP40
Atk65
Def40
SpA80
SpD40
Spe65
BST330
EV Yield: 1 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
190284
Atk
121251
Def
76196
SpA
148284
SpD
76196
Spe
121251

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

Species Info
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)
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

This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else.

Ultra Moon

If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.

Generation VIII

Sword

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.

Shield

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.

Legends: Arceus

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

Black

It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.

White

To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.

Black 2, White 2

It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.

Moves (Gen 9)78 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1LeernorN100%30
8Hone ClawsdarN15
13Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
21Scary FacenorN100%10
24Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
25TauntdarN100%20
28Fake TearsdarN100%20
33TormentdarN100%15
37AgilitypsyN30
48Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
49Nasty PlotdarN20
53ImprisonpsyN10
57Night DazeSTABdarS8595%10

TM / HM

47 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Calm MindpsyN20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
DiggroP80100%10
EncorenorN100%5
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN100%20
FlingSTABdarP100%10
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Helping HandnorN20
HexghoS65100%10
Hone ClawsdarN15
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
ImprisonpsyN10
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Nasty PlotdarN20
Night ShadeghoS100%15
Pain SplitnorN20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
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
TormentdarN100%15
TrickpsyN100%10
U TurnbugP70100%20

Egg Moves

7 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CopycatnorN20
CounterfigP100%20
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
DetectfigN5
ExtrasensorypsyS80100%20
MementodarN100%10
Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5

Move Tutor

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Knock OffSTABdarP65100%20
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Skitter SmackbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SpiteghoN100%10
TrickpsyN100%10
Pokedex Numbers
National#570
Unova (BW)#076
Unova (B2W2)#151
Conquest#154
Kalos Mountain#124
Alola (USUM)#028
Melemele (USUM)#028
Poni (USUM)#012
Isle of Armor#087
Hisui#219
Paldea#228
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

darFoul Play95 powP
darNight Daze85 powS
darDark Pulse80 powS
darLash Out75 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norHyper Voice90 powS
poiSludge Bomb90 powS
norTake Down90 powP
groDig80 powP
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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).

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