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| [[File:Nurse Joy Zoroark.png|thumb|left|250px|Zoroark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | | [[File:File:Mohn Zoroark.png|thumb|left|250px|Zoroark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] |
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| ====[[Zoroark (M13)]]==== | | ====[[Zoroark (M13)]]==== |
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| A Zoroark briefly appeared in a flashback in [[SM116]], under the ownership of [[Mohn]]. It battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Hariyama}}. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away, and has not been seen since. It will physically appear in [[SM127]]. | | A Zoroark briefly appeared in a flashback in [[SM116]], under the ownership of [[Mohn]]. It battled [[Hala]] and his {{p|Hariyama}}. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away, and has not been seen since. It physically appeared in [[SM127]], where it encountered {{an|Gladion}} and his {{p|Umbreon}} and joined them on their quest to find Mohn. |
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Zoroark (Japanese: ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Zorua starting at level 30.
Both it and Zorua were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.
Biology
Zoroark is a bipedal, gray-brown, fox-like Pokémon with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears with red insides. It also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. It has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, which somewhat resembles a ponytail, as a teal bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. It has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows, and it has red claws on its hands and feet. Zoroark's eyes are red-rimmed with light blue irises.
Zoroark can create illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, deluding many people simultaneously. It can even create illusory landscapes in the forests where it dwells, to hide its territory and protect its den. However, Zoroark is incapable of physically changing itself into another form; it is merely capable of casting illusions. When a Zoroark takes the form of a human, it is capable of human speech. It can make convincing illusions of attacks, and these illusions are extremely realistic, enough to fool even cameras and make one believe they're being physically affected, though the illusion does not have any direct physical effect.
Zoroark lives in groups, where unity is strong. It is extremely protective of those it cares about and will go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking its own life, and it can hold grudges on those who harm its loved ones. Zoroark will hide its Zorua young in its mane to protect them and carry them around. There are stories that say Zoroark punishes those who attempt to catch it by trapping them in an illusion.
In the anime
Major appearances
Zoroark has a central role in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. She was threatened by Grings Kodai into attacking Crown City, under the guises of Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, in exchange for Zorua's safety. However, it was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.
Other
Zoroark made its main series debut in The Island of Illusions!. It inhabited Grand Spectrala Islet and used its Illusion to create giant Pokémon in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from poachers. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a Nurse Joy once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.
Minor appearances
A Zoroark briefly appeared in a flashback in SM116, under the ownership of Mohn. It battled Hala and his Hariyama. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away, and has not been seen since. It physically appeared in SM127, where it encountered Gladion and his Umbreon and joined them on their quest to find Mohn.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Zoroark appeared in Scizor Defends as a resident of the Pokémon Village.
A Zoroark appeared in Chesnaught Protects.
In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
Hariru has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a Burst form.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zoroark (TCG)
Other appearances
Zoroark appears as a Poké Ball summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after clearing 10-Man Smash. Upon release, it uses Fury Swipes to send fighters into the air, slash them repeatedly, and smash them back down. This move is very similar to Greninja's Final Smash.
Trophy information
Zoroark in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.
NA: This Dark-type Pokémon will protect its home and anyone it cherishes by creating illusions to fluster opponents. When it uses Fury Swipes, it will vanish from view and then suddenly appear next to its targets, launching them upward. It will then finish them off by sending them crashing back down.
PAL: This Dark-type Pokémon is a powerful illusionist, and uses its power to confuse any that would threaten its home and loved ones. When it uses its Fury Swipes attack, it vanishes, then reappears next to an opponent and sends them flying into the air. It then slashes at them furiously before slamming them into the ground.
Zoroark makes its second appearance as a Poké Ball summon, using Fury Swipes like it does in for 3DS/Wii U. It also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #077
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Unova B2W2: #152
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Black
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Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
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White
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Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
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Black 2
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Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #125
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Hoenn #—
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Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
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Y
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Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
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Omega Ruby
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Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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BW
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Pokémon Smash! Zoroark
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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January 16 to February 6, 2011
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BW
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Pokémon Smash! Zoroark
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Japanese
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Japan Wi-Fi
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50
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February 15 to March 14, 2011
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BW
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Summer 2011 Zoroark
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English
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Europe
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50
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June 11 to October 23, 2011
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BW
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Summer 2011 Zoroark
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French
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Europe
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50
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June 11 to October 23, 2011
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BW
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Summer 2011 Zoroark
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German
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Europe
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50
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June 11 to October 23, 2011
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BW
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Summer 2011 Zoroark
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Italian
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Europe
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50
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June 11 to October 23, 2011
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BW
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Summer 2011 Zoroark
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Spanish
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Europe
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50
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June 11 to October 23, 2011
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BW
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Station Zoroark
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Korean
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South Korea
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50
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June 26 to August 28, 2011
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BW
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Zoroark Month Zoroark
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English
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Australia and North America
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50
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September 16 to October 16, 2011
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BW
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Zoroark Month Zoroark
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French
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Australia and North America
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50
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September 16 to October 16, 2011
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ORAS
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Sly Zoroark
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American region
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Online
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50
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November 4 to 20, 2015
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XYORAS
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Sly Zoroark
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PAL region
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Online
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50
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November 6, 2015 to January 7, 2016
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XYORAS
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Pokémon EXPO Gym Zoroark
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Japanese region
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Online
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45
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November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 510
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zoroark in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zoroark in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zoroark can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zoroark cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Trivia
- Zoroark was first revealed by Junichi Masuda as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of Pokémon Sunday. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro, alongside its pre-evolution, Zorua.
- Due to its debut before Generation V in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, it can be seen as a parallel to Lucario, which debuted in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, prior to the release of Generation IV. Unlike Lucario, however, Zoroark was revealed at the same time as its pre-evolved form.
- Though evolving from Zorua at level 30, pre-release information from CoroCoro suggested it would evolve from Zorua by a method different from known evolution methods. What this method might have been if it was true is unknown.
- Zoroark and its pre-evolution Zorua are the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-exclusive for a time (prior to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2).
Origin
Zoroark is likely based on kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings draw from Kabuki and Noh theatre makeup. It also resembles a werewolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic canid, like most werewolves.
Name origin
Zoroark may be a combination of zorro (Spanish for fox) and dark, 悪 aku (evil), or arch- (prefix for "top" or "chief").
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ゾロアーク Zoroark
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From zorro and dark or 悪 aku
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French
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Zoroark
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Zoroark
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Zoroark
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Zoroark
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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조로아크 Zoroark
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 Suǒluóyǎkè / Suǒluóyàkè
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Зороарк Zoroark
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Same as English name
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Related articles
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