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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Gladion Zoroark.png|thumb|250px|Zoroark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Gladion Zoroark.png|thumb|250px|Zoroark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====Major appearances====
====[[Zoroark (M13)]]====
=====[[Zoroark (M13)]]=====
Zoroark debuted in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She was threatened by [[Grings Kodai]] into attacking [[Crown City]], under the guises of {{OBP|Legendary beasts|M13|Suicune, Entei, and Raikou}}, in exchange for {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}'s safety. However, until later on in the film, she was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.
Zoroark debuted in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She was threatened by [[Grings Kodai]] into attacking [[Crown City]], under the guises of {{OBP|Legendary beasts|M13|Suicune, Entei, and Raikou}}, in exchange for {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}'s safety. However, until later on in the film, she was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.


====[[Gladion's Zoroark]]====
=====[[Gladion's Zoroark]]=====
A Zoroark appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mohn]]. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away and disappeared. It physically debuted in ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', where it encountered {{an|Gladion}} and joined his [[party|team]] on his quest to find Mohn.
A Zoroark appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mohn]]. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away and disappeared. It physically debuted in ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', where it encountered {{an|Gladion}} and joined his [[party|team]] on his quest to find Mohn.


====Other====
=====Other=====
Zoroark made its main series debut in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''. It inhabited [[Grand Spectrala Islet]] and used its {{a|Illusion}} [[Ability]] to create [[giant Pokémon]] in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from {{pkmn|poacher}}s. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a [[Nurse Joy]] once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.
Zoroark made its main series debut in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''. It inhabited [[Grand Spectrala Islet]] and used its {{a|Illusion}} [[Ability]] to create [[giant Pokémon]] in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from {{pkmn|poacher}}s. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a [[Nurse Joy]] once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.


===Minor appearances===
====Minor appearances====
===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow===
{{incomplete|role|Role in Pokémon: Hisuian Snow}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==

Revision as of 15:12, 18 May 2022

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Zoroark (disambiguation).
Zoroark
Illusion Fox Pokémon
Baneful Fox Pokémon
ゾロアーク
Zoroark
#571
Zoroark
Zoroark
Hisuian Zoroark
Hisuian Zoroark



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Dark Unknown
Zoroark
Normal Ghost
Hisuian Zoroark
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Illusion Cacophony
Hisuian Zoroark
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hisuian Zoroark
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Zoroark
0'0" 0 m
Hisuian Zoroark
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
178.8 lbs. 81.1 kg
Zoroark
160.9 lbs. 73.0 kg
Hisuian Zoroark
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
179
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Zoroark
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Hisuian Zoroark
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
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Hisuian Zoroark
Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
External Links

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.

In Hisui, Zoroark has a dual-type Normal/Ghost regional form. It evolves from Hisuian 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, slate gray, 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. Zoroark has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, tied into 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. Lonely Trainers tend to use Zoroark to create illusions in order to ease their own burden of solitude.

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 Generations V and VI, Night Daze was its signature move.

In the Hisui region, Zoroark takes on a drastic ghostly appearance due to dying from the harsh conditions and being reborn through spite. Its main body color is now disheveled with light gray with red and white accents. Hisuian Zoroark's head and face are similar to its Unova counterpart but colored gray. It has gray ears with black insides and two white markings on both sides of the face. The ears also have light red split parts. The long mane has changed into a longer mane that is colored white with the ends of each tips being colored light and dark red, while covering the right side of Zoroark's face. The arms and legs have several red spots and light red fur that dangles around. The claws and toes of Zoroark are colored black. The eyes are now red with yellow sclera.

As a result of its apearance, Hisuian Zoroark was said to resemble an embodiment of death. The illusions channeled through Hisuian Zoroark's long withering fur are full of spite. Uniquely, this spiteful illusion can cause physical harm to its opponent on both the inside and outside. This power comes from the hatred it has for every living thing in the world. Hisuian Zoroark's illusion malice is powerful enough to drive anyone who sees it to insanity due to their terror. Hisuian Zoroark recklessly attacks its foes or nemeses, to the point its own bitter energy can cause physical harm onto itself. Despite its extremely hostile and aggressive nature to everything, Hisuian Zoroark can be compassionate to those it cares about, however, such as Hisuian Zorua, and it will become an invaluable ally once someone earns its trust.[1] Hisuian Zoroark prefers to reside in the cold areas where it lingers onto. Like its Unova counterpart, Hisuian Zoroark can make its illusion of humans talking, to the point of easily fooling anymore in order to get food.

Hisuian Zoroark and Zorua are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Bitter Malice.

In the anime

Main series

Zoroark in the anime

Major appearances

Zoroark (M13)

Zoroark debuted 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, until later on in the film, she was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.

Gladion's Zoroark

A Zoroark appeared in a flashback in The Secret Princess!, under the ownership of Mohn. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away and disappeared. It physically debuted in Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!, where it encountered Gladion and joined his team on his quest to find Mohn.

Other

Zoroark made its main series debut in The Island of Illusions!. It inhabited Grand Spectrala Islet and used its Illusion Ability 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

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

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Please feel free to edit this role to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Role in Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

In the manga

Pocket Monsters HGSS

Zoroark debuted in PMHGSS17.

Pokémon Adventures

A Zoroark appeared in PS583 as a resident of the Pokémon Village.

A Zoroark appeared in PS588.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Zoroark appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kotarō.

Pokémon RéBURST

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

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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.

Zoroark trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Zoroark also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zoroark appears again as a Pokéball summon retaining its same behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a Spirit.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #077
Unova
B2W2: #152
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 Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #125
Hoenn
#—
X Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Y Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Omega Ruby Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Alpha Sapphire Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #029
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
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 Galar
Isle of Armor #088
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#220
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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 solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.
Hisuian Zoroark
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Lostlorn Forest (requires Shiny fateful encounter Entei, Raikou, or Suicune)
Evolve Zorua (requires fateful encounter Celebi)
Black 2 White 2
Evolve N's Zorua
Generation VI
X Y
Route 20, Pokémon Village
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Zorua
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Grove
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Valor Cavern Alpha (only one) Hisuian Form
Bonechill Wastes Hisuian Form


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: Trailhead Field (post-ending)
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Evolve Zorua
MD GTI
Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest (Boss), Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice,
Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig, NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 4
Shuffle
Castle Noapte: Stage 129
Graucus Hall: Stage 465
Rumble World
White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Picross
Area 30: Stage 12
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
BW Pokémon Smash! Zoroark Japanese Japan 50 January 16 to February 6, 2011
BW Pokémon Smash! Zoroark Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi
50 February 15 to March 14, 2011
BW Summer 2011 Zoroark English Europe 50 June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW Summer 2011 Zoroark French Europe 50 June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW Summer 2011 Zoroark German Europe 50 June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW Summer 2011 Zoroark Italian Europe 50 June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW Summer 2011 Zoroark Spanish Europe 50 June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW Station Zoroark Korean South Korea 50 June 26 to August 28, 2011
BW Zoroark Month Zoroark English Australia and North America 50 September 16 to October 16, 2011
BW Zoroark Month Zoroark French Australia and North America 50 September 16 to October 16, 2011
ORAS Sly Zoroark American region Online 50 November 4 to 20, 2015
XYORAS Sly Zoroark PAL region Online 50 November 6, 2015 to January 7, 2016
XYORAS Pokémon EXPO Gym Zoroark Japanese region Online 45 November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Expert Belt Expert Belt (100%)

Stats

Zoroark

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
Total:
510
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Hisuian Zoroark

Due to the different way stats are calculated in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
55
115 - 162 220 - 314
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
510
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Type effectiveness

Zoroark

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Hisuian Zoroark

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Zoroark is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+, while Hisuian Zoroark is available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

Zoroark

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00——% 15
Evo.Evo. Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
1616 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2020 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
2424 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20
2828 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
3434 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
4040 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
4646 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10
5252 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
5858 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
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  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark
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Hisuian Zoroark

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By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM47
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM52
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM56
Bag TM Bug SwSh Sprite.png
TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM75
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM77
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM79
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM85
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR07
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR12
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR22
Bag TR Poison Sprite.png
TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR30
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 5
TR33
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.png
TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR35
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR38
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TR42
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR49
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR68
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR77
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR81
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR95
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
EeveeVaporeonJolteonFlareonEspeonUmbreon
LeafeonGlaceonSylveonLucarioWoolooDubwool
Copycat Normal Status —% 20
ZigzagoonLinooneObstagoonLucarioLycanrocLycanroc
MudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovet
Greedent
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Farfetch'dSirfetch'dTorchicCombuskenBlazikenAbsol
LucarioMienfooMienshao
Detect Fighting Status —% 5
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetalesNuzleafShiftry
Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20
StunkySkuntank
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioSeedotNuzleaf
ShiftryMawileAbsolStunkySkuntankPurrloin
LiepardMeowsticLycanrocLycanrocSobbleDrizzile
InteleonNickitThievul
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zoroark in Generation VIII
  • 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

By tutoring

Zoroark

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10
  • 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
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Hisuian Zoroark

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Calm Mind Psychic Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Sludge Bomb Poison Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Snarl Dark Special 60 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 —% 10
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Punishment × Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush571Body.png Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2571.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
She is originally from the Tech Area. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP571.png HP: ★★ Move: Night Daze
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Illusion
Ability 2: Pride
Ability 3: Shadow Dash
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Zorua when its Attack is 90 or higher
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kotarō
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT571.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 140 Raise Max Level.png 20

#064
Shuffle571.png

Sinister Power
Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hitting Streak


Pokémon GO
GO571.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 250 Base Defense: 127
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw, Snarl
Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Sludge Bomb, Flamethrower

Evolution

Zoroark

570Zorua.png
Unevolved
Zorua
 Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 30
571Zoroark.png
First evolution
Zoroark
 Dark 


Hisuian Zoroark

570Zorua-Hisui.png
Unevolved
Zorua
 Normal  Ghost 
Rare Candy
Level 30
571Zoroark-Hisui.png
First evolution
Zoroark
 Normal  Ghost 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 571.png
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Spr 6o 571.png
Spr b 6o 571.png
Spr 6x 571 s.png
Spr b 6x 571 s.png
Spr 6o 571 s.png
Spr b 6o 571 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 571.png
Spr b 7s 571.png
Spr 7s 571.png
Spr b 7s 571.png
Spr 7s 571 s.png
Spr b 7s 571 s.png
Spr 7s 571 s.png
Spr b 7s 571 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
571MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Zoroark images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Zoroark's silhouette on Pokémon Sunday
Zoroark in Pokémon Battle Chess
  • Zorua, Zoroark, and their Hisuian forms were designed by Atsuko Nishida.[2][3]
  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Hisuian Zoroark and its pre-evolution Hisuian Zorua.
    • Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are also the only Pokémon immune to both of their types.
  • 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-evolved form 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.
  • Zoroark appears in Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version. Along with Emboar, Zoroark doesn't behave similarly to any traditional piece in chess.

Origin

Zoroark appears to be based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings may draw from Kabuki and Noh theater makeup. It also resembles a werewolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic canid, like most werewolves.

Hisuian Zoroark may draw inspiration from vengeful ghosts and revenants. Its coloration may be based on kitsune masks. The red portions on its arms and legs resemble frostbite sores.

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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゾロアーク Zoroark From zorro and dark or aku
France Flag.png French Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 조로아크 Zoroark Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 Suǒluóyǎkè / Suǒluóyàkè Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 索羅亞克 Soklòh'ahāk Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


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