Name origin

zorro
Spanish for ‘fox’
dark
absence of light


Zoroark artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 571
Type Dark
Species Illusion Fox Pokémon
Height 5′3″ (1.60m)
Weight 178.8 lbs (81.1 kg)
Abilities Illusion
Local № 077 (Black, White)
152 (Black 2, White 2)

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 179
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 0 2 ½ ½

Zoroark stats

The base stats for Zoroark are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 60
230 - 324
Attack 105
193 - 339
Defense 60
112 - 240
Sp. Atk 120
220 - 372
Sp. Def 60
112 - 240
Speed 105
193 - 339
Total 510

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Zoroark learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
1 U-turnBugPhysical70100
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
5 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
9 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
13 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
17 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
21 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
25 TauntDarkStatus-100
29 Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
30 Night SlashDarkPhysical70100
34 TormentDarkStatus-100
39 AgilityPsychicStatus--
44 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
49 PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
54 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
59 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
64 Night DazeDarkSpecial8595

Pre-evolution moves

Zoroark can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fake TearsDarkStatus-100

Egg moves

Zoroark learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zoroark egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical-100
DetectFightingStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
SnatchDarkStatus--
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
CaptivateNormalStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

Zoroark can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
SnatchDarkStatus--
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial90100
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100

Moves learnt by HM

Zoroark is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Zoroark is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Low SweepFightingPhysical60100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Zoroark sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Zoroark normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Zoroark shiny sprite

See all Zoroark sprites


Where to find Zoroark

White
Black
Lostlorn Forest

Answers to Zoroark questions