Name origin

zorro
Spanish for ‘fox’


Zorua artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 570
Type Dark
Species Tricky Fox Pokémon
Height 2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg)
Abilities Illusion
Local № 076 (Black, White)
151 (Black 2, White 2)

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 66
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Zorua stats

The base stats for Zorua 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 40
190 - 284
Attack 65
121 - 251
Defense 40
76 - 196
Sp. Atk 80
148 - 284
Sp. Def 40
76 - 196
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 330

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Zorua learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ScratchNormalPhysical40100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
5 PursuitDarkPhysical40100
9 Fake TearsDarkStatus-100
13 Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
17 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
21 Scary FaceNormalStatus-100
25 TauntDarkStatus-100
29 Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
33 TormentDarkStatus-100
37 AgilityPsychicStatus--
41 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
45 PunishmentDarkPhysical-100
49 Nasty PlotDarkStatus--
53 ImprisonPsychicStatus--
57 Night DazeDarkSpecial8595

Egg moves

Zorua learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Zorua 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

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

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

Moves learnt by HM

Zorua is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Zorua 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
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
95 SnarlDarkSpecial5595

Zorua sprites

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

See all Zorua sprites


Where to find Zorua

White
Black
Castelia City

Answers to Zorua questions