Zoroark
Zoroark is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Illusion Fox Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 571 |
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Type | Dark |
Species | Illusion Fox Pokémon |
Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
Weight | 81.1 kg (178.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Illusion |
Local № | 077 (Black/White) 152 (Black 2/White 2) 125 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 029 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 088 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 179 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Speed | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
Total | 510 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Zoroark changes
- In Generations 5-7, Zoroark has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Black | Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. |
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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. |
X Omega Ruby | Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. |
Y Alpha Sapphire | Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. |
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. |
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 their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them. |
Moves learned by Zoroark
Moves learnt by level up
Zoroark learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
12 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
16 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
28 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
46 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
52 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Zoroark learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Egg moves
Zoroark learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zoroark egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Zoroark can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Burning Jealousy | Fire | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Lash Out | Dark | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Zoroark is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
47 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
56 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
58 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
85 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Zoroark is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Zoroark learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
1 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
1 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
5 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Fury Swipes | Normal | ![]() | 18 | 80 |
17 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
21 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
34 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
39 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
49 | Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
54 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
64 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Zoroark learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Egg moves
Zoroark learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zoroark egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Zoroark can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
Covet | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Zoroark. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 | Level up |
Moves learnt by TM
Zoroark is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
89 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Zoroark can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Zoroark sprites
Where to find Zoroark
Black White |
Lostlorn Forest |
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Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 20, Pokémon Village |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Zorua |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Grove |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Zorua |
Answers to Zoroark questions
- What is a good moveset for Zoroark?
- What happens if Ditto turns into a Zoroark?
- Illusion and attract
- If I send zoroark out and the last Pokemon in my party is shiny will zoroark come out as the shiny Pokemon form?
- Can you transfer regular Enteis, Raikous, and Suicunes to get Zoroark in Pokemon Black and White?
- What can break Zoroark's Illusion?
- How do you actually get Zorua & Zoroark in Black/White?
- Is Zoroark and Lycanroc (midnight) somehow related?
- If my first Pokemon in my party is Zoroark, and I have a Ditto with Imposter at the back, what would happen?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Zoroark |
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Japanese | ゾロアーク (Zoroark) |
German | Zoroark |
French | Zoroark |
Name origin
- zorro
- Spanish for ‘fox’
- dark
- absence of light