Zorua
Zorua is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Zorua has a Hisuian Form, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Pokédex data
National № | 0570 |
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Type | Dark |
Species | Tricky Fox Pokémon |
Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
Weight | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Illusion |
Local № | 0076 (Black/White) 0151 (Black 2/White 2) 0124 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0028 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0219 (Legends: Arceus) 0228 (Scarlet/Violet) 0087 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Total | 330 | 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.
Pokédex data
National № | 0570 |
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Type | Normal Ghost |
Species | Spiteful Fox Pokémon |
Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
Weight | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Illusion |
Local № | 0076 (Black/White) 0151 (Black 2/White 2) 0124 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0028 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0219 (Legends: Arceus) 0228 (Scarlet/Violet) 0087 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
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Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Total | 330 | 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
Zorua changes
- In Generations 5-7, Zorua has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Zorua
Black | It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child. |
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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. |
X Omega Ruby |
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. |
Ultra Sun | This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else. |
Ultra Moon | If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua. |
Sword | Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures. |
Shield | Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child. |
Scarlet | It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child. |
Violet | To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. |
Hisuian Zorua
Legends: Arceus | A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice. |
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Moves learned by Zorua
Moves learnt by level up
Zorua learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
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 |
32 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Night Daze | Dark | ![]() | 85 | 95 |
44 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Leer | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Scratch | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
16 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
28 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
40 | Bitter Malice | Ghost | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
44 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Zorua learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Zorua gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Comeuppance | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
Extrasensory | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Zorua is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
03 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
04 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
30 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
81 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
88 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
109 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
03 | Fake Tears | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
04 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
30 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
42 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Snowscape | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
60 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
109 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Zorua learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
11 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
18 | Bitter Malice | Ghost | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
25 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
34 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Zorua can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Zorua sprites
Where to find Zorua
Black White |
Castelia City |
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Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Breed Zoroark |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 1 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Forest of Focus |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game |
Legends: Arceus | Bonechill Wastes |
Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, West Province (Area Three) |
Answers to Zorua questions
- What happens if Ditto turns into a Zoroark?
- Illusion and attract
- Does Illusion trick the AI?
- How do you actually get Zorua & Zoroark in Black/White?
- How many steps do it take too hatch a Ralts, Absol, Manaphy, And Zorua along with a Pokemon with the Ability Flame Body?
- Is Zoroark able to breed with Ditto to get a Zorua?
- Does the Masuda method still work if one evolves?
- Can you get a Zoraroak or Zoura without celebi?
- If the Pokemon that Zorua is posing as is weather boosted, would Zorua be boosted too?
- Can Zorua learn Shadow Sneak in HG/SS?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Zorua |
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Japanese | ゾロア (Zorua) |
German | Zorua |
French | Zorua |
Italian | Zorua |
Spanish | Zorua |
Korean | 조로아 (joroa) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 索罗亚 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 索羅亞 |
English |
Tricky Fox Pokémon Spiteful Fox Pokémon |
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Japanese | わるぎつねポケモン うらみぎつねポケモン |
German | Lausefuchs-Pokémon Grollfuchs-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Sombrenard Pokémon Rancœurenard |
Italian | Pokémon Malavolpe Pokémon Rancorvolpe |
Spanish | Pokémon Zorro Pillo Pokémon Zorro Rencor |
Korean | 나쁜여우포켓몬 원한여우포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 恶狐宝可梦 怨狐宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 惡狐寶可夢 怨狐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- zorro
- Spanish for ‘fox’