The Essentials on Zoroark
- Type
- Dark
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting, Bug, Fairy Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Ghost, Dark · immune: Psychic
- Evolution
- Zorua → Zoroark (Lv. 30)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Hisuian Form Details
- Stats
- Total 510 · top stat: Special Attack (120) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 229 in the Paldea Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Zoroark in French · ゾロアーク, Zoroark in Japanese · Zoroark in German All Languages
Overview
Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon, No. 571 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 5. Category: Illusion Fox Pokémon. Height: 1.6 m, weight: 81.1 kg.
Zoroark evolves from Zorua and does not evolve further.
Ability: Illusion. Zoroark is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Zoroark takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
Generation
Generation 5
Black / White
National No.
#571
National Pokédex
Category
Illusion Fox Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
60
255
Attack
105
255
Defense
60
255
Special Attack
120
255
Special Defense
60
255
Speed
105
255
Total
510
Min HP (Lv. 100)
230
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
324
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Dark). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Fighting
×2
Bug
×2
Fairy
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Ghost
×½
Dark
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Psychic
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon fools opponents by entering battle disguised as the last Pokémon in its Trainer's party.
Zoroark Evolution
Zoroark Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Dark
Hisuian Form
Normal · Ghost
Hisuian Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Zoroark Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Night Slash
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
15
1
Hone Claws
Dark
Stat
—
—
15
1
U-turn
Bug
Phys.
100%
70
20
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
1
Torment
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
12
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
16
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
17
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
20
Taunt
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
24
Knock Off
Dark
Phys.
100%
65
20
28
Fake Tears
Dark
Stat
100%
—
20
34
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
40
Imprison
Psychic
Stat
—
—
10
44
Embargo
Dark
Stat
100%
—
15
46
Night Daze
Dark
Spec.
95%
85
10
49
Punishment
Dark
Phys.
100%
—
5
52
Nasty Plot
Dark
Stat
—
—
20
58
Foul Play
Dark
Phys.
100%
95
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Zoroark
Available in 11 games, 29 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Black
White
X
Y
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation V
Black 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 25 100%
White 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 25 100%
Generation VI
X 10 encounters
Available
▼
Purple flowers
(3)
Pokémon Village
Lv. 48 5%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 49 4%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 50 1%
Red flowers
(2)
Route 20
Lv. 48 4%
Route 20
Lv. 50 1%
Tall grass
(2)
Route 20
Lv. 48 4%
Route 20
Lv. 50 1%
Yellow flowers
(3)
Pokémon Village
Lv. 48 5%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 49 4%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 50 1%
Y 10 encounters
Available
▼
Purple flowers
(3)
Pokémon Village
Lv. 48 5%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 49 4%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 50 1%
Red flowers
(2)
Route 20
Lv. 48 4%
Route 20
Lv. 50 1%
Tall grass
(2)
Route 20
Lv. 48 4%
Route 20
Lv. 50 1%
Yellow flowers
(3)
Pokémon Village
Lv. 48 5%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 49 4%
Pokémon Village
Lv. 50 1%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 20%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 20%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Zoroark in Pokémon GO
- 2,571Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,469Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
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
“Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Zoroark
🇬🇧 English
Zoroark
🇯🇵 漢字
ゾロアーク
🇯🇵 Kana
ゾロアーク
🇯🇵 Romaji
Zoroark
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Zoroark
🇪🇸 Español
Zoroark
🇮🇹 Italiano
Zoroark
🇰🇷 한국어
조로아크
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
索罗亚克
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
索羅亞克
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Polymorfox
🇬🇧 EN
Illusion Fox Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ばけぎつねポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Polymorfuchs-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Zoroark
What type is Zoroark?
Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokémon.
Can Zoroark still evolve?
Zoroark is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Zorua, it does not evolve further.
What are Zoroark's weaknesses?
Zoroark is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves (×2 damage). Zoroark takes no damage from Psychic-type moves.
Is Zoroark available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Zoroark is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Zoroark in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Zoroark is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
