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No. 0570 · Generation V · Unova

Zorua

The Tricky Fox Pokémon

TL;DR. Zorua is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 330. It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.

Dark

It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.

Height0.7 m

Weight12.5 kg

AbilitiesIllusion

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 65

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 80

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 65

Total330

330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Dark-types.

80 base Special Attack, Zorua's strongest stat, ranking 24th of 69 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

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Zorua on Daily Pokémon

Zorua was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jun 13, 2026

Pokémon GO

Zorua in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zorua reaches 1,175 CP at level 40 and 1,345 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack153

GO Defense78

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)1,175

Max CP (L50)1,329

Best buddy (L51)1,345

Raid catch CP 622–671 (L20). Weather boosted 777–839 (L25).

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Competitive

Zorua in competitive play.

Zorua is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Choice Scarf

Knock Off / U-turn / Tera Blast / Sucker Punch

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureNaive
EVs36 HP / 236 Atk / 236 Spe
TeraFighting, Dark

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Quick answers

Common questions about Zorua.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zorua, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Zorua?

Zorua is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Zorua weak to?

Zorua takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Zorua resistant to?

Zorua is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.

How does Zorua evolve?

Zorua evolves into Zoroark (Level 30) or Hisuian Zoroark (Level 30 in Hisui (yields Hisuian Zoroark)).

What generation is Zorua from?

Zorua was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0570.

What are Zorua's base stats?

Zorua has HP 40, Attack 65, Defense 40, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 40, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 330.

What are Zorua's abilities?

Zorua can have the ability Illusion.

Is Zorua legendary or mythical?

No. Zorua is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Zorua's best stat?

Zorua's highest base stat is Special Attack at 80, which ranks 24th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Zorua good?

Zorua has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms