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No. 0571 · Generation V · Unova

Zoroark

The Illusion Fox Pokémon

TL;DR. Zoroark is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 510. Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Dark

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Height1.6 m

Weight81.1 kg

AbilitiesIllusion

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 510. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 105

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 105

Total510

510 base stat total, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Dark-types.

120 base Special Attack, Zoroark's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 69 Dark-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Zoroark 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, Zoroark reaches 2,571 CP at level 40 and 2,941 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack250

GO Defense127

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,571

Max CP (L50)2,907

Best buddy (L51)2,941

Raid catch CP 1,395–1,469 (L20). Weather boosted 1,743–1,836 (L25).

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Competitive

Zoroark in competitive play.

Zoroark is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #741 in the Great League.

Choice Specs

Dark Pulse / Sludge Bomb / Flamethrower / Grass Knot

ItemChoice Specs
NatureTimid
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Poison, Fighting

Choice Scarf

Knock Off / U-turn / Trick / Low Kick

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Fighting

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #741 70.1 score

Ultra League #587 69.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Zoroark.

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

What type is Zoroark?

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

What is Zoroark weak to?

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

What is Zoroark resistant to?

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

How does Zoroark evolve?

Zoroark evolves from Zorua (Level 30). Zoroark is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Zoroark from?

Zoroark was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0571.

What are Zoroark's base stats?

Zoroark has HP 60, Attack 105, Defense 60, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 60, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 510.

What are Zoroark's abilities?

Zoroark can have the ability Illusion.

Is Zoroark legendary or mythical?

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

What is Zoroark's best stat?

Zoroark's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 6th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Zoroark good?

Zoroark has a base stat total of 510, the 237th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 22nd among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms