Zarude
TL;DR. Zarude is a dark/grass-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 600. Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It’s incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it.
Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It’s incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Zarude 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, Zarude reaches 3,833 CP at level 40 and 4,385 CP as a best buddy.
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Zarude in competitive play.
Zarude is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Zarude.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zarude, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zarude?
Zarude is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Zarude weak to?
Zarude takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy.
What is Zarude resistant to?
Zarude is immune to Psychic. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Ghost, Dark.
Does Zarude evolve?
Zarude does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Zarude from?
Zarude was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0893.
What are Zarude's base stats?
Zarude has HP 105, Attack 120, Defense 105, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 95, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Zarude's abilities?
Zarude can have the ability Leaf Guard.
Is Zarude legendary or mythical?
Yes. Zarude is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.
What is Zarude's best stat?
Zarude's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 17th of 189 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Zarude good?
Zarude has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Dark-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Zarude as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zarude is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zarude vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 189 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zarude | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | 69 | +36 |
| Attack | 120 | 81 | +39 |
| Defense | 105 | 71 | +34 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Special Defense | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Speed | 105 | 65 | +40 |
| Total | 600 | 428 | +172 |
Zarude appears in 4 games.
Every mainline release where Zarude is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Zarude isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Zarude is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Zarude cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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