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.
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Stat spread.
Total of 510. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Zorua family appeared on October 26, 2023.
- Zorua
- Zoroark by encounter
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.
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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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Zoroark 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 Zoroark is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zoroark vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zoroark | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 76 | -16 |
| Attack | 105 | 94 | +11 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 73 | +47 |
| Special Defense | 60 | 69 | -9 |
| Speed | 105 | 77 | +28 |
| Total | 510 | 460 | +50 |
Zoroark appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Zoroark is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Zoroark.
Every main-series game Zoroark is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Socarrat Trail (May disguise as other Pokémon)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildLoop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 20, Pokémon Village
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveZorua (Level 30)
Generation VObtainableEvent only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- EventLostlorn Forest (requires Shiny fateful encounter Entei, Raikou, or Suicune)
- EventEvolve Zorua (requires fateful encounter Celebi)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveN's Zorua (Level 30)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Zoroark appears in 7 episodes.
From BW127 (2013-05-23) through HZ057 (2024-07-05).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Zoroark partners with 4 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Zoroark partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Zoroark in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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