Zorua: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk6576–128121–251

Def4054–10176–196

SpA8090–145148–284

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe6576–128121–251

Total330Higher than 26% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFairyFighting

Resists

½×

DarkGhost

Immune to

0×

Psychic

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Zorua outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon appears as the last Pokémon in the party until it takes direct damage.
Everything about Illusion →
Other Pokémon with Illusion 1
Zoroark

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0570ZoruaDark
1. Level 30
  #0571ZoroarkDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

8Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15

12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

20TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

24Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

28Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

32AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

36ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

40Night Daze40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.DarkSpec8595%10

44Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

48Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 45

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 6

EggCopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

EggExtrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

Biology

Zorua tends to protect itself and surprise foes by transforming into humans and other Pokémon. If a normally talkative child stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua. They like to go into cities for food.

It has a cowardly disposition, so if it is not around friends, it will just stay transformed. Its evolved form is Zoroark.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Tricky Fox Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray

: —

Original Unova#076Updated Unova#151Mountain Kalos#124Updated Alola#028Updated Melemele#028Updated Poni#012Isle of Armor#087Hisui#219Paldea#228

A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice.
Legends: Arceus
Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.
Shield
Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures.
Sword
If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
Ultra Moon
This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else.
Ultra Sun
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
Black

Names around the world

English: Zorua
Japanese: ゾロア
Japanese (romaji): Zorua
Korean: 조로아
Chinese (Traditional): 索羅亞
Chinese (Simplified): 索罗亚
French: Zorua
German: Zorua
Spanish: Zorua
Italian: Zorua

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 SpA
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 66
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8

White 2 1 area

Driftveil CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Black 2 1 area

Driftveil CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25

White 1 area

Game Freak HQ 1F (Castelia City)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Black 1 area

Game Freak HQ 1F (Castelia City)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Zorua

Base stats