How to evolve
Hisuian form
Hisuian Zorua
Hisuian ZoroarkLevel 30
Zorua Best Moveset
Dark at 80 Sp. Atk and 65 Speed with AbilityIllusion disguising it as the last Pokemon in the party. The deception makes opponents guess wrong about typing and resistances. Pre-evolution stats limit the payoff. Evolve to Zoroark for 120 Sp. Atk and the Illusion mindgames that create real competitive value.
Zorua saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Zorua's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Illusion with Life Orb, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zorua best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse
- Hidden Power Fighting
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Zorua saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Zorua maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Illusion with Leftovers, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball
- Detect
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Zorua saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Zorua maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Illusion with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Sucker Punch
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Zorua saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Zorua maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Illusion with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Burning Jealousy
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Zorua saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Zorua maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Illusion with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Counter
- Detect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Zorua Weakness
Type-wise, Zorua takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Zorua Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Zorua
Scizor can KO Zorua with Close Combat (394-464%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (260-307%). Clefable's Moonblast also KOs at 201-236%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch99-117%KO Knock Off54-63% U Turn 2x345-407%KO Close Combat 2x394-464%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x260-307%KO Mach Punch 2x140-165%KO Knock Off37-44% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x201-236%KO | ||
Evolution
Zorua evolves into Zoroark. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zorua with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Zorua
Zorua's fur picks up a blue tint over the standard gray. It's subtle enough that most people wouldn't notice in the wild. Fits squarely in C tier.
Shiny Zorua Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Zorua
Low spawn rates across 3 encounter spots for Zorua. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Zorua in SV
The line opens with Zorua at Lv. 16-31 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Zorua ✓Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.16-31OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.16-31OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.16-31OverworldRate 2%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ZoroarkCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.45-56OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.45-56OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.45-56OverworldRate 1%Socarrat TrailLv.52-56Overworldor evolve from Zorua (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Zorua catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
A few locations for Zorua with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Zorua in PLA
Zorua is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 16-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Zorua ✓Bonechill WastesLv.16-70GrassUncommonAlabaster IcelandsGrassMass outbreak
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into ZoroarkLake AcuityLv.12-70GrassLimitedBonechill WastesLv.16-70GrassUncommonAlabaster IcelandsGrassMass outbreakor evolve from Zorua (Step 1)
Zorua starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Zorua in SwSh
Zorua is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 10-18 across 6 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Zorua ✓Forest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fog
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into ZoroarkLoop LagoonInteract with PokemonRate 100%or evolve from Zorua (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Zorua catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Zorua lurks in the tall grass of Route 1, a low-level catch that turns up at levels 5 to 8 in either version of the Alola adventure.
Where To Catch Zorua in USUM
The line opens with Zorua at Lv. 5-8 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Zorua ✓
Not landing the catch? Calculate Zorua catch rates for Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
Zorua's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
Zorua Guide
Zorua does the job early-game if you need a Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Zoroark before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Yes. Hisuian Zorua is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 8. Plays completely differently from the original.
Game Availability
Zorua first appeared in Black & White and spans 9 games across 5 generations. It later gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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