Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Zarude

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Zarude is a new S Tier Dark Grass Type Rogue Monkey Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 3 Attack EV Yield. Zarude has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 600 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Adamant Nature for Zarude in Pokemon SV.

Stats
Abilities

Zarude Stats

Zarude highest IV stat is Attack (120) and the lowest being Special Attack (70).


Rank	Value	Stat
D	105	HP
S	120	Atk
C	105	Def
D	70	Sp.Atk
D	95	Sp.Def
C	105	Speed
S	600	Total

Pokedex

Pokemon Stats

Zarude Abilities


Abilities	Description
Leaf Guard Ability 1	Leaf Guard prevents the bearer from succumbing to major status ailments (sleep, burns, poisoning, paralysis or freezing) during sunny weather.
Leaf Guard Hidden Ability	Leaf Guard prevents the bearer from succumbing to major status ailments (sleep, burns, poisoning, paralysis or freezing) during sunny weather.

Guide
Breeding

Zarude Guide

Zarude has a 3 Attack EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Zarude is a Adamant nature due to the highest IV stat being Attack.


Zarude	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Weak To	2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 2x 4x
Resistance To	1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 0
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
EV Yield	3 Attack

Breeding Zarude

Zarude can breed with pokemon who share the Undiscovered Egg Group.


Zarude	Value
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless

How To Evolve Zarude in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

We are currently working on our Zarude Evolutions Guide. Meanwhile, you can view all Pokemon evolutions by visiting our Evolution Chart guide.

Evolutions Chart

Where To Find Zarude Locations in Pokemon SV

Zarude Locations


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns

Locations List

Pokemon SV Zarude Weakness

Zarude is a Dark Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Zarude to take More Damage from Fighting, Fairy, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice, Bug type moves, and Less Damage from Ghost, Dark, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic type moves.

Zarude Type Weakness Chart
Damage Taken	Types
+400% Damage From	Bug 4x
+200% Damage From	Fighting 2x Fairy 2x Flying 2x Poison 2x Fire 2x Ice 2x
-50% Less Damage From	Ghost 1/2 Dark 1/2 Ground 1/2 Water 1/2 Grass 1/2 Electric 1/2
-75% Less Damage From
Immune to Damage From	Psychic 0

What pokemon is Zarude Weak Against?

Increased Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Dragonite	+200%
S	Arcanine	+200%
S	Baxcalibur	+200%
S	Koraidon	+200%
S	Salamence	+200%
S	Iron Moth Volcarona	+200%
S	Iron Valiant Gallade	+200%
S	Slither Wing Volcarona	+200%

What pokemon is Zarude Resistant Against?

Reduced Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Garchomp	-50%
S	Palafin Hero	-50%
S	Dragapult	-50%
S	Ting-Lu	-50%
S	Wo-Chien	-50%
S	Hydreigon	-50%
S	Miraidon	-50%
S	Tyranitar	-50%

Pokemon Weaknesses

Best Moves for Zarude in Scarlet and Violet

Zarude Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Thrash and TM Moves like Giga Impact, and Hyper Beam.


Unlock	Move	Description
	Leaf Storm Grass	Tier: S Tier Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
	Solar Beam Grass	Tier: A Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Lv. 84	Power Whip Grass	Tier: A Tier Power: 120 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to lash the target.
	Giga Impact Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Hyper Beam Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

List of Zarude Moves in

Zarude can learn 16 Moves from Leveling Up and 46 TM Moves. Moves like Thrash which, Zarude will learn by reaching level 78. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Giga Impact, Hyper Beam and Close Combat.

Lv Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves

Zarude Level Up Moves

List of the 16 Moves Zarude can learn from leveling up.


Lv	Move	Description
Lv.1	Bind Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Lv.1	Scratch Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical Effect: Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Lv.6	Leer Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user gives opposing Pokemon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Lv.12	Vine Whip Grass	Tier: E Tier Power: 45 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Effect: The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.
Lv.18	Growth Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Lv.24	Fury Swipes Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks by raking the target with claws, scythes, or the like. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Lv.30	Scary Face Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Lv.36	Grass Knot Grass	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Lv.42	Bite Dark	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Effect: The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Lv.48	U-turn Bug	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.
Lv.54	Swagger Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply boosts the target's Attack stat.
Lv.60	Energy Ball Grass	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Lv.66	Synthesis Grass	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Lv.72	Hammer Arm Fighting	Tier: D Tier Power: 100 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.
Lv.78	Thrash Normal	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Lv.84	Power Whip Grass	Tier: A Tier Power: 120 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to lash the target.

Zarude TM Moves

List of the 46 Moves Zarude can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).


TM	Move	Description
	Acrobatics Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 55 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
	Aerial Ace Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
	Body Slam Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
	Brick Break Fighting	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
	Bulk Up Fighting	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting its Attack and Defense stats.
	Bullet Seed Grass	Tier: E Tier Power: 25 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Effect: The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
	Close Combat Fighting	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
	Crunch Dark	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
	Dark Pulse Dark	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
	Dig Ground	Tier: D Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
	Drain Punch Fighting	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
	Encore Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
	Endure Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
	Energy Ball Grass	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Facade Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
	Fling Dark	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
	Giga Drain Grass	Tier: C Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
	Giga Impact Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Grass Knot Grass	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
	Grassy Terrain Grass	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokemon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
	Helping Hand Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
	Hyper Beam Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Hyper Voice Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
	Leaf Storm Grass	Tier: S Tier Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
	Low Kick Fighting	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
	Low Sweep Fighting	Tier: E Tier Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
	Magical Leaf Grass	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
	Mud Shot Ground	Tier: E Tier Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
	Nasty Plot Dark	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
	Protect Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
	Rest Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
	Rock Slide Rock	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokemon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokemon flinch.
	Rock Tomb Rock	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
	Scary Face Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
	Seed Bomb Grass	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
	Sleep Talk Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
	Snarl Dark	Tier: D Tier Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokemon.
	Solar Beam Grass	Tier: A Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
	Substitute Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
	Sunny Day Fire	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
	Swift Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Special Effect: Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
	Swords Dance Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
	Take Down Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
	Taunt Dark	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Effect: The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
	Thief Dark	Tier: D Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Effect: The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
	U-turn Bug	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.

Zarude Egg Moves

List of the 6 Moves Zarude can learn from being hatched from an egg.


Move	Description
Sucker Punch Dark	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Dragon Tail Dragon	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The target is knocked away, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon.
Confuse Ray Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Curse Ghost	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Disable Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Effect: For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.
Double Team Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.

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