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Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua is a Dark Type Tricky Fox Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug, Fairy type moves. You can find and catch Zorua in Forest of Focus with a 10% chance to appear during Fog weather. The Max IV Stats of Zorua are 40 HP, 65 Attack, 80 SP Attack, 40 Defense, 40 SP Defense, and 65 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua
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Zorua Galar Pokedex ID: ?

List of Zorua Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 330
HP 40
Attack 65
Defense 40
Special Attack 80
Special Defense 40
Speed 65

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Zorua to have is Mild, this will increase it's Sp. Atk and decrease it's Defense stats.

Zorua Abilities

Ability Type Effect
IllusionNormal

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua Evolutions

How do i evolve Zorua in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua evolves into Zoroark when you reach Level 30.

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Level 30
Zoroark
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Zorua
330654080404065
Zoroark
510105601206060105

Zorua Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Zorua?

A popular spawn location you can find Zorua is in the Forest of Focus area with a 10% chance to spawn during Fog weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Forest of Focus
10%10 - 15

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Forest of Focus
15%13 - 18

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua Raids

Where do i find Zorua Raids?

You can find Zorua raids in the following locations: Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Road, Workout Sea, Honeycalm Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Zorua Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Zorua Weakness

Zorua is a Dark Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ghost, Dark, Psychic type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Fighting
Bug
Fairy
0.5x
Damage
Ghost
Dark
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Psychic

What pokemon is Zorua Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
Xerneas Fairy680
Marshadow Fighting Ghost600
Magearna Steel Fairy600
Genesect Bug Steel600
Diancie Rock Fairy600

What pokemon is Zorua Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
Mewtwo Psychic680
Solgaleo Psychic Steel680
Lunala Psychic Ghost680
Lugia Psychic Flying680
Yveltal Dark Flying680

Pokemon SW and SH Zorua Moves List

What moves can Zorua learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Zorua can learn the dark type move Foul Play at level 48. This Physical move Uses the opponent's Attack stat. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Zorua Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1ScratchPhysical4010035
1LeerStatus—10030Lowers opponent's Defense.
4TormentStatus—10015Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
8Hone ClawsStatus——15Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
12Fury SwipesPhysical188015Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
16Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
20TauntStatus—10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
24Knock OffPhysical97.510020Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
28Fake TearsStatus—10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
32AgilityStatus——30Sharply raises user's Speed.
36ImprisonStatus——10Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
40Night DazeSpecial127.59510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
44Nasty PlotStatus——20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
48Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.

TM Moves Zorua can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial60—20Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42RevengePhysical6010010Power increases if user was hit first.
TM44ImprisonStatus——10Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
TM47Fake TearsStatus—10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM52BouncePhysical85855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM56U-turnPhysical7010020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM57PaybackPhysical7510010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM58AssurancePhysical9010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM59FlingPhysical—10010Power depends on held item.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM77HexSpecial6510010Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
TM79RetaliatePhysical701005Inflicts double damage if a teammate fainted on the last turn.
TM85SnarlSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.

Zorua TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus——20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR12AgilityStatus——30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial9010010May poison opponent.
TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR33Shadow BallSpecial8010015May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR37TauntStatus—10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR38TrickStatus—10010Swaps held items with the opponent.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial9010010
TR49Calm MindStatus——20Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial12010015May cause flinching.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus——20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR77Grass KnotSpecial—10020The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.

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