Is Zoroark Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Zorua evolves at level 30. Dark with AbilityIllusion. The disguise tricks trainers into using ineffective moves. Strong Sp. Atk and Speed handle Shauntal and Caitlin. More accessible in BW2 than BW and just as fun through the story.
Zorua has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Zorua has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Zorua trades roughly evenly with Burgh's team.
Zorua trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Zoroark trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Zoroark trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Zoroark trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Zoroark has the type edge here and should clean up Marlon's team.
Zoroark has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Grimsley's team hits Zoroark's weaknesses hard.
Zoroark has the type edge here and should clean up Caitlin's team.
Zoroark trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Zoroark trades roughly evenly with Iris's team.
Zoroark cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 30.
How to Get Zoroark in Black 2 & White 2
Zoroark can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Zorua from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Zoroark in B2W2
Step 1Obtain ZoruaCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Black & WhiteAvailableCatch in Black & White via Gift · Castelia City · Event: Celebi, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 101 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 1. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Forest of Focus · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Bonechill Wastes. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · West Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Zoroark ✓
Zoroark Weakness
Zoroark's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting and Bug. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. At base 105 Speed, Zoroark outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Zoroark Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Zoroark
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x177-208%KO | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x125-148%KO | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x75-88% | ||
 Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x147-174%KO Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x179-210%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x121-143%KO Brick Break 2x76-90% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x128-151%KO | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 2x150-177%KO Rock Smash 2x35-41% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x180-212%KO Megahorn 2x180-212%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x179-211%KO Megahorn 2x179-211%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x103-122%KO X-Scissor 2x62-72% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x138-163%KO X-Scissor 2x82-97% | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Scrafty builds →High Jump Kick 2x148-174%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x103-122%KO X-Scissor 2x62-72% | ||
Scrafty DarkFighting | C | |
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x187-220%KO X-Scissor 2x83-98% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x182-214%KO Megahorn 2x182-214%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x138-162%KO X-Scissor 2x62-73% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Zoroark with Fire Blast (107-126%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain49-57% Fire Blast107-126%KO | ||
Zoroark Evolutions
Evolved from Zorua. Zoroark is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Zorua), and Zoroark peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
B2W2 Zoroark Best Moveset
AbilityIllusion disguises Zoroark as another team member, forcing opponents to guess wrong about moves and type matchups. 120 Sp. Atk at 105 Speed fires Dark TermStab from behind the trick. The moveset wins through misinformation. Once the disguise breaks, 60/60 defenses can't absorb many hits.
Best Build
Zoroark best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Captivate and Counter on Zoroark. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Foul Play and Night Daze, they expand what Zoroark can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Zoroark Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Zoroark B-Tier: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 for the right team. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) and Heracross (Bug) when using Zoroark. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Zoroark's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Illusion takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move. That's the one you want on Zoroark. It's the only ability Zoroark has.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zoroark is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Best used as a sweeper.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Focus Blast, and Hiddenpowerice on Zoroark. Flamethrower is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Black & White, Zoroark has appeared in 9 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves