Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. An Illusion Fox Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Zoroark Weakness
Zoroark's Normal/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Dark. It shrugs off Normal, Fighting, and Ghost-type attacks completely. At base 110 Speed, Zoroark outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Ghost |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x102-120%KO Crunch 2x135-159%KO Bite 2x102-120%KO Snarl 2x70-83% | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Bisharp builds →Night Slash 2x112-132%KO Assurance 2x95-113%KO Snarl 2x51-60% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x112-132%KO Bite 2x84-99% Assurance 2x84-99% Snarl 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x109-129%KO Dark Pulse 2x102-120%KO Snarl 2x70-83% Payback 2x58-69% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x100-118%KO Knock Off 2x68-81% Snarl 2x52-62% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Incineroar can KO Zoroark with Knock Off (96-114%). Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 122-143%.
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x96-114%KO Flare Blitz88-104%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn31-37% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x122-143%KO Ice Shard38-45% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+45 over Zorua), and Zoroark peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Zoroark to get Zorua eggs using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Comeuppance, Detect, Extrasensory and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Zoroark Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Zoroark comes in. Choice Specs gives boosted special damage with move lock, and Illusion adds to that. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Fire coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Zoroark best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Trick
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Nasty Plot
Doubles Special Stallbreaker Moveset
- Memento
- Taunt
- Snarl
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Dark Pulse
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Zoroark's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Bug and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Hisuian Zoroark in Scarlet & Violet
Finding Hisuian Zoroark at low spawn rates takes patience. 6 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Zoroark in Scarlet & Violet
Zorua is your first catch on the way to Zoroark. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-56 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ZoruaTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.16-31 Forest3%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.16-31 Forest3%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.16-31 Route3%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.16-31 Route3%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.16-31 Route2%MidWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.16-31 Route2%Mid
Step 2Zoroark ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.45-56 Water1%LateCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.45-56 Water1%LateTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.45-56 Forest1%LateTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.45-56 Forest1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.45-56 Route1%LateWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.45-56 Route1%Lateor evolve from Zorua (Step 1)
Zoroark Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Zoroark B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Dark Pulse with Choice Specs is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Houndoom (Dark) when using Zoroark. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Zoroark's base 110 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 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zoroark is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Best used as a sweeper.
For Scarlet & Violet, Zoroark has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves