High risk, high reward with Zoroark. The offense is outstanding but the bulk won't survive much — 60 base HP is the weak link. Psychic moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Introduced in Gen 5.
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack 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.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Zoroark Weakness
AvgZoroark's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves. 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.
Evolved from Zorua. Zoroark is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Zoroark to get Zorua eggs from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Copycat, Counter and 6 more.
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Zoroark can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Illusion supports the sweep, and Fire coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Zoroark Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Nasty Plot
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Captivate and Copycat 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Zoroark appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Zoroark in X & Y
Zorua is your first catch on the way to Zoroark. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 48-50 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Obtain Zorua
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We rate Zoroark C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 120 Sp. Atk stands out.
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.
Zoroark appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since debuting in Black & White, Zoroark has appeared in 9 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A