Zorua's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
Type-wise, Zorua takes extra damage from Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Volcarona can KO Zorua with Heat Wave (132-156%). Annihilape threatens a KO with Drain Punch (159-187%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 147-173%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave132-156%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x159-187%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x147-173%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x125-147%KO Drain Punch 2x233-274%KO Knock Off33-39% Facade72-85% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zorua View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch88-104%KO U Turn 2x309-364%KO Knock Off48-56% Close Combat 2x352-414%KO | ||
Zorua evolves into Zoroark. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Zorua with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Dark Pulse is the main STAB option after a Nasty Plot boost. Life Orb gives Zorua extra damage on every hit for a health trade to survive the setup turn, and spread EVs make the boosted hits count. Psychic coverage catches resists.
Best Build
Zorua best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Utility Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Knock Off
- Extrasensory
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Counter
- Detect
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
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Utility Moveset
- Counter
- Knock Off
- Burning Jealousy
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
TMs define Zorua's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Foul Play and Night Daze, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Zorua's options are limited here. You've got Dark Pulse and Snarl for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Dark hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Hard to wall, honestly. Zorua threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Flying standing out. Pair that with Foul Play and Night Daze and switchins need to think twice.
The egg pool carries weight here. Captivate and Copycat aren't available any other way for Zorua, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Foul Play and Night Daze for solid options.
low spawn rates across 6 encounter spots for Zorua. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Zorua in Scarlet & Violet
Which version you're playing matters for Zorua. 6 walking spots at Lv. 16-31 spread across Scarlet and Violet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
A few locations for Zorua with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Zorua in Legends: Arceus
Zorua starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Zorua in Sword & Shield
You can catch Zorua through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 10-18, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Zorua's scattered across 2 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Zorua in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Zorua has 2 evolution paths: Zoroark at level 30 and Hisuian Zoroark at level 30. Different conditions, different results.
Zorua has 2 evolution paths: Zoroark at level 30 and Hisuian Zoroark at level 30. Different method for each one.
Zorua does the job early-game if you need a Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Zoroark before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Zorua is catchable across 9 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Zorua first appeared in Black & White and spans 9 games across 6 generations. It later gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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