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No. 0571

Zoroark

Illusion Fox Pokémon

Zoroark
Official art
Dark
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
81.1 kg 178.8 lbs
Base stat total
510 top 25%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark's own body.
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Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk10599–172193–339
Def6058–123112–240
SpA120112–189220–372
SpD6058–123112–240
Spe10599–172193–339
Total510Higher than 75% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk105Def60Spe105SpD60SpA120

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Zoroark outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172Zoroark · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  9. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  10. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  11. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  12. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  13. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 157Zoroark · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  16. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 125Zoroark · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

  • Illusion

    Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#171 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 4 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (43.4%) · Illusion (100%) · Timid (33.2%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (38.2%)

Moves Night Daze, Protect, Snarl, Flamethrower

Singles

#174 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (54.5%) · Illusion (100%) · Timid (48.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (53%)

Moves Night Daze, Flamethrower, Sludge Bomb, Counter

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.25% of teams · rank #125 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Illusion
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Dark
  1. U-turn
  2. Knock Off
  3. Trick
  4. Low Kick

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.83%
  • Rated 1500+0.65%
  • Rated 1630+0.25%
  • Rated 1760+0.05%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.25%

Moves

  • U-turn73.4%
  • Knock Off73.3%
  • Trick60.6%
  • Low Kick60.6%
  • Dark Pulse39.4%
  • Flamethrower23.8%
  • Focus Blast13.7%
  • Grass Knot13.7%
  • Sucker Punch13.1%
  • Nasty Plot12.6%

Items

  • Choice Scarf60.6%
  • Choice Specs14%
  • Black Glasses12.7%
  • Life Orb9.7%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots2.9%
  • Wide Lens0%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe60.6%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.7%
  • Naive 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe12.7%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe12.5%
  • Hasty 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe0.4%

Tera types

  • Dark81.4%
  • Fighting8.2%
  • Fire7.6%
  • Ghost2.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0570ZoruaDark
    1. Level 30#0571ZoroarkDark

Moves

Level up 15

EvoNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
1Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
1U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
20TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
24Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
28Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
34AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
40ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
46Night DazeHas a 40% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.DarkSpec8595%10
52Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
58Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 57

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Illusion Fox Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#077Updated Unova#152Mountain Kalos#125Updated Alola#029Updated Melemele#029Updated Poni#013Isle of Armor#088Hisui#220Paldea#229

  1. With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark's own body.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Seeking to ease the burden of their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.

    Shield

  3. This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe.

    Sword

  4. If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It doesn’t just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions.

    Ultra Sun

  6. Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

    Black 2 · White 2

  7. Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

    White · X · Omega Ruby

  8. Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
ゾロアーク
Japanese (romaji)
Zoroark
Korean
조로아크
Chinese (Traditional)
索羅亞克
Chinese (Simplified)
索罗亚克
French
Zoroark
German
Zoroark
Spanish
Zoroark
Italian
Zoroark

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
179
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Insular SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Y 2 areas
  • Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
  • Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
X 2 areas
  • Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
  • Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
White 1 area
  • Lostlorn ForestStatic encounter · Lv 25
Black 1 area
  • Lostlorn ForestStatic encounter · Lv 25