Zoroark (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Zoroark (disambiguation).

Zoroark ゾロアーク Zoroark #571 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Illusion Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Zoroark 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 178.8 lbs. 81.1 kg Zoroark 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 179	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Zoroark 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zoroark (Japanese: ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Dark-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Zorua starting at level 30.

Both it and Zorua were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.

Biology

Physiology

Zoroark is a bipedal fox-like Pokémon, and mainly grayish-brown in coloration with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears, the insides of which have red coloration. Zoroark also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. Zoroark has a large, voluminous mane, primarily red in coloration but with black tips. The mane also somewhat resembles a ponytail, as a teal bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. Zoroark has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows, and Zoroark's three claws, as well as the claws on its feet, are red in coloration. Zoroark's eyes are red-rimmed with light blue irises.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Zoroark are capable of creating illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, deluding many people simultaneously. However, unlike Pokémon that are able to Transform, Zoroark is incapable of physically changing itself into another form; it is merely capable of casting illusions. Thus, Zoroark's type and stats do not change when casting an illusion, and it is unable to use the moves or Abilities of the Pokémon that it is pretending to be. Notably, when a Zoroark takes the form of a human, as it does in Pokémon Black and White Versions 2, it is capable of human speech. However, in Black and White, the Zoroark that can be encountered in Lostlorn Forest that is disguised as a human does not speak, and instead makes a screeching growl as she attacks the player. They can, however, make convincing illusions of attacks, and these illusions are extremely realistic, to the point that even cameras are fooled and one may believe they're being physically affected, though the illusion does not have any direct physical effect. Zoroark, along with its pre-evolution, are the only Pokémon capable of learning Night Daze.

Behavior

Zoroark live in groups, where unity is strong. They are extremely protective of those they care about and are willing to go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking their own life, and also hold grudges on those who harm their loved ones. Zoroark has the ability to create illusions to confuse foes, and will even create illusory landscapes to hide its territory. Zoroark apparently will hide their Zorua young in their mane to protect them and carry them around.

There are stories that say Zoroark punishes those who attempt to catch it by trapping them in an illusion.

Habitat

Zoroark appears to live in forests, and will create an illusory landscape to protect its den. One particular Zoroark resides in Lostlorn Forest, using its illusions to betwitch both Trainers and Pokémon to protect its lair.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Zoroark in the anime

Major appearances

Zoroark (M13)

Zoroark has a central role in the 13th Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions. She is blackmailed by Grings Kodai to attack Crown City under the guises of Suicune, Entei, and Raikou in exchange for Zorua's safety, unaware of the fact that Zorua managed to escape.

Other

Zoroark made its TV debut in The Island of Illusions!. It inhabited Mahora Islet and used its illusion abilities to create Giant Pokémon in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from poachers. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a Nurse Joy once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.

In the manga

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Zoroark in Pokémon RéBURST.

Hariru has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Zoroark (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. White Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Black 2 Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Y Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Two Lostlorn Forest (requires Shiny fateful encounter Entei, Raikou, or Suicune) Evolve Zorua (requires fateful encounter Celebi) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Zorua Dream World None
Generation VI X Y Rare Route 20 and Pokémon Village

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Glacier Palace - Western Spire, Magnagate dungeons, Dreamy Island, Cape at the Edge, Silent Tundra, Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Trailhead Field (post-ending)
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Zorua

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokémon Smash! Zoroark	Japanese	Japan	50	January 16 to February 6, 2011
	Pokémon Smash! Zoroark	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	February 15 to March 14, 2011
	Summer 2011 Zoroark	English	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
	Summer 2011 Zoroark	French	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
	Summer 2011 Zoroark	German	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
	Summer 2011 Zoroark	Italian	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
	Summer 2011 Zoroark	Spanish	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
	Station Zoroark	Korean	South Korea	50	June 26 to August 28, 2011
	Zoroark Month Zoroark	English	Australia and North America	50	September 16 to October 16, 2011
	Zoroark Month Zoroark	French	Australia and North America	50	September 16 to October 16, 2011

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 510	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 00Start Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 055 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 099 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 1313 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1717 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 2121 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2525 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 2929 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 3030 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 3434 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 3939 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4444 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 4949 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 5454 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 5959 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 6464 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
	Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100%	30
	Memento	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zoroark in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zoroark in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zoroark can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zoroark cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pokémon Smash! ZoroarkBW Summer 2011 ZoroarkBW Toys "R" Us ZoroarkBW	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
A superscript level indicates that Zoroark can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zoroark

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She is originally from the Tech Area. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Night Daze Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Illusion Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Pride Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Shadow Dash Evolves from Zorua when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kotarō

Evolution

Unevolved Zorua  Dark

Level 30 →

First Evolution Zoroark  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Zoroark images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Zoroark's silhouette on Pokémon Sunday

• Zoroark was first revealed by Junichi Masuda as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of Pokémon Sunday. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro, alongside its pre-evolution, Zorua.
• Due to its debut before Generation V in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, it can be seen as a parallel to Lucario, which debuted in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, prior to the release of Generation IV. Unlike Lucario, however, Zoroark was revealed at the same time as its pre-evolved form.
  • They both share the same names in Japanese and English versions of the game, are in the Field Egg Group and need 1,059,860 Exp. to reach level 100.
• Though evolving from Zorua at level 30, pre-release information from CoroCoro suggested it would evolve from Zorua by a method different from known evolution methods. What this method might have been if it was true is unknown.

Origin

Zoroark is likely based on kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to Ninetales, another Pokémon based on kitsune. Its facial markings draw from Kabuki and Noh theatre makeup. It also resembles a werewolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic canid, like most werewolves. Its large claws are also werewolf-like.

Name origin

Zoroark may be a combination of zorro (Spanish for fox) and dark, 悪 aku (evil), or arch- (prefix for "top" or "chief").

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゾロアーク Zoroark From zorro and dark or 悪 aku French Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name German Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Korean 조로아크 Joroakeu Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 Suǒluóyǎkè / Suǒluóyàkè Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Zoroark (M13)

External links

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