Zorua (Pokémon)

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

Zorua Tricky Fox Pokémon ゾロア Zorua #570 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Illusion Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Zorua 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 27.6 lbs. 12.5 kg Zorua 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 66	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Zorua 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 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

Zorua (Japanese: ゾロア Zorua) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Zoroark starting at level 30.

Both it and Zoroark were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010.

Biology

Zorua is a slate gray, fox-like Pokémon with red and black accents. Its ears are triangular with dark insides, and it has a large tuft of fur tipped with red on top of its head. It has greenish blue eyes with red eyelids. There are circular, red markings above the eyes that resemble eyebrows. Its muzzle is short and tapered with two small fangs seen in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Zorua possesses a ruff of black fur around its neck and four short limbs tipped with red. Its tail is short and bushy. Zorua can change its physical appearance, though this transformation is merely an illusion as it keeps its own type and moves.

Zorua keeps its true form hidden to ensure its safety, and takes on the appearance of other Pokémon to frighten off enemies. Sometimes it will take the form of a silent child. As seen in its movie debut, the tail of an unpracticed Zorua may remain when it takes on a human form, and if the tail is touched, it will revert to its true form. Zorua is mischievous and loves to surprise others. Night Daze is its former signature move.

In the anime

Zorua in the anime

Major appearances

Zorua (M13)

Zorua debuted in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, where it was used by the antagonist, Grings Kodai, to blackmail its foster mother Zoroark into attacking Crown City. It escaped and met Ash and his friends before befriending Celebi. Zorua and Celebi were captured by Kodai, but they were able to defeat him with help from Zoroark and the three Shiny Legendary beasts serving as Crown City's guardians.

Luke's Zorua

Luke's female Zorua debuted in Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!, where she was used to play multiple roles in her Trainer's films.

Other

A Zorua appeared in a flashback in The Island of Illusions!, where it was taken care of by a Nurse Joy years ago. It was revealed to have evolved into a Zoroark in the present day.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Zorua appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW038 Zorua Ash's Pokédex Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokémon. Zorua hides its true form by changing its shape into people and Pokémon, and loves to surprise people.

In the manga

Zorua in Pokémon Adventures

Zorua in Pokémon RéBURST.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: N's Zorua

A Zorua appeared in Castelia City where he fought Black's Tep, teasing him throughout the entire battle before escaping. The same Zorua later appears to wreak havoc on the Driftveil Drawbridge. Later, it is revealed that this Zorua worked alongside N. He first appeared in Listening to Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Zorua debuted in PMHGSS17.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Hariru has a Zorua, which evolved into Zoroark; he can use it as a Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Zorua (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Rumble Blast; Zorua is one of Cobalion's minions. It acts as a guide during Chapter 3, and helps the player to Firebreathing Mountain where it reveals its true intentions and calls in an army of Fossil Pokémon as well as a Zoroark. It was later rusted when Cobalion's forces tried to infiltrate the World Axle. After the game's events, it makes a full recovery and returns to Westerly Town.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #076 Unova B2W2: #151 Black It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child. White To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. Black 2 It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #124 Hoenn #— X It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. Y To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. Omega Ruby It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. Alpha Sapphire To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #028 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it's not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else. Ultra Moon If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #087 Sword Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua's ability to take on the forms of other creatures. Shield Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Castelia City (requires fateful encounter Celebi) Breed Zoroark (requires Shiny fateful encounter Entei, Raikou, or Suicune) Black 2 White 2 Received from Rood in Driftveil City (N's Pokémon)
Generation VI X Y Breed Zoroark Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 101 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trainers' School Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Forest of Focus (Fog)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: Trailhead Field PokéPark 2 Arbor Area MD GTI Glacial Underpass (B1-B9), Glacier Palace (1F-13F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle, Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest, Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 4 Shuffle Rainbow Park: Stage 50 Graucus Hall: Stage 461 Rumble World Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (All Areas), White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (All Areas) Picross Area 16: Stage 01
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 330	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 VII Other generations: V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 099 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 1313 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1717 Feint 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 3333 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4141 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 4545 Punishment Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 5 4949 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 5353 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5757 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Copycat Normal Status — —% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15 Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zorua in Generation VII 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 Zorua in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zorua Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Zorua can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Zorua cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zorua Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He traveled with Zoroark. He likes Zoroark very much. The two have settled in the Arbor Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Foul Play Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Illusion Ability 2: Melee Ability 3: Disgust Defense: ★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves into Zoroark when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kotarō
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #063 Sinister Power Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Super Cheer
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 153 Base Defense: 78 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Scratch, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Aerial Ace, Dark Pulse

Evolution

Unevolved Zorua  Dark

Level 30 →

First Evolution Zoroark  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• Zorua was first revealed with its evolved form in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
• Zorua and its evolved form are the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-exclusive for a time (prior to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2).

Origin

Zorua is likely based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a mythical fox capable of shape-shifting. The concept of a Zorua still having its tail while in human form refers to how a kitsune has difficulty in hiding its tail when it takes on human form in some stories. Its facial markings draw inspiration from Kabuki and Noh theater makeup.

In addition, Zorua's habit of replacing children with itself is similar to Irish folklore about the changeling, a fairy-child that replaces human children kidnapped by fairies or, in some tales, the devil. Zorua also resembles the trickster characters of many cultures in both appearance and behavior; such characters are often depicted as foxes.

Name origin

Zorua may be a combination of zorro (Spanish for fox) and rua (Irish for red, possibly referring to its red fur; madra rua is Irish for fox).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゾロア Zorua From zorro French Zorua Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zorua Same as English/Japanese name German Zorua Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zorua Same as English/Japanese name Korean 조로아 Zorua Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 索羅亞 / 索罗亚 Suǒluóyǎ / Suǒluóyà Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Зоруа Zorua Transcription of English name Thai โซรัว Zoroa Transcription of original Japanese name

Related articles

• Zorua (M13)
• Luke's Zorua
• N's Zorua

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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