Zorua (Pokémon)

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Zorua Tricky Fox Pokémon Spiteful Fox Pokémon ゾロア Zorua #570 Zorua Hisuian Zorua Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Dark Unknown Zorua Normal Ghost Hisuian Zorua Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ability Illusion Cacophony Hisuian Zorua Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hisuian Zorua 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 Hisuian Zorua 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 27.6 lbs. 12.5 kg Zorua 0 lbs. 0 kg Hisuian Zorua 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 Hisuian Zorua 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 Hisuian Zorua
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.

In Hisui, Zorua has a dual-type Normal/Ghost regional form.

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 is said to have a timid nature which lead to the development of its illusion abilities, 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 in order to search for food. It have been known to occasionally replace normally talkative children. 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.

Due the harsh environment of Hisui and brutal conflict from other Pokémon, the exiled Zoura from other regions take on a new appearance. The form is obtained when a deceased Zoura's lingering soul is reborn through the power of their own hatred to both humans and Pokémon. Its fur is now colored grey with white and red accents. The ears are white with a split cut on both sides. The top fur is white with a long red tail like hair. The eyes change to like orange with red eyelids. There two red markings on forehead. Around Zoura's neck is white ruff of white fur with red at the end with two long red tail fur. Its tail becomes longer and similar to its head fur. It also has four red paws.

Hisuian Zorua can change its appearance to an illusion to appear to any human or Pokémon that are alone. However, their ghostly illusions are created by spite channeled through the fur on its head and tail. Hisuian Zorua can become stronger by absorbing the terror of those who have witnessed its terrifying illusions.

In the anime

Main series

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

In a flashback in The Island of Illusions!, a Nurse Joy took care of a Zorua 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.

Pokémon Evolutions

Zorua in Pokémon Evolutions

A Zorua briefly appeared in a flashback The Plan as one of the Pokémon that N had befriended while living in a forest as a child.

In the manga

Zorua in Pokémon Adventures

Zorua in Pokémon RéBURST

Pocket Monsters HGSS

Zorua debuted in PMHGSS17.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: N's Zorua

A Zorua in Castelia City 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.

Pokémon RéBURST

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 TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Forest of Focus Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)

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, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal

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

Zorua

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×.

Hisuian Zorua

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

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

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

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

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

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 2×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 088 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1616 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2020 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 2424 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2828 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3636 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4040 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10 4444 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15

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/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15

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 VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

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

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zorua in Generation VIII 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 VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Punishment × Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
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
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 570.png File:Spr 8s 570 s.png

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).
• Zorua's Hisuian Form was teased in a blurry found-footage style Promotional Video, and was revealed in full two days later.

Origin

Zorua appears to be 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 may refer to how a kitsune has difficulty in hiding its tail when it takes on human form in some stories. Its facial markings may 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 Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 索羅亞 / 索罗亚 Suǒluóyǎ / Suǒluóyà Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 索羅亞 Soklòh'a Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

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

Related articles

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

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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