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zorua
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Zorua

Tricky Fox Pokémon

Dark

It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.

Base Stats

HP 40
Attack 65
Defense 40
Sp. Atk 80
Sp. Def 40
Speed 65
Total 330

Type Effectiveness

Weak to
Resistant to
Immune to

Abilities

Evolution Chain

zoroark Zoroark Lv. 30

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Tricky Fox Pokémon
Height 0.7 m
Weight 12.5 kg
Base Exp 66
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Ground

Sprites

zorua Front Front
zorua Back Back
zorua Front Shiny Front Shiny
zorua Back Shiny Back Shiny
zorua Official Art Official Art
zorua Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

lc Usage: 0.3%
Mixed Attacker
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Naive
EVs
Atk 200
Def 40
Spe 240
Choice Scarf
Moves
Dark Pulse / Night Daze
Hidden Power Fighting / Hidden Power Fire
Pursuit / Extrasensory
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Naive / Hasty
EVs
HP 36
SpA 200
Spe 240
Nasty Plot
Moves
Dark Pulse / Night Daze
Extrasensory / Sucker Punch
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Timid / Naive
EVs
Def 40
SpA 200
Spe 240

Strategy Overview

Zorua is one of the many unique new threats introduced in BW. With base 80 Special Attack, base 65 Speed, and subpar defenses, Zorua appears to be a canine similar to Houndour without the STAB Fire Blast and Flash Fire to worry about, making it seem underwhelming in comparison. However, looks can be very deceiving thanks to Zorua's signature ability, Illusion, which allows it to masquerade as a teammate in the user's party. Sadly, with Fighting-types such as Timburr and Mienfoo running around with strong Fighting-type priority moves, Zorua must also tread carefully to not make a fatal mistake. Despite its weaknesses, opponents must still be on their guard with this mischievous little fox now running around the ranks of Little Cup.

Most Used Moves

U-turn
21.4%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
46.7%
Eviolite
36.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc