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Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokemon known for its Illusion ability, fast special attacking style, tricky mind games and evolution from Zorua. This guide covers Zoroark’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Hisuian Zoroark and current Pokemon game availability.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Zoroark guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Zoroark is the evolved form of Zorua. It is a Dark-type Pokemon known for using illusions to disguise itself as another Pokemon, creating mind games in battle and giving it a unique identity across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Zoroark can be useful in competitive Pokemon because Illusion lets it disguise itself as another party member and force opponents to question their first move. Its high Special Attack and Speed make it dangerous when it gets a safe opening.
Zoroark’s biggest strengths are deception, special attacking pressure and coverage moves like Flamethrower, Focus Blast and Sludge Bomb. Its biggest issue is low defensive bulk, so it usually needs careful positioning to get value.
Here are the key facts to know about Zoroark, including its type, ability, height, weight and species information.
Name
Zoroark
National Dex
#0571
Type
Dark
Species
Illusion Fox Pokemon
Height
5’03” / 1.6 m
160 cm
Weight
178.8 lbs / 81.1 kg
81.1 kg
Abilities
Illusion
Zoroark is built around Speed and Special Attack. It can hit hard and move quickly, but its lower defenses mean it usually relies on Illusion, smart switching and offensive pressure.
Zoroark has a strong special movepool with Dark, Fire, Fighting, Poison, Ghost and setup options. These are some of Zoroark’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Zoroark’s signature Dark-type attack, offering strong damage and a chance to lower the target’s accuracy.
A reliable special Dark-type attack that gives Zoroark consistent damage and flinch potential.
A powerful setup move that sharply boosts Zoroark’s Special Attack and can turn it into a dangerous sweeper.
Useful coverage against Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon that might try to switch into Zoroark.
A high-power coverage option that helps Zoroark pressure Dark, Steel, Rock, Ice and Normal-type Pokemon.
Strong coverage against Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon, with a chance to poison the target.
Useful special coverage that pairs well with Zoroark’s offensive role and helps against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
A pivoting move that lets Zoroark deal chip damage while switching out to keep momentum.
Zoroark can learn a wide move pool across different Pokemon games, including Dark, Normal, Fire, Fighting, Poison, Ghost and utility moves. Use the section below to view Zoroark’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Dark and Ghost-type moves, an immunity to Psychic-type moves and weaknesses to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Dark
Weaknesses
Fighting, Bug and Fairy
Resistances
Dark and Ghost
Immunity
Psychic
Zoroark’s ability is the main reason it stands out, allowing it to disguise itself as another Pokemon from the party and create deceptive battle situations.
Makes Zoroark appear as the last non-fainted Pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. This can trick opponents into using the wrong move or playing around the wrong threat.
Zoroark evolves from Zorua at Level 30. Hisuian Zoroark also evolves from Hisuian Zorua at Level 30 when that regional form is available.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Zorua at Level 30
Regional Line
Evolves from Hisuian Zorua at Level 30
Zoroark’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Zoroark is obtained by catching Zorua and evolving it at Level 30, while some titles use events, transfers or regional form availability.
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Zoroark had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Event encounter in Lostlorn Forest after using the Relocator with the required shiny Johto beast. |
 Pokemon White |
Event encounter in Lostlorn Forest after using the Relocator with the required shiny Johto beast. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua is received as a gift in Driftveil City. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua is received as a gift in Driftveil City. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 20 and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 20 and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua can be found at the Trainers’ School at night. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua can be found at the Trainers’ School at night. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua can be found in the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra areas when DLC access is available. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve from Zorua. Zorua can be found in the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra areas when DLC access is available. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Hisuian Zoroark can be found in Alabaster Icelands at Bonechill Wastes and in space-time distortions. Regular Zoroark is not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Zoroark can appear disguised in Socarrat Trail and Tagtree Thicket. It can also be obtained by evolving Zorua at Level 30. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Zoroark can appear disguised in Socarrat Trail and Tagtree Thicket. It can also be obtained by evolving Zorua at Level 30. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Zoroark |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Hisuian Zoroark is Zoroark’s regional form from the Hisui region. Unlike regular Zoroark, Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal and Ghost-type Pokemon, giving it a very different defensive profile and battle identity.
Category
Baneful Fox Pokemon
Type
Normal / Ghost
Height
5’3″
Weight
160.9 lbs
Hisuian Zoroark has the same Illusion ability but changes Zoroark’s typing to Normal and Ghost. That typing gives it immunities to Normal, Fighting and Ghost-type moves, while making Dark-type attacks its main weakness.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Zoroark. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Zoroark is a Dark-type Pokemon. Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal and Ghost-type regional form.
Regular Zoroark is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves. Hisuian Zoroark is weak to Dark-type moves.
Zoroark evolves from Zorua at Level 30. Hisuian Zoroark evolves from Hisuian Zorua at Level 30.
Zoroark’s ability is Illusion, which lets it appear as the last non-fainted Pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
Zoroark’s best moves often include Night Daze, Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball and U-turn.
Yes, Zoroark can be strong when used carefully because Illusion creates mind games and its Special Attack and Speed let it pressure opponents.
The most common way to get Zoroark is to evolve Zorua at Level 30, though some games use events, transfers or special locations.
Yes, Hisuian Zoroark is an official regional form introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus and can appear in supported modern Pokemon games through form-specific availability or transfers.
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