Pokémon#571

Zoroark

Type: Dark • Also known asIllusion Fox Pokémon

Generation 5

Description

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

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Base Stats

Attack

105

Defense

Sp. Atk

120

Sp. Def

Speed

105

Total

510

Weak to

Fighting

Bug

Fairy

Resists

Ghost

Dark

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Gray

Shape

Upright

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Zorua#570

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National: #571Conquest Gallery: #155Hisui: #220Isle Of Armor: #88Kalos Mountain: #125Original Unova: #77Paldea: #229Updated Alola: #29

Varieties

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

179

EV Yield

+2 Sp. Atk

Growth Curve

Medium Slow

\frac{6x^3}{5} - 15x^2 + 100x - 140

Exp at Lv. 50

117,360

Exp at Lv. 100

1,059,860

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Evolution Chain

#570

Zorua

→

Level 30

#571

Zoroark

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Black

1 spots

100% max

Lostlorn Forest

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 25
Conditions: Any

White

1 spots

100% max

Lostlorn Forest

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 25
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

1 spots

20% max

Poni Grove

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 52-55
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

20% max

Poni Grove

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 52-55
Conditions: Any

4 spots

5% max

Pokemon Village

Method: Walking in yellow flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Pokemon Village

Method: Walking in purple flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Road 20

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Road 20

Method: Walking in red flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

4 spots

5% max

Pokemon Village

Method: Walking in yellow flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Pokemon Village

Method: Walking in purple flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Road 20

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Road 20

Method: Walking in red flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Fighting

Bug

Fairy

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Psychic

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Ghost

Psychic

Strategic Insight

Zoroark's dark typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Foul Play

Learned at Lv. 58

Sword Shield

Dark

Power: 95Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

Night Daze

Learned at Lv. 64

X Y

Dark

Power: 85Accuracy: 95PP: 10Special

Has a 40% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

Night Slash

Learned at Lv. 30

X Y

Dark

Power: 70Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.

Bounce

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Flying

Power: 85Accuracy: 85PP: 5PhysicalParalysis

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

Covet

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Normal

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 25Physical

Takes the target’s item.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Embargo

Learned at Lv. 44

X Y

Dark

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusEmbargo

Target cannot use held items.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.

Torment

Learned at Lv. 34

X Y

Dark

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusTorment

Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.

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Reference Data

Pokédex Data

Height

1.6 m

Weight

81.1 kg

Type

Dark

Abilities

Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Ground

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

87.5%

♀

12.5%

🐣

Hatch Steps

5,100

Hatch Counter: 20

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Night Slash

night-slash

Lv. 30

Hone Claws

hone-claws

Lv. 9

Imprison

imprison

Lv. 59

Leer

leer

Lv. 1

Night Daze

night-daze

Lv. 64

Pursuit

pursuit

Lv. 5

Scratch

scratch

Lv. 1

Torment

torment

Lv. 34

U Turn

u-turn

Lv. 1

Fury Swipes

fury-swipes

Lv. 13

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 21

Feint Attack

feint-attack

Lv. 17

Taunt

taunt

Lv. 25

Knock Off

knock-off

Lv. 24

Fake Tears

fake-tears

Lv. 28

Foul Play

foul-play

Lv. 58

Agility

agility

Lv. 39

Embargo

embargo

Lv. 44

Punishment

punishment

Lv. 49

Nasty Plot

nasty-plot

Lv. 54

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Description

TCG Cards

Base Stats

Species Identity

Regional Pokédex Numbers

Varieties

Training Profile

Evolution Chain

Encounter Guide

Lostlorn Forest

Lostlorn Forest

Poni Grove

Poni Grove

Pokemon Village

Pokemon Village

Road 20

Road 20

Pokemon Village

Pokemon Village

Road 20

Road 20

Type Matchups

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

Resistances

½× Resistance

Immunities

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Strategic Insight

Move Insights

Best STAB Options

Foul Play

Night Daze

Night Slash

Coverage Picks

Body Slam

Bounce

Covet

Utility & Status

Embargo

Attract

Body Slam

Torment

Related Guides & News

Related Pokémon

Reference Data

Breeding Information

Egg Groups

Gender Ratio

Hatch Steps

Capture Rate

Base Happiness

Growth Rate

Pokédex Entries

Species Identity

Regional Pokédex Numbers

Varieties

Training Profile

Evolution Chain

Encounter Guide

Lostlorn Forest

Lostlorn Forest

Poni Grove

Poni Grove

Pokemon Village

Pokemon Village

Road 20

Road 20

Pokemon Village

Pokemon Village

Road 20

Road 20

Move Insights

Best STAB Options

Foul Play

Night Daze

Night Slash

Coverage Picks