Zoroark

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Zoroark

(ゾロアーク Zoroaaku)

Illusion Fox Pokémon Pokémon

Pokédex

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12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂

'Gray'

Unknown

Weight

Height

81.1kg
178.79 pounds

???

1.6m
5'3" feet

???

Body style

Footprint

Cry

Azurilland Pokédex

Generation IV

Generation V

Stats
HP	Attack	Defense
60	105	60
Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
120	60	105
Total
510

Zoroark (Japanese:ゾロアーク Zoroaaku) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is the evolution of Zorua. It has the ability Illusion.

It can only be obtained by either evolving a Zorua, though it could once be obtained through an event by transferring either a Shiny Entei, Suicune, or Raikou. By bringing the legendary with you in your party, you can initiate a event where you get to face a girl in a trailer located in Lostlorn Forest, who has what seems to be one of the three Legendary Beasts. Attacking it, however, reveals that its actually a Zoroark, and can be captured. When caught, it will know the moves Fury Swipes, Faint Attack, Scary Face, Taunt, and Night Burst.

Anime

Zoroark appears in a new Pokémon movie called Zoroark: Master of Illusions. In that movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mi-Mah) throughout. It may be Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.

Evolution

Zoroark is the evolved form of Zorua as of level 30.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location
Black/White	Lostlorn Forest

Pokédex Entries

Generations I - IV
Zoroark did not appear during the Generation I - IV games.
Black
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
White
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Black 2
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White 2
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Alpha Sapphire
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Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
1	Hone Claws	-	-%	15	Dark	Status
5	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
9	Hone Claws	-	-%	15	Dark	Status
13	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Faint Attack	—	60%	-	Dark	Physical
21	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
25	Taunt	-	100%	20	Dark	Status
29	Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
30	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
34	Torment	-	100%	15	Dark	Status
39	Agility	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
44	Embargo	-	100%	15	Dark	Status
49	Punishment	-	100%	5	Dark	Physical
54	Nasty Plot	-	-%	20	Dark	Status
59	Imprison	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
64	Night Daze	85	95%	10	Dark	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
I	Zoroark did not appear in Generation I
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal		Back
II	Zoroark did not appear in Generation II
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
III	Zoroark did not appear in Generation III
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
IV	Zoroark did not appear in Generation IV
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back

Gallery

Trivia

Zoroark is likely based on Kitsune (fox) of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to Ninetales, another Pokémon based on Kitsune. It also resembles a werewolf, which is half man and half wolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic Canid, like most werewolves.
Zoroark is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are Umbreon, Poochyena, Mightyena, Darkrai, Liepard, Zorua and Purrloin.
Zoroark's name comes from zorro, which is Spanish for "fox", and "dark".
Zoroark in the first non-legendary Pokémon to be completely event exclusive and unobtainable during normal game play.
Zoruark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime. (Zoroark: Master of Illusions)

References