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Zoroark(ゾロアーク, Zoroaaku?, trans. Zoroaaku) (ZORE-oh-ark^[1]) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It has a Normal/Ghost-type Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII.

1 Biology
- 1.1 Physiology
  - 1.1.1 Unovan
  - 1.1.2 Hisuian
- 1.2 Behavior
  - 1.2.1 Unovan
  - 1.2.2 Hisuian
- 1.3 Natural abilities
2 Evolution
3 Game Info
- 3.1 Game Locations
- 3.2 Pokédex Entries
- 3.3 Stats
- 3.4 Learnset
  - 3.4.1 Leveling
  - 3.4.2 TM/HM
  - 3.4.3 Breeding
  - 3.4.4 Tutoring
- 3.5 Sprites
- 3.6 Battle animation sprites
4 Appearances
- 4.1 Anime
  - 4.1.1 Supporting
  - 4.1.2 Minor
- 4.2 Pokémon: Hisuian Snow
5 Trivia
- 5.1 Origin
- 5.2 Etymology
6 Gallery
- 6.1 Unovan Form
- 6.2 Hisuian Form
7 See also

Biology

Physiology

Unovan

Zoroark is a fox like Pokémon covered mainly in dark grayish fur. It has a pointed muzzle, red lining around its eyes and mouth, teal eyes, a fluffy black ruff of fur around its neck, and a long, voluminous spiky crimson mane with grey tips tied into a ponytail with a teal-colored band encircles the bottom part of Zoroark's mane. It has three sharp red claws on both its hands and feet.

Hisuian

Zoroark's Hisuian form consists of light grey fur on its body, a white mane with red tips resembling tendrils, red spots on its arms and legs and deep navy blue claws. Its eyes are yellow with red markings on the edge and deep blue inside of its ears. The red tips and spots on its body are results of laceration caused by their intense hatred and malice for humans and other Pokémon.

Behavior

Unovan

Zoroark are mysterious and sometimes mischievous Pokémon, although they are generally more serious than their pre-evolution Zorua. They are very protective of their homes and their family. They will use illusions to trick enemies and prevent them from entering their lair. They are extremely protective of those it cares about and will go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking their own lives, and one can hold grudges on those who harm its loved ones. Zoroark will hide their Zorua young in their manes to protect them and carry them around.

There are stories that say Zoroark punishes those who attempt to catch it by trapping them in an illusion. Some domesticated Zoroark, nonetheless, may instead perform their illusions to ease their lonely trainers' solitude.

Hisuian

Hisuian Zoroark are notably more maliciously and ferociously aggressive than regular Zoroark. They are reckless and tend to assail their victims with their incredibly terrifying illusory projections that can terrify them from the inside out. However, they still display a compassionate streak to their loved ones, notably their Zorua children. Additionally, they can prove themselves to be invaluable allies once they establish trust with humans and other Pokémon.

A Unovan Zoroark can morph or reincarnate into a Hisuian Zoroark, either through perishing in the harsh strifes in the wild after being casted away, or losing their beloved Zorua child and subsequently overwhelmed by intense malice and emotional pain.

Natural abilities

Zoroark can create incredibly realistic illusions. However, Zoroark are incapable of physically changing themselves into another form; they are merely capable of casting illusions. They can transform into both people and other Pokémon. When a Zoroark takes the form of a human, it is capable of human speech. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously and cameras with their illusion-generating powers.

Zoroark can easily stand on 2 legs, but when they need to run, they resort to all fours.

In the Sun and Moon series, Zoroark can also use its illusionary powers show memories of the past.

Hisuian Zoroark can project illusions from the spiteful power they emit from their long writhing fur, which can inflict both severe physical and psychological harm on their foes, damaging their victims' bodies from both inside and out as well as driving them mad by the terror. Hisuian Zoroark can also make their illusion of humans talking, to the point of easily fooling anyone in order to get food.

Evolution

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

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Lostlorn Forest	Event
Black 2 and White 2	Evolve Zorua	None
X and Y	Route 20, Pokémon Village	Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Zorua	None

Pokédex Entries

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
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
White 2
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
X
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Y
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Omega Ruby
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Alpha Sapphire
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Ultra Sun
It doesn’t just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions.
Ultra Moon
If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.
Sword
This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe.
Shield
Seeking to ease the burden of their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.
Legends: Arceus
Hisuian Form: With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark's own body.

Stats

Normal
Hisuian

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

Stats
HP	55
Attack	100
Defense	60
Sp. Atk	125
Sp. Def	60
Speed	110
Total	510

Learnset

Leveling

Generation VII
Generation VI
Generation V
See Also
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LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
1	Night Daze	85	95%	10	Dark	Special
1	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
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
Evo	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
5	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
9	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
13	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
21	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
29	Foul Play	95	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.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Night Daze	85	95%	10	Dark	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
5	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
9	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
13	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
17	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
21	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
29	Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
30	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
34	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
39	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
44	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
49	Punishment	—	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
54	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
59	Imprison	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
64	Night Daze	85	95%	10	Dark	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
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	—%	20	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.

TM/HM

Generation VII
Generation VI
Generation V

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM47	Low Sweep	65	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM47	Low Sweep	65	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock Smash XY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret Power ORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash ORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM04	Calm Mind	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM47	Low Sweep	60	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM59	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM86	Grass Knot	—	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM95	Snarl	55	95%	15	Dark	Special
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Zoroark can learn, refer to Zorua.

Tutoring

Generation VII
Generation VI
Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bounce USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Covet USUM	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
Foul PlayUSUM	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Hyper Voice USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Knock OffUSUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Low Kick USUM	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite USUM	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Throat ChopUSUM	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Trick USUM	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	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.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bounce ORAS	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Covet ORAS	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Foul PlayORAS	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Knock OffORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Low Kick ORAS	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bounce	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Covet	60	100%	40	Normal	Physical
Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Hyper Voice	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Low Kick	—	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	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

Generation V
Generation VI

Zoroark's Black and White/Black 2 and White 2 sprite

Zoroark's back sprite

Zoroark's Black and White shiny sprite

Zoroark's back shiny sprite

Zoroark's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Zoroark's back sprite

Zoroark's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Zoroark's back shiny sprite

Battle animation sprites

Appearances

Anime

A female Zoroark appears the Pokémon movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions. In the movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mee-Mah) throughout. "Meema" was Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.

Supporting

Mohn/Gladion's Zoroark

Minor

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

Zoroark (HS)

Trivia

Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime, debuting in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Despite getting N's Zorua from the house in Driftveil City in Pokémon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to havea Zoroark, which leads you to N's Castle.
Zoroark, Zorua, Mew and Ditto are the only Pokémon that can transform into humans and other Pokémon.
In the games, there is a 1 out of 67,108,864 chance that Zoroark can be disguised as a Shiny Pokémon in the wild, yet itself not being Shiny.
In Super Smash Bros., Zoroark is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Fury Swipes.
- Along with this, it is one of the two Pokémon that can be freed from a Master Ball despite not being Legendary or Mythical. It shares this trait with Goldeen.
Zoroark is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there exists an item known as the Baneful Fox Mask which is based on Zoroark's Hisuian form.

Origin

Zoroark is most likely based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a mystical shapeshifting fox. However, Zoroark and its pre-evolution are based on the darker and more mischievous sides of kitsune, most likely the "yako" and "nogitsune" variations. Its facial markings are reminiscent of both kabuki and noh makeup. It may also play off of how foxes in media are often depicted as deceptive or are tricksters. There is also a possibility that Zoroark is based on the chupacabra, a mythical creature from South America and Mexico, said to kill and drain the blood of livestock. Key features of the chupacabra consist of sharp fangs, an upright stance and sharp spines along its back, similar to Zoroark.

Its Hisuian form seems to have a stronger tie to its Kitsune origins with the coloration of red, white and ghost typing. The Baneful Fox mask may take inspiration and coloration from Kitsune masks. Its origin, which involves it reborn from its lingering soul, is analogous to vengeful ghouls and ghosts, as well as revenants. It's personality of being invaluable allies is also based on a benevolent Kumiho, Huli Jing, and Kitsune assisting humans, some also became wives of human males. The red portions on its arms and legs resemble frostbite sores.

Etymology

Zoroark comes from zorro (Spanish for "fox") and dark.

Gallery

Unovan Form

Zoroark in battle in Generation V.

Hisuian Form

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#001–025 (#494–518)	Victini Snivy Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Patrat Watchog Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Purrloin Liepard Pansage Simisage Pansear Simisear Panpour Simipour Munna Musharna

#026–050 (#519–543)	Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Blitzle Zebstrika Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Woobat Swoobat Drilbur Excadrill Audino Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Throh Sawk Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede

#051–075 (#544–568)	Whirlipede Scolipede Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Basculin Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Darumaka Darmanitan Maractus Dwebble Crustle Scraggy Scrafty Sigilyph Yamask Cofa*grigus Tirtouga Carracosta Archen Archeops Trubbish

#076–100 (#569–593)	Garbodor Zorua Zoroark Minccino Cinccino Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Ducklett Swanna Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Deerling Sawsbuck Emolga Karrablast Escavalier Foongus Amoonguss Frillish Jellicent

#101–125 (#594–618)	Alomomola Joltik Galvantula Ferroseed Ferrothorn Klink Klang Klinklang Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Elgyem Beheeyem Litwick Lampent Chandelure Axew Fraxure Haxorus Cubchoo Beartic Cryogonal Shelmet Accelgor Stunfisk

#126–150 (#619–643)	Mienfoo Mienshao Druddigon Golett Golurk Pawniard Bisharp Bouffalant Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Heatmor Durant Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Larvesta Volcarona Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram

#151–156 (#644–649)	Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo Meloetta Genesect

See also	Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Generation V

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Characters · Locations

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#001–025	Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Rattata Raticate Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Pichu Pikachu

#026–050	Raichu Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Bonsly Sudowoodo Happiny Chansey Blissey Munchlax Snorlax Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Wingull Pelipper Abra Kadabra Alakazam Meowth Persian Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Grimer

#051–075	Muk Growlithe Arcanine Drowzee Hypno Makuhita Hariyama Smeargle Crabrawler Crabominable Gastly Haunter Gengar Drifloon Drifblim Misdreavus Mismagius Zubat Golbat Crobat Diglett Dugtrio Spearow Fearow Rufflet

#076–100	Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Mankey Primeape Delibird Oricorio Cutiefly Ribombee Petilil Lilligant Cottonee Whimsicott Psyduck Golduck Magikarp Gyarados Barboach Whiscash Machop Machoke Machamp Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith

#101–125	Carbink Sableye Rockruff Lycanroc Spinda Tentacool Tentacruel Finneon Lumineon Wishiwashi Luvdisc Corsola Mareanie Toxapex Shellder Cloyster Bagon Shelgon Salamence Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon

#126–150	Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Mudbray Mudsdale Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Tauros Miltank Surskit Masquerain Dewpider Araquanid Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Paras Parasect Poliwag Poliwhirl

#151–175	Poliwrath Politoed Goldeen Seaking Feebas Milotic Alomomola Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Salandit Salazzle Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Magby Magmar Magmortar Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Pinsir

#176–200	Oranguru Passimian Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Castform Wimpod Golisopod Staryu Starmie Sandygast Palossand Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Archen Archeops Tirtouga Carracosta Phantump Trevenant Nosepass Probopass Pyukumuku

#201–225	Chinchou Lanturn Type: Null Silvally Zygarde Trubbish Garbodor Skarmory Ditto Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Minior Beldum Metang Metagross Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Pancham Pangoro Komala Torkoal Turtonator Togedemaru

#226–250	Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Geodude Graveler Golem Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Gible Gabite Garchomp Klefki Mimikyu Bruxish Drampa Absol Snorunt Glalie Froslass Sneasel Weavile

#251–275	Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Snubbull Granbull Shellos Gastrodon Relicanth Dhelmise Carvanha Sharpedo Wailmer Wailord Lapras Exeggcute Exeggutor Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Emolga Scyther

#276–300	Scizor Murkrow Honchkrow Riolu Lucario Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Aerodactyl Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma

#301–302	Magearna Marshadow

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#001–025	Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne Primarina Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Yungoos Gumshoos Rattata Raticate Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Buneary Lopunny

#026–050	Inkay Malamar Zorua Zoroark Furfrou Pichu Pikachu Raichu Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Bonsly Sudowoodo Happiny Chansey Blissey Munchlax Snorlax Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Wingull Pelipper Abra Kadabra

#051–075	Alakazam Meowth Persian Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Grimer Muk Mime Jr. Mr. Mime Ekans Arbok Dunsparce Growlithe Arcanine Drowzee Hypno Makuhita Hariyama Smeargle Crabrawler Crabominable Gastly Haunter Gengar

#076–100	Drifloon Drifblim Murkrow Honchkrow Zubat Golbat Crobat Noibat Noivern Diglett Dugtrio Spearow Fearow Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Mankey Primeape Delibird Oricorio Hawlucha Cutiefly Ribombee Flabébé

#101–125	Floette Florges Petilil Lilligant Cottonee Whimsicott Psyduck Golduck Smoochum Jynx Magikarp Gyarados Barboach Whiscash Seel Dewgong Machop Machoke Machamp Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Carbink Sableye Mawile

#126–150	Rockruff Lycanroc Spinda Tentacool Tentacruel Finneon Lumineon Wishiwashi Luvdisc Corsola Mareanie Toxapex Shellder Cloyster Clamperl Huntail Gorebyss Remoraid Octillery Mantyke Mantine Bagon Shelgon Salamence Lillipup

#151–175	Herdier Stoutland Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Mudbray Mudsdale Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Igglybuff Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Tauros Miltank Surskit Masquerain Dewpider Araquanid

#176–200	Fomantis Lurantis Morelull Shiinotic Paras Parasect Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Goldeen Seaking Basculin Feebas Milotic Alomomola Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Salandit Salazzle Cubone Marowak Kangaskhan Magby

#201–225	Magmar Magmortar Larvesta Volcarona Stufful Bewear Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Comfey Pinsir Hoothoot Noctowl Kecleon Oranguru Passimian Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Castform Wimpod Golisopod Staryu Starmie Sandygast

#226–250	Palossand Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Lileep Cradily Anorith Armaldo Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Archen Archeops Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Tyrantrum Amaura Aurorus Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Phantump

#251–275	Trevenant Natu Xatu Nosepass Probopass Pyukumuku Chinchou Lanturn Type: Null Silvally Poipole Naganadel Zygarde Trubbish Garbodor Minccino Cinccino Pineco Forretress Skarmory Ditto Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Elgyem

#276–300	Beheeyem Minior Beldum Metang Metagross Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Pancham Pangoro Komala Torkoal Turtonator Houndour Houndoom Dedenne Togedemaru Electrike Manectric Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Geodude Graveler Golem

#301–325	Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Gible Gabite Garchomp Baltoy Claydol Golett Golurk Klefki Mimikyu Shuppet Banette Frillish Jellicent Bruxish Drampa Absol Snorunt Glalie Froslass

#326–350	Sneasel Weavile Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Scraggy Scrafty Pawniard Bisharp Snubbull Granbull Shellos Gastrodon Relicanth Dhelmise Carvanha Sharpedo Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer

#351–375	Wailmer Wailord Lapras Tropius Exeggcute Exeggutor Corphish Crawdaunt Mienfoo Mienshao Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Emolga Scyther Scizor Heracross Aipom Ambipom Litleo Pyroar Misdreavus Mismagius Druddigon Lickitung

#376–400	Lickilicky Riolu Lucario Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Aerodactyl Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Nihilego Stakataka Blacephalon Buzzwole Pheromosa Xurkitree Celesteela Kartana Guzzlord Necrozma

#401–403	Magearna Marshadow Zeraora

FAQs

Why is Zoroark so special? ›

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Is Zoroark a legendary? ›

oh, um, yeah." Zoroark, Lucario, and Absol are all legendary pokemon. Manaphy can breed and its a legendary. ''Yeah, we're not really the huggy type, are we?''

How powerful is Zoroark? ›

Illusion: Zoroark can create incredibly realistic illusions. They can transform into both people and other Pokémon. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously with their illusion-generating powers.

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Is Hisuian Zoroark better than Zoroark? ›

In short, Hisuian Zoroark is a little faster and the better special attacker compared to regular Zoroark. On the other hand, regular Zoroark has slightly-better Attack and HP. One advantage Hisuian Zoroark has over regular Zoroark is fewer type weaknesses and cannot be injured by Normal or Fighting-type moves.

Can Zoroark Mega evolve? ›

It can Mega Evolve into Mega Zoroark using the Zoronite. If Zoroark Mega Evolves while disguised as a Pokémon that can Mega Evolve, the Mega Evolution animation and text appropriate for the Pokémon it is disguised as plays and its appearance changes to that of its disguise's Mega Evolution.

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Is Zoroark a fox or wolf? ›

Zoroark is a bipedal, slate gray, fox-like Pokémon with crimson and black accents.

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Is Hisuian Zoroark rare? ›

Hisuian Zoroark VSTAR - 147/196 - Ultra Rare.

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Why is Zorua so special? ›

Prior to Generation VII, Zorua and its evolved form, Zoroark, were the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Night Daze. Additionally, Zorua and Zoroark, as well as their regional forms, are the only known Pokémon that can have Illusion as an Ability.

What is special about Zorua in Pokemon go? ›

Once players have caught enough Zorua, they can evolve it into Zoroark with 50 Zorua Candy. As a Dark-type, Zoroark (and Zorua) will have access to moves strong against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

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What is the hidden Ability of Zoroark? ›

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What is the point of Zoroark illusion? ›

Illusion will now always be used by Wild Zorua and Zoroark to disguise themselves as another Wild Pokémon in the area, unless the game is reloaded when one has already been spawned. However, it wears off as soon as the battle starts, with the standard Ability activation message popping up.

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Why is Zoroark so special? ›

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