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Zoroark (JPJapanese: ゾロアーク
Romaji: Zoroark) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dark type Pokémon that made its first appearance in Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions before debuting in the games with the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. it evolves from Zorua at level 30. In Hisui, Zoroark has a dual-type Normal/Ghost regional form.
Both it and Zorua were the first Fifth Pokémon generation Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.
Physiology and Behavior[ ]
Appearances[ ]
Main Pokémon games[ ]
Spin-off Pokémon games[ ]
In Pokémon UNITE , Zoroark is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Zorua, which evolves into Zoroark at level 5.
Super Smash Bros. series[ ]
Zoroark appears as a Poké Ball summon in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U . In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after clearing 10-Man Smash. Upon release, it uses Fury Swipes to send fighters into the air, slash them repeatedly, and smash them back down. This move is very similar to Greninja's Final Smash. Zoroark reappeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate .
In the anime[ ]
Zoroark in Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
Zoroark starred and appeared alongside Zorua, the Legendary beasts and Celebi in the 13th Pokémon movie, Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Hisuian Zoroark appeared in Pokémon Hisuian Snow . In Fiery Reflections in Snow, where a group of them inhabited Alabaster Forest in Alec's youth. A Shiny Hisuian Zoroark appeared in Two Hues, where it scares an Alpha Garchomp away to save the Galaxy Team and their old friend Alec.
Origin and inspiration[ ]
In-game information[ ]
Pokédex entries[ ]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. |
| Pokémon White | Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished. |
| Pokémon White 2 | Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. |
| Pokémon Y | Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It doesn't just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe. |
| Pokémon Shield | Seeking to ease the burden of solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished. |
| Pokémon Violet | Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. |
Hisuian[ ]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Game locations[ ]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Evolve Zorua
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| Pokémon White 2 | Evolve Zorua
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| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Route 20, Pokémon Village
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| Pokémon Y | Route 20, Pokémon Village
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| Pokémon Omega Ruby | Evolve Zorua
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| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Zorua
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| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Poni Grove
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| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Poni Grove
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer)
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| Pokémon Shield | Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer)
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| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Alabaster Icelands: near Avalugg's Legacy (mass outbreaks), near Glacier Terrace, Icepeak Cavern, Lake Acuity (only one during Mission 16), massive mass outbreaks
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| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | North Province: Socarrat Trail (May disguise as other Pokémon)
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| Pokémon Violet | North Province: Socarrat Trail (May disguise as other Pokémon)
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Evolution[ ]
Level 30
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Zoroark
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|---|---|---|
| PKMNSV570 | PKMNSV571 |
Base Stats[ ]
Base Stats
| |
|---|---|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 120 |
| Sp. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| Total | 510 |
Hisuian[ ]
Base Stats
| |
|---|---|
| HP | 55 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Attack | 125 |
| Sp. Defense | 60 |
| Speed | 110 |
| Total | 510 |
Moveset[ ]
- Main article: Zoroark/moveset
Gallery[ ]
Sprites[ ]
| Sprites and renders | ||
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| Renders | ||
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Trivia[ ]
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Hisuian Zoroark and its pre-evolution.
- Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are also the only Pokémon immune to both of their types.
- Zoroark was first revealed by Junichi Masuda as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of Pokémon Sunday . Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro, alongside its pre-evolved form Zorua.
- Zoroark is the second non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon to star in a Pokémon movie, after Lucario.
- Zoroark and its pre-evolution Zorua are the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-exclusive for a time, prior to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 .
- Goldeen and Zoroark are the only Pokémon that can come out of Master Balls that are neither Legendary Pokémon nor Mythical Pokémon.
Reception[ ]
Zoroark received a heavy promotional push on its debut, which resulted in comparisons to the Pokémon Lucario which had received similar treatment. Called the mascot of Black and White, its design was heavily praised as fitting its character theme, compared to a kitsune and a werewolf. Meanwhile its ability received similar approval, praised for the strategic element it brought to the games. Hisuian Zoroark received similar praise, but was also regarded as a statement about colonialism, and represented one of the darker aspects of the Pokémon franchise.
External links[ ]
| Pokémon with regional forms | |
|---|---|
| Alola | Rattata • Raticate • Raichu • Sandshrew • Sandslash • Vulpix • Ninetales • Diglett • Dugtrio • Meowth • Persian • Geodude • Graveler • Golem • Grimer • Muk • Exeggutor • Marowak |
| Galar | Meowth • Ponyta • Rapidash • Slowpoke • Slowbro • Farfetch'd • Weezing • Mr. Mime • Articuno • Zapdos • Moltres • Slowking • Corsola • Zigzagoon • Linoone • Darumaka • Darmanitan • Yamask • Stunfisk |
| Hisui | Growlithe • Arcanine • Voltorb • Electrode • Typhlosion • Qwilfish • Sneasel • Samurott • Lilligant • Zorua • Zoroark • Braviary • Sliggoo • Goodra • Avalugg • Decidueye |
| Paldea | Tauros • Wooper |