Zarude (#0893) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP105165–212320–414

Atk120112–189220–372

Def10599–172193–339

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe10599–172193–339

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Zarude outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug4×Fairy2×Fighting2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

NormalRockSteelDragon

Abilities

Leaf Guard
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.72% of teams · rank #85 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Knock Off
Swords Dance
Power Whip
Synthesis

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.66%
Rated 1500+0.66%
Rated 1695+0.72%
Rated 1825+1.07%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.72%

Moves

Knock Off100%
Swords Dance92.2%
Power Whip82%
Synthesis61.6%
Jungle Healing25.2%
Trailblaze12.3%
Drain Punch8.1%
U-turn4.6%
Solar Blade4.1%
Bulk Up3.2%

Items

Leftovers53.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots20.9%
Life Orb9.8%
Sitrus Berry6.1%
Black Glasses3.9%
Assault Vest3%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe26.9%
Jolly 32 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 16 SpD / 204 Spe13.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.5%
Jolly 56 HP / 252 Atk / 200 Spe6.2%
Jolly 24 HP / 252 Atk / 232 Spe5.5%

Tera types

Poison77.4%
Fire9.8%
Fairy4.4%
Dark3.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Zarude does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

6LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

12Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

18GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

24Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

30Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

36Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

42BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

48U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

54SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

60Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

66SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

72Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

78ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

84Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

90Jungle HealingEach Pokemon on the user's side has its status condition healed and restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded up.GrassStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 58

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Rogue Monkey Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Isle of Armor#211

Once the vines on Zarude’s body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.
Shield
Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It’s incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it.
Sword