Zorua (#0570) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk6563–128121–251

Def4040–10176–196

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6563–128121–251

Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Zorua outspeeds 12 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

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0570ZoruaDark
1. Level 30#0571ZoroarkDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

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

4TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

8Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

12Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

24Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

28Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

36ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

40Night DazeHas a 40% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.DarkSpec8595%10

44Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

48Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 45

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

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

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

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

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

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

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

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

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

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

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

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

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

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

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

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

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

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

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

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

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

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

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%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

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

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

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 6

EggCopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Tricky Fox Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#076Updated Unova#151Mountain Kalos#124Updated Alola#028Updated Melemele#028Updated Poni#012Isle of Armor#087Hisui#219Paldea#228

A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice.
Legends: Arceus
Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.
Shield
Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures.
Sword
If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
Ultra Moon
This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else.
Ultra Sun
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: ゾロア
Japanese (romaji): Zorua
Korean: 조로아
Chinese (Traditional): 索羅亞
Chinese (Simplified): 索罗亚
French: Zorua
German: Zorua
Spanish: Zorua
Italian: Zorua

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–8

White 2 1 area

Driftveil CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25

Black 2 1 area

Driftveil CityReceive as a gift · Lv 25

White 1 area

Game Freak HQ 1F (Castelia City)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Black 1 area

Game Freak HQ 1F (Castelia City)Receive as a gift · Lv 10