Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. An Illusion Fox Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Zoroark Weakness
Zoroark's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting and Bug. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. At base 105 Speed, Zoroark outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Zoroark with Fire Blast (107-126%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (166-195%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain49-57% Fire Blast107-126%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x166-195%KO Mach Punch 2x89-105%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Zorua. Zoroark is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Zorua), and Zoroark peaks at 510 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Zoroark to get Zorua eggs using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Counter, Dark Pulse and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Zoroark Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Zoroark needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Illusion adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Flamethrower. Fire coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Zoroark best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Captivate and Counter on Zoroark. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Foul Play and Night Daze, they expand what Zoroark can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Zoroark in Black 2 & White 2
Zoroark can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Zorua from Black, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Zoroark in Black 2 & White 2
Step 1Obtain ZoruaReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to Black 2 & White 2 to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Zoroark ✓
Zoroark Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Zoroark C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) and Heracross (Bug) when using Zoroark. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Zoroark's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Illusion takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move. That's the one you want on Zoroark. It's the only ability Zoroark has.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zoroark is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Best used as a sweeper.
For Black 2 & White 2, Zoroark has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Black & White, Zoroark has appeared in 9 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves