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.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Zoroark Weakness
Zoroark's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x117-138%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x147-173%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x124-147%KO Disarming Voice 2x64-76% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x153-180%KO Sky Uppercut 2x117-138%KO X-Scissor 2x74-87% Brick Break 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Emboar builds →Focus Blast 2x153-180%KO Hammer Arm 2x151-178%KO Brick Break 2x113-133%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x115-136%KO Dynamic Punch 2x122-144%KO Submission 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Zoroark with Close Combat (178-209%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (182-215%). Volcarona deals 49-57% with Giga Drain.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x178-209%KO Stone Edge49-58% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt102-121%KO Volt Switch80-94% Dazzling Gleam 2x182-215%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain49-57% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Togekiss builds →Air Slash67-79% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Copycat, Counter and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Zoroark Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Zoroark can run through teams. Timid nature leans fast special, Illusion supports the sweep, and Fire coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Zoroark best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
- Nasty Plot
Moves
You'll want to breed for Captivate and Copycat 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Zoroark in Sun & Moon
Zoroark can't be caught in Sun & Moon. 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 Sun & Moon
Step 1Obtain ZoruaCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Zoroark ✓
Zoroark Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Zoroark C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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 Sun & Moon, 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