Is Zoroark Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?
Hisuian Zoroark is Normal/Ghost with only one weakness (Dark) and three immunities (Normal, Fighting, Ghost). High Attack and Speed make it one of the best offensive Pokemon in Legends: Arceus. The unique typing is incredibly hard to exploit.
How to Get Zoroark in Legends: Arceus
2 encounter spots for Zoroark at decent spawn rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Zoroark in PLA
To get Zoroark, start by catching Zorua through walking encounters at Lv. 12-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ZoruaBonechill WastesLv.16-70GrassRate 15%
Step 2Zoroark ✓Lake AcuityLv.12-70GrassRate 15%Bonechill WastesLv.16-70GrassRate 15%or evolve from Zorua (Step 1)
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 |
What is Zoroark Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Zoroark
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x122-145%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
 Sylveon Fairy | B | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Rock Smash 2x62-74% Pin Missile 2x41-49% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Scyther Bug | B | |
Sylveon Fairy | B | |
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Rock Smash 2x61-72% Pin Missile 2x40-48% | ||
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Machoke builds →Close Combat 2x150-178%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x142-168%KO Aura Sphere 2x80-94% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Sylveon Fairy | B | |
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Machamp builds →Close Combat 2x187-220%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x180-212%KO Pin Missile 2x39-46% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x180-212%KO Draining Kiss 2x30-36% | ||
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Obtain MethodJubilife Village Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x161-190%KO | ||
Machamp Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Machamp builds →Close Combat 2x189-223%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x181-214%KO Megahorn 2x181-214%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x181-214%KO Draining Kiss 2x30-35% | ||
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Obtain MethodJubilife Village Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x163-192%KO | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (341-401%). Togekiss's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 143-169%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x341-401%KO Sucker Punch50-59% U Turn 2x133-156%KO | ||
Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zoroark View Togekiss builds →Air Slash67-79% Dazzling Gleam 2x143-169%KO | ||
Zoroark Evolutions
Evolved from Zorua. Zoroark is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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
PLA Zoroark Best Moveset
Hisuian Zoroark at 125 Sp. Atk and 110 Speed on Normal/Ghost TermStab. Two immunities (Normal, Fighting) make the typing defensively unique. Agile Style at 110 Speed secures double turns. The moveset runs devastating special Ghost TermStab from one of the fastest special attackers. 55/60/60 bulk is fragile.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves List
A solid spread overall. Zoroark gets Dark Pulse and Snarl for same-type damage alongside coverage across 7 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
Zoroark Legends: Arceus Guide
For Legends: Arceus, we rate Zoroark B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Arceus for the right team. At 510 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Flamethrower with Ringtarget 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.
In Legends: Arceus, run Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Trick, and Nasty Plot on Zoroark. Flamethrower is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves