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Zorua
Tricky Fox Pokémon |
ゾロア
Zorua |
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#570 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Zorua (Japanese: ゾロア Zorua) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Zoroark starting at level 30.
Both it and Zoroark were the first Generation V Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010.
Biology
Zorua is a slate gray, fox-like Pokémon with red and black accents. Its ears are triangular with dark insides, and it has a large tuft of fur tipped with red on top of its head. It has greenish-blue eyes with red eyelids. There are circular, red markings above the eyes that resemble eyebrows. Its muzzle is short and tapered with two small fangs seen in the upper jaw when its mouth is open. Zorua possesses a ruff of black fur around its neck and four short limbs tipped with red. Its tail is short and bushy. Zorua can change its physical appearance, though this transformation is merely an illusion as it keeps its own type and moves.
Zorua is said to have a timid nature which lead to the development of its illusion abilities, Zorua keeps its true form hidden to ensure its safety, and takes on the appearance of other Pokémon to frighten off enemies. Sometimes it will take the form of a silent child in order to search for food. It have been known to occasionally replace normally talkative children. As seen in its movie debut, the tail of an unpracticed Zorua may remain when it takes on a human form, and if the tail is touched, it will revert to its true form. Zorua is mischievous and loves to surprise others. Night Daze is its former signature move.
In the anime
Major appearances
Zorua (M13)
Zorua debuted in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, where it was used by the antagonist, Grings Kodai, to blackmail its foster mother Zoroark into attacking Crown City. It escaped and met Ash and his friends before befriending Celebi. Zorua and Celebi were captured by Kodai, but they were able to defeat him with help from Zoroark and the three Shiny Legendary beasts serving as Crown City's guardians.
Luke's Zorua
Luke's female Zorua debuted in Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!, where she was used to play multiple roles in her Trainer's films.
Other
In a flashback in The Island of Illusions!, a Nurse Joy took care of a Zorua years ago. It was revealed to have evolved into a Zoroark in the present day.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Zorua appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW038 |
Zorua |
Ash's Pokédex |
Zorua, the Tricky Fox Pokémon. Zorua hides its true form by changing its shape into people and Pokémon, and loves to surprise people. |
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In the manga
Zorua in
Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters HGSS
Zorua debuted in PMHGSS17.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: N's Zorua
A Zorua in Castelia City fought Black's Tep, teasing him throughout the entire battle before escaping. The same Zorua later appears to wreak havoc on the Driftveil Drawbridge. Later, it is revealed that this Zorua worked alongside N. He first appeared in Listening to Pokémon.
Pokémon RéBURST
Hariru has a Zorua, which evolved into Zoroark; he can use it as a Burst form.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zorua (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Rumble Blast; Zorua is one of Cobalion's minions. It acts as a guide during Chapter 3, and helps the player to Firebreathing Mountain where it reveals its true intentions and calls in an army of Fossil Pokémon as well as a Zoroark. It was later rusted when Cobalion's forces tried to infiltrate the World Axle. After the game's events, it makes a full recovery and returns to Westerly Town.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #076 |
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Unova
B2W2: #151 |
Black |
It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child. |
White |
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. |
Black 2 |
It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #124 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. |
Y |
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. |
Omega Ruby |
It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee. |
Alpha Sapphire |
To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #028 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Ultra Sun |
This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it's not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else. |
Ultra Moon |
If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #087 |
Sword |
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. |
Shield |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Received from Rood in Driftveil City (N's Pokémon) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Route 101 (hidden Pokémon*) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Forest of Focus
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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MD GTI |
Glacial Underpass (B1-B9), Glacier Palace (1F-13F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) |
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Rumble U |
Jungle Area: Serperior Jungle, Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest,
Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Rainbow Park: Stage 50
Graucus Hall: Stage 461 |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (All Areas), White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
40
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100 - 147 |
190 - 284 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Def:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Total:
330
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Scratch |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
8 |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
12 |
Fury Swipes |
Normal |
Physical |
18 |
80% |
15 |
16 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
32 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
36 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
40 |
Night Daze |
Dark |
Special |
85 |
95% |
10 |
44 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
48 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zorua
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zorua
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Copycat |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Extrasensory |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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Memento |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zorua in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zorua in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zorua
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Burning Jealousy |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Lash Out |
Dark |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Skitter Smack |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zorua
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Embargo × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Punishment × |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Snatch × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zorua
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zorua
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Zorua images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Zorua was first revealed with its evolved form in the March 2010 issue of CoroCoro.
- Zorua and its evolved form are the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-exclusive for a time (prior to the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2).
Origin
Zorua is likely based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a mythical fox capable of shape-shifting. The concept of a Zorua still having its tail while in human form refers to how a kitsune has difficulty in hiding its tail when it takes on human form in some stories. Its facial markings draw inspiration from Kabuki and Noh theater makeup.
In addition, Zorua's habit of replacing children with itself is similar to totally fake Irish folklore about the changeling, a fairy-child that replaces human children kidnapped by fairies or, in some tales. Zorua also resembles the trickster characters of many cultures in both appearance and behavior; such characters are often depicted as foxes.
Name origin
Zorua may be a combination of zorro (Spanish for fox) and rua (Irish for red, possibly referring to its red fur; madra rua is Irish for fox).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ゾロア Zorua |
From zorro |
French |
Zorua |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Spanish |
Zorua |
Same as English/Japanese name |
German |
Zorua |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Italian |
Zorua |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Korean |
조로아 Zorua |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
索羅亞 / 索罗亚 Suǒluóyǎ / Suǒluóyà |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Зоруа Zorua |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
โซรัว Sorua |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Zorua (M13)
- Luke's Zorua
- N's Zorua
External links
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