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Zoroark in Pokémon Black & White

#77 in the Unova Pokédex • Illusion Fox Pokémon

Zoroark in the National Pokédex
Zoroark sprite

Normal

Shiny Zoroark sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Pokémon White

Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.

Pokémon details

Type

Dark

Category

Illusion Fox Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.6 m (5'03")

Weight

81.1 kg (178.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0571

Pokédex

#77

Zoroark in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

105

193

339

Defense

60

112

240

Sp. Atk

120

220

372

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

105

193

339

Total

510

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Zoroark, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Unova #77
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
179

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Zorua

Zorua

#76

Level 30

Zoroark

Zoroark

#77

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Lostlorn Forest

Static encounter, only one chance25100%

Requires an eligible historical Shiny event Raikou, Entei or Suicune

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Lostlorn Forest

Static encounter, only one chance25100%

Requires an eligible historical Shiny event Raikou, Entei or Suicune

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Normal4010035
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
StartPursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
StartU-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
StartHone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
5Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020
9Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
13Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
17Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
21Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
25Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
29Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015
30Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
34Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
39Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
44Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
49Punishment

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

Dark-1005
54Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
59Imprison

If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.

Psychic--10
64Night Daze

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Dark859510

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM47Low Sweep

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6010020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM63Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Dark559515
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

Prior evolution: egg

Detect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5

Prior evolution: egg

Extrasensory

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic8010030

Prior evolution: egg

Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark-10020

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 9)

Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Dark-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark--10

Prior evolution: egg

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

Fighting-10020

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Illusion

Ability Slot 1

Comes out disguised as the Pokémon in back.

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

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