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'''Zoroark''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
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'''Zoroark''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Zorua}} starting at [[level]] 30.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Zorua}} starting at [[level]] 30.


Both it and Zorua were the first [[Generation V]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.
In [[Hisui]], Zoroark has a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Ghost}} [[regional form]]. It evolves from Hisuian Zorua starting at level 30.
 
Both it and Zorua were the first [[Generation V]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 10, 2010. Zoroark initially debuted as a silhouette before being revealed in full.<br>The Hisuian forms of it and Zorua were revealed in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEb9gbJUUeA teaser video] on October 21, 2021.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Zoroark is a bipedal, slate gray, fox-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears with red insides. It also has some red that rims its eyes and mouth. Zoroark has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, tied into a ponytail, as a teal bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. It has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows, and it has red claws on its hands and feet. Zoroark's eyes are red-rimmed with light blue irises.
Zoroark is a bipedal fox-like Pokémon, and mainly grayish-brown in coloration with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears, the insides of which have red coloration. Zoroark also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. Zoroark has a large, voluminous mane, primarily red in coloration but with black tips. The mane also somewhat resembles a ponytail, as a teal bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. Zoroark has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the elbows, and Zoroark's three claws, as well as the claws on its feet, are red in coloration. Zoroark's eyes are red-rimmed with light blue irises.


====Gender differences====
Zoroark can create illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, deluding many people simultaneously. It can even create illusory landscapes in the forests where it dwells, to hide its territory and protect its den. However, Zoroark is incapable of physically changing itself into another form; it is merely capable of casting illusions. When a Zoroark takes the form of a human, it is capable of human speech. It can make convincing illusions of attacks, and these illusions are extremely realistic, enough to fool even cameras and make one believe they're being physically affected, though the illusion does not have any direct physical effect. Lonely {{pkmn|Trainer}}s tend to use Zoroark to create illusions in order to ease their own burden of solitude. There are stories of Zoroark punishing people who tried to capture it with illusions.
None.


===Special abilities===
Zoroark lives in groups, where unity is strong. It is extremely protective of those it cares about and will go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking its own life, and it can hold grudges against those who harm its loved ones. Zoroark will hide its Zorua young in its mane to protect them and carry them around. There are stories that say Zoroark punishes those who attempt to catch it by trapping them in an illusion.
Zoroark are capable of creating illusions that are indistinguishable from reality, deluding many people simultaneously. However, unlike Pokémon that are able to {{m|Transform}}, Zoroark is incapable of physically changing itself into another form; it is merely capable of casting illusions. Thus, Zoroark's type and stats do not change when casting an illusion, and it is unable to use the moves or Abilities of the Pokémon that it is pretending to be. They can, however, make convincing illusions of attacks, and these illusions are extremely realistic, to the point that even cameras are fooled and one may believe they're being physically affected, though the illusion does not have any direct physical effect. Zoroark, along with its {{p|Zorua|pre-evolution}}, are the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] capable of learning {{m|Night Daze}}.


===Behavior===
Prior to [[Generation VII]], Zoroark and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Zorua}}, were the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Night Daze}}. Additionally, Zoroark, its pre-evolved form, Zorua, and their [[regional form]]s, are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Illusion}} as an [[Ability]].
Zoroark live in groups, where unity is strong. They are extremely protective of those they care about and are willing to go to any lengths to keep them safe, including risking their own life, and also hold grudges on those who harm their loved ones. Zoroark has the ability to create illusions to confuse foes, and will even create illusory landscapes to hide its territory.  Zoroark apparently will hide their Zorua young in their mane to protect them and carry them around.


===Habitat===
===Forms===
Zoroark appears to live in forests, and will create an illusory landscape to protect its den. One particular Zoroark resides in [[Lostlorn Forest]], using its illusions to betwitch both Trainers and Pokémon to protect its lair.
Zoroark has a {{rf|Hisuian}} [[regional form]]: Hisuian Zoroark.


===Diet===
In the [[Hisui]] [[region]], Zoroark takes on a drastic ghostly appearance due to dying from the harsh conditions and being reborn through spite. Its main body color is now disheveled with light gray with red and white accents. Hisuian Zoroark's head and face are similar to its Unova counterpart but colored gray. It has gray ears with black insides and two white markings on both sides of the face. The ears also have light red split parts. The long mane has changed into a longer mane that is colored white with the ends of each tips being colored light and dark red, while covering the right side of Zoroark's face. The arms and legs have several red spots and light red fur that dangles around. The claws and toes of Zoroark are colored black. The eyes are now red with yellow sclera.
{{main|Pokémon food}}


==In the anime==
As a result of its appearance, Hisuian Zoroark was said to resemble an embodiment of death. The illusions channeled through Hisuian Zoroark's long withering fur are full of spite. Uniquely, this spiteful illusion can cause physical harm to its opponent on both the inside and outside. This power comes from the hatred it has for every living thing in the world. Hisuian Zoroark's illusion malice is powerful enough to drive anyone who sees it to insanity due to their terror. Hisuian Zoroark recklessly attacks its foes or nemeses, to the point its own bitter energy can cause physical harm onto itself. Despite its extremely hostile and aggressive nature to everything, Hisuian Zoroark can be compassionate to those it cares about, such as Hisuian Zorua, and it will become an invaluable ally once someone earns its trust.<ref>[https://legends.arceus.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/zoroark/ Hisuian Zoroark | Pokémon Legends: Arceus Official Website]</ref> Hisuian Zoroark prefers to reside in the cold areas where it lingers onto. Like its Unova counterpart, Hisuian Zoroark can make its illusion of humans talking, to the point of easily fooling anyone in order to get food.
[[File:Zoroark movie.png|thumb|250px|Zoroark in the movie]]
 
===Major appearances===
Hisuian Zoroark and Zorua are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Bitter Malice}}.
====[[Zoroark (M13)]]====
 
{{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} has a central role in the 13th Pokémon movie, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She is blackmailed by [[Grings Kodai]] to attack [[Crown City]] under the guises of [[Legendary beasts (M13)|Suicune, Entei, and Raikou]] in exchange of {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}'s safety, unaware of the fact that Zorua managed to escape.
===Evolution===
Zoroark evolves from {{p|Zorua}}.


<!--===Minor appearances===-->
{{rf|Hisuian}} Zoroark evolves from Hisuian Zorua.
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==In the manga==
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===In the Pokémon RéBURST manga===
'''Zoroark'''
[[File:Hariru_Zoroark.png|200px|thumb|right|Zoroark in [[Pokémon RéBURST]].]]
{{evobox-2
[[Hariru]] has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a [[Burst]] form.
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==In the TCG==
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'''Hisuian Zoroark'''
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==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]}}
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====In events====
====In events====
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=====Zoroark=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark|Japanese|Japan|50|January 16 to February 6, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|50|February 15 to March 14, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Sly Zoroark|American region|Online|50|November 4 to 20, 2015|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Sly Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Sly Zoroark|PAL region|Online|50|November 6, 2015 to January 7, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Sly Zoroark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon EXPO Gym Zoroark|Japanese region|Online|45|November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Zoroark}}
|}
 
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Normal|type2=Ghost}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark|All|Online|50|February 27, 2023 to February 29, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#The Hidden Treasure of Paldea Hisuian Zoroark}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
====Hisuian Zoroark====
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal|type2=Ghost}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Hopo Berry|30|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Zoroark=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=60
|Attack=105
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=120
|SpDef=60
|Speed=105}}


====Base stats====
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{BaseStats|
Due to the different way stats are calculated in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], exact minimum and maximum stats are not shown in this table.
type=Dark|
{{BaseStats
type2=Dark|
|type=Normal
HP=60|
|type2=Ghost
Attack=105|
|HP=55
Defense=60|
|Attack=100
SpAtk=120|
|Defense=60
SpDef=60|
|SpAtk=125
Speed=105}}
|SpDef=60
|Speed=110}}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
====Zoroark====
type1=Dark|
{{TypeEffectiveness
Normal= 100 |
|type1=Dark
Fighting=200 |
|Normal=100
Flying= 100 |
|Fighting=200
Poison= 100 |
|Flying=100
Ground= 100 |
|Poison=100
Rock=   100 |
|Ground=100
Bug=     200 |
|Rock=100
Ghost=   50 |
|Bug=200
Steel=   100 |
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}


Fire=    100 |
====Hisuian Zoroark====
Water=  100 |
{{TypeEffectiveness
Grass=  100 |
|type1=Normal
Electric=100 |
|type2=Ghost
Psychic=   0 |
|Normal=    0
Ice=    100 |
|Fighting=  0
Dragon=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Dark=     50 |
|Poison=  50
notes=yes|
|Ground=  100
dark=yes|
|Rock=    100
newpsychic=1}}
|Bug=      50
|Ghost=    0
|Steel=  100
|Fire=    100
|Water=  100
|Grass=  100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    100
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=   200
|Fairy=  100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|ghost=yes
|newfighting=2
|newnormal=1
|newghost=2}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
=====Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/level5|Start|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|39|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|59|Imprison|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Night Daze|Dark|Special|85|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/tmh|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Bitter Malice|Ghost|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
 
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
=====Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
 
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
=====Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}<br>{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP|300|Skitty}}{{MSP|301|Delcatty}}{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}<br>{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|572|Minccino}}{{MSP|573|Cinccino}}|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|504|Patrat}}{{MSP|505|Watchog}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}<br>{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|30|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}<br>{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}{{MSP|510|Liepard}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Comeuppance|Dark|Physical|–|100|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}|Extrasensory|Psychic|Special|80|100|20|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
=====Zoroark=====
{{Learnlist/prevo5|570|Zorua|||||Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Zoroark|Dark|Dark|5}}


====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/eventh|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011|Pokémon Smash! Zoroark}}<br>{{DL|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2011|Toys "R" Us Zoroark}}|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Zoroark|dark|dark|5|5}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
 
====By [[event]]====
=====Hisuian Zoroark=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|8}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Hisuian Zoroark}}|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Zoroark|Normal|Ghost|1}}
 
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Shadow Rush}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Zoroark (Dark Explorers 71)]]
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
====Zoroark====
type=Dark |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
ndex=571 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
rumble2=yes|
|att=4
rumble2attack=4 |
|def=2
rumble2defense=2 |
|speed=4
rumble2speed=4 |
}}
Pad2=She is originally from the [[Tech Area]]. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live. |
|-
Park2strong= |
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=571
Park2weak= |
|walk=1.42
Conquest=yes |
|hp=51
ConquestAtk=4 |
|attack=80
ConquestSpd=4 |
|defense=51
ConquestDef=2 |
|speed=70
ConquestHP=2 |
}}
ConquestRange=4 |
|-
ConquestMove={{m|Night Daze}} |
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=571
ConquestAbility1=Illusion |
|pad=She is originally from the [[Tech Area]]. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live.
ConquestAbility2=Pride |
}}
ConquestAbility3=Shadow Dash |
|-
ConquestEvo=Evolves from {{p|Zorua}} when Attack reaches 90 |
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=571
ConquestLink=[[Kotarō]]
|HP=2
|atk=4
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=4
|move=Night Daze
|ability1=Illusion
|ability2=Pride
|ability3=Shadow Dash
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Zorua}} when its Attack is 90 or higher
|link='''[[Kotarō]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=571
|power=3
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=571|num=064
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Sinister Power
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo.
|swapper=Hitting Streak
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=571
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=250
|defense=127
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}
}}
}}
|}


===Evolution===
====Hisuian Zoroark====
{{evobox
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal|type2=Ghost}}
|family=Normal
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=571H
|sprite1=570
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Zorua
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=146
|attack=261
|defense=128
|fast=
|special=
}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
====Zoroark====
{{evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|no1=0570
|name1=Zorua
|name1=Zorua
|type1-1=Dark
|type1-1=Dark
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|level1=30
|no2=0571
|sprite2=571
|name2=Zoroark
|name2=Zoroark
|type1-2=Dark
|type1-2=Dark
}}
====Hisuian Zoroark====
{{evobox-2
|type1=Normal
|type2=Ghost
|pictype=sprite
|no1=0570Zorua-Hisui
|name1=Zorua
|form1=Hisuian Form
|type1-1=Normal
|type2-1=Ghost
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 30}}
|no2=0571Zoroark-Hisui
|name2=Zoroark
|form2=Hisuian Form
|type1-2=Normal
|type2-2=Ghost
}}
}}


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite |
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
type=dark |
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
gen=5 |
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=571}}
gender=none |
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=571|crop=138}}
name=Zoroark |
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=571|crop=104}}
ndex=571  
<!--{{Spritebox/8/LAForm|ndex=571|form1=H|LAcrop=163}}-->
}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=571H|LAcrop=163}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/2Forms|ndex=0571|form1=H}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0571|form1=H}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|571|Zoroark}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Gladion Zoroark.png|thumb|250px|Zoroark in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Zoroark (M13)]]=====
Zoroark debuted in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. She was threatened by [[Grings Kodai]] into attacking [[Crown City]], under the guises of {{OBP|Legendary beasts|M13|Suicune, Entei, and Raikou}}, in exchange for {{OBP|Zorua|M13}}'s safety. However, until later on in the film, she was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.
 
=====[[Gladion's Zoroark]]=====
A Zoroark appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mohn]]. At some point after the disappearance of its Trainer, Zoroark ran away and disappeared. It physically debuted in ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', where it encountered {{an|Gladion}} and joined his [[party|team]] on his quest to find Mohn.
 
=====Other=====
Zoroark made its main series debut in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''. It inhabited [[Grand Spectrala Islet]] and used its {{a|Illusion}} [[Ability]] to create [[giant Pokémon]] in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from {{pkmn|poacher}}s, as well as running an abandoned [[Pokémon Center]] to take care of wild Pokémon. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a [[Nurse Joy]] once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.
 
====Minor appearances====
===Pokémon: Hisuian Snow===
Hisuian Zoroark debuted in ''[[HIS02|Fiery Reflections in Snow]]'', where a group of them inhabited [[Alabaster Forest]] in [[Alec]]'s youth.
A Shiny Hisuian Zoroark appeared in ''[[HIS03|Two Hues]]'', where it scares an Alpha Garchomp away to save the Galaxy Team and their old friend Alec.
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Hariru Zoroark.png|thumb|200px|Zoroark in [[Pokémon RéBURST]]]]
===Pocket Monsters HGSS===
Zoroark debuted in [[PMHGSS17]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Zoroark appeared in ''[[PS583|Scizor Defends]]'' as a resident of the [[Pokémon Village]].
 
A Zoroark appeared in ''[[PS588|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
 
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Zoroark appeared in ''[[PNA4|The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation]]'', under the ownership of [[Kotarō]].
 
===Pokémon RéBURST===
[[Hariru]] has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a [[Burst]] form.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Zoroark (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Zoroark SSB4.png|thumb|240px|Zoroark in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Zoroark appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after clearing 10-Man Smash. Upon release, it uses {{m|Fury Swipes}} to send fighters into the air, slash them repeatedly, and smash them back down. This move is very similar to {{p|Greninja}}'s [[Final Smash]].
 
[[File:Zoroark 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|left|150px|Zoroark trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]
Zoroark also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
 
====Trophy information====
'''NA''': ''This Dark-type Pokémon will protect its home and anyone it cherishes by creating illusions to fluster opponents. When it uses Fury Swipes, it will vanish from view and then suddenly appear next to its targets, launching them upward. It will then finish them off by sending them crashing back down. ''
 
'''PAL''': ''This Dark-type Pokémon is a powerful illusionist, and uses its power to confuse any that would threaten its home and loved ones. When it uses its Fury Swipes attack, it vanishes, then reappears next to an opponent and sends them flying into the air. It then slashes at them furiously before slamming them into the ground.''
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Zoroark appears again as a Poké Ball summon retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
{{-}}
[[File:UNITE Zoroark.png|200px|thumb|Zoroark in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Zoroark (UNITE)}}
Zoroark is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Zorua, which evolves into Zoroark at level 5.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:PSGEN5.png|thumb|Zoroark's silhouette on [[Pokémon Sunday]]]]
[[File:PSGEN5.png|thumb|Zoroark's silhouette on [[Pokémon Sunday]]]]
* Zoroark was first revealed by [[Junichi Masuda]] as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]], alongside its pre-evolution, {{p|Zorua}}.
[[File:Zoroark Yellow Battle Chess.png|thumb|Zoroark in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* {{p|Zorua}}, Zoroark, and their Hisuian forms were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CZR0ngKvAfy/ Instagram post by Atsuko Nishida]</ref>
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Hisuian Zoroark and its pre-evolution.
** Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are also the only Pokémon immune to both of their types.
*** Incidentally, they are the only Pokémon possessing, within the Generation VI type chart, the ''only possible'' type combination to be immune to both of their types, as the Normal and Ghost types are the only types immune to each other.
*** Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark are the only Pokémon for whom one of each of their types cancels out a weakness of the other type: Ghost's immunity to Fighting cancels out Normal's weakness to Fighting, and Normal's immunity to Ghost cancels out Ghost's weakness to Ghost.
* Zoroark was first revealed by [[Junichi Masuda]] as a silhouette in the February 7, 2010 edition of [[Pokémon Sunday]]. Its full image was later revealed in the March 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]], alongside its pre-evolved form {{p|Zorua}}.
* Due to its debut before [[Generation V]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', it can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Lucario}}, which debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', prior to the release of [[Generation IV]]. Unlike Lucario, however, Zoroark was revealed at the same time as its pre-evolved form.
* Due to its debut before [[Generation V]] in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', it can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Lucario}}, which debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', prior to the release of [[Generation IV]]. Unlike Lucario, however, Zoroark was revealed at the same time as its pre-evolved form.
**Coincidentally, they both share the same names in Japanese and English versions of the game, are in the {{egg3|Field}} and need [[:Category:Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group|1,059,860 Exp.]] to reach level 100.
** They both share the same names in Japanese and English versions of the game, have the same [[List of Pokémon by gender ratio|Gender ratio]], are in the {{egg3|Field}} and need [[:Category:Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group|1,059,860 Exp.]] to reach level 100.
* Zorua and Zoroark are the only two non-legendary Pokémon to be event-exclusive, discounting {{p|Rotom}}'s alternate forms in Platinum, and {{p|Phione}}, whose legendary status is disputed.  
* Though evolving from Zorua at level 30, pre-release information from CoroCoro suggested it would evolve from Zorua by a method different from known evolution methods. What this method might have been if it was true is unknown.
* Though evolving from Zorua at level 30, pre-release information from CoroCoro suggested it would evolve from Zorua by a method different from known evolution methods. What this method might have been if it was true is unknown.
* Zoroark and its pre-evolution Zorua are the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been [[event]]-exclusive for a time, prior to the release of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
* Zoroark appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess BW Version}}. Along with {{p|Emboar}}, Zoroark doesn't behave similarly to any traditional piece in chess.
* Prior to Version 1.2.0 of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Hisuian Zoroark's base stats were the same as Unovan Zoroark's. This change was undone when Hisuian Zoroark became available in those games. Similar occurences happened to Hisuian {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Kleavor}}.
** Furthermore, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update, Unovan Zoroark was unable to learn {{m|Encore}} via [[TM]], while its pre-evolution could.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Zoroark is likely based on {{wp|kitsune}} of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical {{wp|fox}} that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to {{p|Ninetales}}, another Pokémon based on kitsune. Its facial markings draw from {{wp|Kabuki}} and {{wp|Noh}} theatre makeup. It also resembles a {{wp|werewolf}}, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}}, like most werewolves. Its large claws are also werewolf-like.
Zoroark appears to be based on the ''{{wp|kitsune}}'' of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical {{wp|fox}} that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings may draw from ''{{wp|Kabuki}}'' and ''{{wp|Noh}}'' theater makeup. It also resembles a {{wp|werewolf}}, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} with a propensity for shape-shifting. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Zoroark's large mane is supposed to be a stand-in for its lack of a tail.<ref>''Nintendo Dream'' Vol. 201, January 2011 ([http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-3/ Translation by Dr. Lava])</ref>
 
Hisuian Zoroark may draw inspiration from {{wp|vengeful ghost}}s and {{wp|revenant}}s. Its coloration may be based on kitsune masks. The red portions on its arms and legs resemble frostbite sores.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Zoroark may be a combination of ''zorro'' (Spanish for ''fox'') and ''dark'' or 悪 ''aku'' (evil).
Zoroark may be a combination of ''zorro'' (Spanish for ''fox'') and ''dark'', 悪 ''aku'' (evil), or ''arch-'' (prefix for "top" or "chief").


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=dark
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=ゾロアーク ''Zoroark''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|zorro|fox in Spanish}}'' and ''dark'' or {{tt|悪 ''aku''|evil}}
|ja=ゾロアーク ''Zoroark''|jameaning=From ''{{tt|zorro|fox in Spanish}}'' and ''dark'' or {{tt|悪 ''aku''|evil}}
|fr=Zoroark|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Zoroark|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|de=Zoroark|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Zoroark|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Zoroark|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Zoroark|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=조로아크 ''Joroakeu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=조로아크 ''Zoroark''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 ''Suǒluóyǎkè'' / ''Suǒluóyàkè''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 ''Suǒluóyǎkè'' / ''Suǒluóyàkè''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=索羅亞克 ''Soklòh'ahāk''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
|hi=ज़ोरोआर्क ''Zoroark''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Зороарк ''Zoroark''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โซโรอาร์ค ''Soroak''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Gladion's Zoroark]]
* [[Zoroark (M13)]]
* [[Zoroark (M13)]]
<!--==Notes==
* [[Zoroark (UNITE)]]
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* [[Regional form]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [[wp:Zorua and Zoroark|Article on Wikipedia]]
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