Zoroark, along with her child Zorua, were abducted in Unova by the film's antagonist, businessman Grings Kōdai. Kōdai threatened Zorua's safety in order to blackmail Zoroark into attacking Crown City under the guises of Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Though Zorua was able to escape from Kōdai's ship, Zoroark was unaware of the fact and continued to attack the city in exchange for Zorua's safety.
Later, Zoroark creates another illusion at the Pokémon Backer Stadium to deceive Kōdai into thinking that he found the ripple of time. As Kōdai steps up to absorb its power, Zoroark dissolves the illusion and attacks. However, Kōdai manages to retaliate, defeating and injuring her. Celebi uses the power of the true ripple of time in order to heal Zoroark's injuries, who is then able to continue attacking Kōdai. Alongside the three legendary beasts that serve as guardians of Crown City, Zoroark corners Kōdai, who ends up defeated.
Zorua and Zoroark were last seen on a ship heading back to Unova with Template:Mo and Rioka.