Zoroark (Pokémon)
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Zoroark (Japanese: ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Dark-type Pokémon.
It evolves from 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.
Biology
Zoroark is a bipedal, gray-brown, fox-like Pokémon with crimson and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears with red insides. It also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. It has a large, red, voluminous mane with black tips, which somewhat resembles 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 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. Zoroark, along with its pre-evolution Zorua, are the only Pokémon capable of learning Night Daze.
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 on 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.
In the anime
Major appearances
Zoroark (M13)
Zoroark has a central role in the 13th Pokémon movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions. She is blackmailed by Grings Kodai to attack Crown City under the guises of Suicune, Entei, and Raikou in exchange for Zorua's safety, unaware of the fact that Zorua managed to escape.
Other
Zoroark made its TV debut in The Island of Illusions!. It inhabited Grand Spectrala Islet and used its illusion abilities to create Giant Pokémon in order to protect the other Pokémon on the island from poachers. Decades earlier, it was a Zorua that a Nurse Joy once cared for, later evolving once Nurse Joy left the island.
In the manga
In the Pokémon RéBURST manga
Hariru has a Zoroark, which was evolved from Zorua. He can use it as a Burst form.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zoroark (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity |
Glacier Palace - Western Spire, Magnagate dungeons, Dreamy Island, Cape at the Edge, Silent Tundra, Moonlit Forest (Golden Chamber) |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Forest: Trailhead Field (post-ending) |
Pokémon Conquest | Evolve Zorua |
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Pokémon Smash! Zoroark | Japanese | Japan | 50 | January 16 to February 6, 2011 | |
Pokémon Smash! Zoroark | Japanese | Japan Wi-Fi |
50 | February 15 to March 14, 2011 | |
Summer 2011 Zoroark | English | Europe | 50 | June 11 to October 23, 2011 | |
Summer 2011 Zoroark | French | Europe | 50 | June 11 to October 23, 2011 | |
Summer 2011 Zoroark | German | Europe | 50 | June 11 to October 23, 2011 | |
Summer 2011 Zoroark | Italian | Europe | 50 | June 11 to October 23, 2011 | |
Summer 2011 Zoroark | Spanish | Europe | 50 | June 11 to October 23, 2011 | |
Station Zoroark | Korean | South Korea | 50 | June 26 to August 28, 2011 | |
Zoroark Month Zoroark | English | Australia and North America | 50 | September 16 to October 16, 2011 | |
Zoroark Month Zoroark | French | Australia and North America | 50 | September 16 to October 16, 2011 |
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 60
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120 - 167 | 230 - 324 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
Total: 510
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By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Detect | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
Extrasensory | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100% | 30 | |||||
Memento | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |||||
Snatch | Dark | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 40 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snatch | Dark | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Spite | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Trick | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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By a prior evolution
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Stage | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Fake Tears | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
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By events
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Pokémon Smash! ZoroarkBW Summer 2011 ZoroarkBW Toys "R" Us ZoroarkBW |
Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 | ||||
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Side game data
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Evolution
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Level 30 → |
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
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V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- 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, Zorua.
- Due to its debut before Generation V in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, it can be seen as a parallel to Lucario, which debuted in 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.
- They both share the same names in Japanese and English versions of the game, are in the Field Egg Group and need 1,059,860 Exp. to reach level 100.
- 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.
Origin
Zoroark is likely based on kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to Ninetales, another Pokémon based on kitsune. Its facial markings draw from Kabuki and Noh theatre makeup. It also resembles a werewolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic canid, like most werewolves. Its large claws are also werewolf-like.
Name origin
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
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