Zoroark (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Zoroark (disambiguation).

Zoroark Illusion Fox Pokémon ゾロアーク Zoroark #571 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Illusion Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Zoroark 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 178.8 lbs. 81.1 kg Zoroark 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 179	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Zoroark 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zoroark (Japanese: ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

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. Lonely trainers tend to use Zoroark to create illusions in order to ease their own burden of solitude.

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. Night Daze is its former signature move.

In the anime

File:Mohn Zoroark.png

Zoroark in the anime

Major appearances

Zoroark (M13)

Zoroark debuted in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. She was threatened by Grings Kodai into attacking Crown City, under the guises of Suicune, Entei, and Raikou, in exchange for Zorua's safety. However, it was unaware of the fact that Zorua had managed to escape.

Other

Zoroark made its main series debut in The Island of Illusions!. It inhabited Grand Spectrala Islet and used its Illusion 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.

A Zoroark appeared in a flashback in 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 Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!, where it encountered Gladion and joined his team on his quest to find Mohn. It reappeared in a flashback in JN037.

In the manga

Zoroark in Pokémon RéBURST

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga

Zoroark debuted in PMHGSS17.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Zoroark appeared in Scizor Defends as a resident of the Pokémon Village.

A Zoroark appeared in Chesnaught Protects.

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Zoroark appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Kotarō.

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)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Zoroark appears as a Poké Ball summon. In the 3DS version of the game, it is unlocked after clearing 10-Man Smash. Upon release, it uses Fury Swipes to send fighters into the air, slash them repeatedly, and smash them back down. This move is very similar to Greninja's Final Smash.

Trophy information

Zoroark in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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 makes its second appearance as a Poké Ball summon, using Fury Swipes like it does in for 3DS/Wii U. It also appears as a Spirit.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #077 Unova B2W2: #152 Black Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. White Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Black 2 Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #125 Hoenn #— X Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Y Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents. Omega Ruby Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery. Alpha Sapphire Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #029 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun It doesn't just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions. Ultra Moon If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #088 Sword This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe. Shield Seeking to ease the burden of solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Lostlorn Forest (requires Shiny fateful encounter Entei, Raikou, or Suicune) Evolve Zorua (requires fateful encounter Celebi) Black 2 White 2 Evolve N's Zorua
Generation VI X Y Route 20, Pokémon Village Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Zorua
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Grove Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Loop Lagoon, Insular Sea (Wanderer)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: Trailhead Field (post-ending) PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Conquest Evolve Zorua MD GTI Glacier Palace - Western Spire (1F-12F), Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall) Rumble U Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest (Boss), Toy Collection: The Sword for Justice, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig, NFC Figurine
Generation VI Battle Trozei Dragon Hill: Stage 4 Shuffle Castle Noapte: Stage 129 Graucus Hall: Stage 465 Rumble World White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Center Boss, Back, Special) Picross Area 30: Stage 12

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
BW	Pokémon Smash! Zoroark	Japanese	Japan	50	January 16 to February 6, 2011
BW	Pokémon Smash! Zoroark	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	February 15 to March 14, 2011
BW	Summer 2011 Zoroark	English	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW	Summer 2011 Zoroark	French	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW	Summer 2011 Zoroark	German	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW	Summer 2011 Zoroark	Italian	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW	Summer 2011 Zoroark	Spanish	Europe	50	June 11 to October 23, 2011
BW	Station Zoroark	Korean	South Korea	50	June 26 to August 28, 2011
BW	Zoroark Month Zoroark	English	Australia and North America	50	September 16 to October 16, 2011
BW	Zoroark Month Zoroark	French	Australia and North America	50	September 16 to October 16, 2011
ORAS	Sly Zoroark	American region	Online	50	November 4 to 20, 2015
XYORAS	Sly Zoroark	PAL region	Online	50	November 6, 2015 to January 7, 2016
XYORAS	Pokémon EXPO Gym Zoroark	Japanese region	Online	45	November 19, 2015 to May 31, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Expert Belt (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 510	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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 Evo.Evo. Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 1212 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 1616 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2020 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 2424 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20 2828 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 3434 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 4040 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4646 Night Daze Dark Special 08585 09595% 10 5252 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20 5858 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM47 TM47 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM75 TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR37 TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR58 TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Copycat Normal Status — —% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Detect Fighting Status — —% 5 Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zoroark 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 Zoroark in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Burning Jealousy Fire Special 70 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Embargo × Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Punishment × Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Snatch × Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield 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 Zoroark Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zoroark × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: She is originally from the Tech Area. She had something on her mind and was traveling in PokéPark to find a place to live.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Night Daze Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Illusion Ability 2: Pride Ability 3: Shadow Dash Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Zorua when its Attack is 90 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Kotarō
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #064 Sinister Power Increases damage done by any Dark types in the combo. Swappable Skill(s): Hitting Streak
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 250 Base Defense: 127 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw, Snarl Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Sludge Bomb, Flamethrower

Evolution

Unevolved Zorua  Dark

Level 30 →

First evolution Zoroark  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Zoroark images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Zoroark's silhouette on Pokémon Sunday

Zoroark in Pokémon Battle Chess

• 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 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, have the same Gender ratio, 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.
• 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 Pokémon Black 2 and White 2).
• Zoroark appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. Along with Emboar, Zoroark doesn't behave similarly to any traditional piece in chess.

Origin

Zoroark is likely based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. Its facial markings draw from Kabuki and Noh theater makeup. It also resembles a werewolf, due to the fact that it is an anthropomorphic canid, like most werewolves.

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

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゾロアーク Zoroark From zorro and dark or 悪 aku French Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name German Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zoroark Same as English/Japanese name Korean 조로아크 Zoroark Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 索羅亞克 / 索罗亚克 Suǒluóyǎkè / Suǒluóyàkè Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Зороарк Zoroark Same as English name Thai โซโรอาร์ค Zoroark Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Zoroark (M13)

External links

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