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'''Zoroark''' (Japanese:'''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
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'''Zoroark''' (Japanese:'''ゾロアーク''' ''Zoroark'') is a {{type|Dark}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]] that is the evolution of [[Zorua]].
  
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
 
===Physiology===
  
===Physiology===
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Zoroark is a foxlike Pokemon covered mainly in dark grayish fur. It has a pointed muzzle, red lining around its eyes and mouth, teal eyes, a fluffy black ruff of fur around its neck, and a long, voluminous crimson red spiky mane with gray tips. A teal-colored band encircles the bottom part of Zoroark's mane like a ponytail. It has three sharp red claws on both its hands and feet.
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Zoroark is based upon a black colored fox.It has red hairs upon its head.It usually runs upon its forelimbs.
  
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Zoroark is able to stand upright on two legs like a biped, but it usually runs upon its forelimbs.
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===Behavior===
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Zoroark are mysterious and sometimes mischievous Pokémon, although they are generally more serious than their pre-evolution [[Zorua]]. They are very protective of their homes and their family. They will use illusions to trick enemies and prevent them from entering their lair.
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===Special Abilities===
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Zoroark can create incredibly realistic illusions. They can transform into both people and other Pokémon. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously with their illusion-generating powers.
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==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
 
'''Zoroark''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Zorua]] as of level 30.
  
'''Zoroark''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Zorua]] as of level 30.
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==In the Anime==
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[[File:File-Zoroark_movie.png|thumb|Zoroark|100px]]
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A female Zoroark appears the Pokémon movie [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]. In the movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mi-Mah) throughout. "Meema" was Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.
   
 
==Game Info==
  
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==Anime==
  
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[[File:File-Zoroark_movie.png|thumb|Zoroark|100px]]
  
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Zoroark appears in a new Pokémon movie called [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]. In that movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mi-Mah) throughout. It may be Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.
  
   
 
==Trivia==
  
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*Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime. (Zoroark: Master of Illusions)
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*Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime: [[Zoroark: Master of Illusions]].
 
*In Black 2/White 2, a Backpacker that talks to you about Zoroark and a new TM you received. The hiker is later reveled to be a Zoroark under disguise of a Backpacker, then you notice it escaped.
  
*In Black 2/White 2, a Backpacker that talks to you about Zoroark and a new TM you received. The hiker is later reveled to be a Zoroark under disguise of a Backpacker, then you notice it escaped.
 
*Despite getting N`s Zorua from the house in Driftveil City in Pokemon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to have a Zoroark, which leads you to N's Castle.
  
*Despite getting N`s Zorua from the house in Driftveil City in Pokemon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to have a Zoroark, which leads you to N's Castle.
   
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==Origins==
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===Origin===
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===Design origins===
  
 
Zoroark is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Kitsune|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 the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]], a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.
  
Zoroark is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Kitsune|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 the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a [[wikipedia:Werewolf|Werewolf]], a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.
   
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==Gallery==
  
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Revision as of 01:24, 31 August 2014

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

Biology

Physiology

Zoroark is a foxlike Pokemon covered mainly in dark grayish fur. It has a pointed muzzle, red lining around its eyes and mouth, teal eyes, a fluffy black ruff of fur around its neck, and a long, voluminous crimson red spiky mane with gray tips. A teal-colored band encircles the bottom part of Zoroark's mane like a ponytail. It has three sharp red claws on both its hands and feet.

Zoroark is able to stand upright on two legs like a biped, but it usually runs upon its forelimbs.

Behavior

Zoroark are mysterious and sometimes mischievous Pokémon, although they are generally more serious than their pre-evolution Zorua. They are very protective of their homes and their family. They will use illusions to trick enemies and prevent them from entering their lair.

Special Abilities

Zoroark can create incredibly realistic illusions. They can transform into both people and other Pokémon. They use their illusory powers to protect their lair and their pack. They have the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously with their illusion-generating powers.

Evolution

Zoroark is the evolved form of Zorua as of level 30.

In the Anime

File:File-Zoroark movie.png

Zoroark

A female Zoroark appears the Pokémon movie Zoroark: Master of Illusions. In the movie, Zorua called Zoroark "Meema" (Pronounced Mi-Mah) throughout. "Meema" was Zorua's way of calling Zoroark his mom.

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Lostlorn Forest Event
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Zorua None
X and Y Pokémon Village Rare

Pokédex Entries

Template:GenVPokédex

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer - 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Hone Claws - -% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
5 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
9 Hone Claws - -% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
17 Faint Attack — 60% - Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
21 Scary Face - 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Taunt - 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
29 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
30 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
34 Torment - 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
39 Agility - -% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
44 Embargo - 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
49 Punishment - 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
54 Nasty Plot - -% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
59 Imprison - -% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
64 Night Daze 85 95% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Template:GenVPokéSprites

Trivia

  • Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime: Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
  • In Black 2/White 2, a Backpacker that talks to you about Zoroark and a new TM you received. The hiker is later reveled to be a Zoroark under disguise of a Backpacker, then you notice it escaped.
  • Despite getting N`s Zorua from the house in Driftveil City in Pokemon Black 2/White 2, N still appears to have a Zoroark, which leads you to N's Castle.

Origin

Zoroark is likely based on the 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 the Kitsune. Zoroark also resembles a Werewolf, a mythological beast that was human but could shape-shift into a wolf or an anthropomorphic wolf-like beast.

Etymology

Zoroark's name comes from zorro, which is Spanish for "fox", and "dark".

Gallery

ZoroarkXY-AttackAnimation-1 ZoroarkXY-AttackAnimation-2

See also

Template:GenVnavTemplate:Pseudo & Semi-Pseudo Legendary PokemonTemplate:Family

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