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Zoroark (ゾロアーク Zoroark)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#571
		Evolves From:	Zorua
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$ZOOR-ark$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	60	Species:	Illusion Fox Pokémon
Attack:	105	Type(s):	Dark
Defense:	60	Height:	1.6m 5'3" feet
Special Atk:	120	Weight:	81.1kg 178.79 pounds
Special Def:	60	Abilities:	Illusion
Speed:	105	Pokédex Color:	Black
Stat Total:	510	Gender:	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
		Footprint:
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Zoroark (Japanese:ゾロアーク Zoroark) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is the evolution of Zorua. It has the ability Illusion.

It can only be obtained by either evolving a Zorua, though it could once be obtained through an event by transferring either a Shiny Entei, Suicune, or Raikou. By bringing the legendary with you in your party, you can initiate a event where you get to face a girl in a trailer located in Lostlorn Forest, who has what seems to be one of the three Legendary Beasts. Attacking it, however, reveals that its actually a Zoroark, and can be captured. When caught, it will know the moves Fury Swipes, Faint Attack, Scary Face, Taunt, and Night Burst.

Anime

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.

Pokemon Conquest

Zoroark plays a major role in Pokemon Conquest, as the Partner of Kotarō, with a +2 Night Burst.

Evolution

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

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Zoroark Locations
Black/White	Lostlorn Forest	Event
Black 2/White 2	Evolve Zorua	None

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Zoroark did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Zoroark did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Zoroark did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Zoroark did not appear during the Generation IV games.
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
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	-	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
1	Hone Claws	-	-%	15	Dark	Status
5	Pursuit	40	100%	20	Dark	Physical
9	Hone Claws	-	-%	15	Dark	Status
13	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Faint Attack	—	60%	-	Dark	Physical
21	Scary Face	-	100%	10	Normal	Status
25	Taunt	-	100%	20	Dark	Status
29	Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
30	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
34	Torment	-	100%	15	Dark	Status
39	Agility	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
44	Embargo	-	100%	15	Dark	Status
49	Punishment	-	100%	5	Dark	Physical
54	Nasty Plot	-	-%	20	Dark	Status
59	Imprison	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
64	Night Daze	85	95%	10	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

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Zoroark did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Zoroark did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Zoroark did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Zoroark did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back
			File:Zoroark B2W2.gif
			File:Shiny Zoroark B2W2.gif

Gallery

Origins

Design origins

Zoroark is likely based on the Template:WP 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 Template:WP, 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".

Trivia

Zoroark in the first non-legendary Pokémon to be completely event exclusive and unobtainable during normal game play.
Zoroark is the first Unova Pokémon ever seen in the anime. (Zoroark: Master of Illusions)
Zoroark is said to be on the list of newcomers for the new Super Smash Bros. game.
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 ran away.
Despite getting N`s Zoroark 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.

References