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'''Zorua''' (Japanese: '''ゾロア''' ''Zorua'') is a {{Type|Dark}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
}}'''Zorua''' (Japanese: '''ゾロア''' ''Zorua'') is a {{Type|Dark}}-type [[Pokémon]] and the pre-evolution of [[Zoroark]]. It is a [[Generation V]] Pokémon and appears in the [[Pokémon Black and White]] games. It has the ability [[Illusion]]. To obtain Zorua in [[Pokémon Black and White|Black and White]], you have to trade [[Celebi]] over from the movie 13 event or Gamestop event or Breed Zoroark from the [[Crown Beasts]] event or from Gamestop Crown Beasts event. It will be at level 10 and has the moves [[Leer]], [[Scratch]], [[Pursuit]], and [[Fake Tears]].
 
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==Biology==
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===Physiology===
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Zorua is a small quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a fox cub. It also slightly resembles a cat. It has large, triangular ears and a short snout with a tiny black nose, and furry whisker-like tufts of fur that protrude from either side of its face. Zorua's eyes are teal colored with red eyelids; it has circular red patches above its eyes. Zorua's body is covered mainly in slate-gray fur. It has a deep gray fluffy mane around its neck, and a tuft of red-tipped fur atop its head that resembles a flame. It has small red-tipped paws with no visible digits, and a short fluffy gray tail.
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==Behavior==
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Zorua are known to be mischievous Pokémon. They are tricksters, possessing the ability to change into the forms of others to surprise and confuse them. They are able to transform into other Pokémon, as well as humans. Zorua often has an impish grin on its face.
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
 
'''Zorua''' [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Zoroark]] at level 30.
 
'''Zorua''' [[Evolution|evolves]] into [[Zoroark]] at level 30.
   
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===Etymology===
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Zorua's name comes from ''zorro'', which is Spanish for "fox".
   
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==Game Info==
 
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*A Zorua was owned by [[N]] as a child, as seen in the intro of [[Pokemon Black and White|Pokemon Black and White.]] [[N]] has a [[Zoroark]] during the final battle in [[N's Castle]].
 
*A Zorua was owned by [[N]] as a child, as seen in the intro of [[Pokemon Black and White|Pokemon Black and White.]] [[N]] has a [[Zoroark]] during the final battle in [[N's Castle]].
 
*Zorua along with Zoroark were the first two Generation V Pokémon to appear in a Generation IV season anime of Pokémon in the movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
 
*Zorua along with Zoroark were the first two Generation V Pokémon to appear in a Generation IV season anime of Pokémon in the movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
 
*Zorua is very similar to [[Riolu]] because they both have a single evolution, have psychic-like attacks and abilities, and are first introduced in movies that belong to one generation before theirs, Riolu in "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" and Zorua in "Zoroark: Master of Illusions".
*Zorua will be seen in [[BW040]] under the ownership of a boy named Luke.
 
 
*Zorua is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], [[Absol]], [[Darkrai]], [[Purrloin]], [[Liepard]] and [[Zoroark]].
*Zorua is very similar to Riolu because they both have a single evolution, have psychic-like attacks and abilities, and are first introduced in movies, Riolu in "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" and Zorua in "Zoroark: Master of Illusions".
 
*Zorua is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], Absol, [[Darkrai]], [[Purrloin]], [[Liepard]] and [[Zoroark]].
 
*In Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 it is possible to obtain a Zorua in Driftveil City when talking to one of the seven sages and it will have N's ID.
 
   
 
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Zorua (Japanese: ゾロア Zorua) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology

Physiology

Zorua is a small quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a fox cub. It also slightly resembles a cat. It has large, triangular ears and a short snout with a tiny black nose, and furry whisker-like tufts of fur that protrude from either side of its face. Zorua's eyes are teal colored with red eyelids; it has circular red patches above its eyes. Zorua's body is covered mainly in slate-gray fur. It has a deep gray fluffy mane around its neck, and a tuft of red-tipped fur atop its head that resembles a flame. It has small red-tipped paws with no visible digits, and a short fluffy gray tail.

Behavior

Zorua are known to be mischievous Pokémon. They are tricksters, possessing the ability to change into the forms of others to surprise and confuse them. They are able to transform into other Pokémon, as well as humans. Zorua often has an impish grin on its face.

Evolution

Zorua evolves into Zoroark at level 30.

Etymology

Zorua's name comes from zorro, which is Spanish for "fox".

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Castelia City (Requires Event Celebi) Event
Black 2 and White 2 Gift from Rood in Driftveil City One

Pokédex Entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 U-turn 70 100% 20 [[File:Type Bug HOME.png|25px|link=Bug type]] [[Bug type|Bug]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Scratch 40 100% 35 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Leer - 100% 30 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

1 Pursuit 40 100% 20 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

1 Hone Claws - -% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

5 Pursuit 40 100% 20 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

9 Hone Claws - -% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

17 Faint Attack 60% - [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

21 Scary Face - 100% 10 [[File:Type Normal HOME.png|25px|link=Normal type]] [[Normal type|Normal]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

25 Taunt - 100% 20 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

29 Foul Play 95 100% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

30 Night Slash 70 100% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

34 Torment - 100% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

39 Agility - -% 30 [[File:Type Psychic HOME.png|25px|link=Psychic type]] [[Psychic type|Psychic]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

44 Embargo - 100% 15 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

49 Punishment - 100% 5 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Physical Physical

]]

54 Nasty Plot - -% 20 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

59 Imprison - -% 10 [[File:Type Psychic HOME.png|25px|link=Psychic type]] [[Psychic type|Psychic]] [[Move#Status Status

]]

64 Night Daze 85 95% 10 [[File:Type Dark HOME.png|25px|link=Dark type]] [[Dark type|Dark]] [[Move#Special 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

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Trivia

  • A Zorua was owned by N as a child, as seen in the intro of Pokemon Black and White. N has a Zoroark during the final battle in N's Castle.
  • Zorua along with Zoroark were the first two Generation V Pokémon to appear in a Generation IV season anime of Pokémon in the movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
  • Zorua is very similar to Riolu because they both have a single evolution, have psychic-like attacks and abilities, and are first introduced in movies that belong to one generation before theirs, Riolu in "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" and Zorua in "Zoroark: Master of Illusions".
  • Zorua is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are Umbreon, Poochyena, Mightyena, Absol, Darkrai, Purrloin, Liepard and Zoroark.

See also

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