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'''Zorua''' (Japanese: '''ゾロア''' ''Zorua'') is a {{Type|Dark}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].
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}}'''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]], [[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 black 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 and feet 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. When transforming into a human, it usually takes the form of a silent child. Zorua often has an impish grin on its face.
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===Special Abilities===
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Zorua can create incredible, realistic illusions. It is able to transform into both people and Pokémon in order to confuse them.
   
 
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==Trivia==
  
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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.]]
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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]].
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**This could also be the reason that [[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.
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*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".
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*Zorua will be seen in [[BW040]] under the ownership of a boy named Luke.
  
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*Zorua is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], [[Absol]], [[Darkrai]], [[Purrloin]], [[Liepard]] and [[Zoroark]].
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*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".
  
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*Zorua is one of only nine pure dark types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], [[Darkrai]], [[Liepard]], [[Purrloin]] and [[Zoroark]].
  
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===Origin===
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Zorua is based on a fox cub. It is also based on the Kitsune of Japanese folklore, which is a mystical shapeshifting fox. It slightly resembles a black cat as well.
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===Etymology===
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Zorua's name comes from ''zorro'', which is Spanish for "fox".
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==Gallery==
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Revision as of 19:16, 14 August 2014

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 black 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 and feet 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. When transforming into a human, it usually takes the form of a silent child. Zorua often has an impish grin on its face.

Special Abilities

Zorua can create incredible, realistic illusions. It is able to transform into both people and Pokémon in order to confuse them.

Evolution

Zorua evolves into Zoroark at level 30.

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

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

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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.

Origin

Zorua is based on a fox cub. It is also based on the Kitsune of Japanese folklore, which is a mystical shapeshifting fox. It slightly resembles a black cat as well.

Etymology

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

Gallery

See also

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