#571 Hisuian Zoroark

#571 Hisuian Zoroark

Height1.6 m(5'03")
Weight73 kg(160.9 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 8

Hisuian Zoroark's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 55
251
Attack 100
236
Defense 60
156
Sp. Atk 125
286
Sp. Def 60
156
Speed 110
256
1341
Type Effectiveness

Hisuian Zoroark Abilities

The Pokémon fools opponents by entering battle disguised as the last Pokémon in its Trainer's party.

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Hisuian Zoroark Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100Level UpThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Scratchnormalphysical40100Level Up 1Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Leernormalstatus100Level Up 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Tormentdarkstatus100Level Up 1The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
U Turnbugphysical70100Level Up 1After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Hone ClawsdarkstatusLevel Up 1The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Shadow Sneakghostphysical40100Level Up 12The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
CurseghoststatusLevel Up 16A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Tauntdarkstatus100Level Up 20The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100Level Up 24The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Spiteghoststatus100Level Up 28The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
AgilitypsychicstatusLevel Up 34The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100Level Up 40The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Bitter Maliceghostspecial75100Level Up 46The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Nasty PlotdarkstatusLevel Up 52The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100Level Up 58The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TM/HMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TM/HMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TM/HMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TM/HMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Calm MindpsychicstatusTM/HMThe user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Confuse Rayghoststatus100TM/HMThe target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Crunchdarkphysical80100TM/HMThe user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100TM/HMThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Diggroundphysical80100TM/HMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
EndurenormalstatusTM/HMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TM/HMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fake Tearsdarkstatus100TM/HMThe user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100TM/HMThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flingdarkphysical100TM/HMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TM/HMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TM/HMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TM/HMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TM/HMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Helping HandnormalstatusTM/HMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hexghostspecial65100TM/HMThis relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TM/HMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100TM/HMThe user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Icy Windicespecial5595TM/HMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
ImprisonpsychicstatusTM/HMIf opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TM/HMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Low Kickfightingphysical100TM/HMA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Low Sweepfightingphysical65100TM/HMThe user makes a swift attack on the target's legs, which lowers the target's Speed stat.
Night Shadeghostspecial100TM/HMThe user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Pain SplitnormalstatusTM/HMThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Phantom Forceghostphysical90100TM/HMThe user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Poltergeistghostphysical11090TM/HMThe user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
ProtectnormalstatusTM/HMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych UpnormalstatusTM/HMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TM/HMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Rain DancewaterstatusTM/HMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
RestpsychicstatusTM/HMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTM/HMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TM/HMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TM/HMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTM/HMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100TM/HMThe user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Snarldarkspecial5595TM/HMThe user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Snowscapeicestatus0TM/HMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
SubstitutenormalstatusTM/HMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Swiftnormalspecial60TM/HMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords DancenormalstatusTM/HMA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TM/HMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TM/HMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TM/HMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100TM/HMThe user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Trickpsychicstatus100TM/HMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TM/HMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Pokedex Entries
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.

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.

In Other Languages

Hisuian Zoroark's Japanese name is Zoroark (ゾロアーク). Here are all the official names for Hisuian Zoroark across different languages:

JapaneseゾロアークZoroark
Korean조로아크
Chinese (Traditional)索羅亞克
FrenchZoroark
GermanZoroark
SpanishZoroark
ItalianZoroark
Chinese (Simplified)索罗亚克

Hisuian Zoroark Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience179

How to Get Hisuian Zoroark

Hisuian Zoroark is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Hisuian Zoroark in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
VariousWildHisuian FormForm Change
FAQ

About Hisuian Zoroark

Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal/Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 510, Hisuian Zoroark is classified as a Illusion Fox Pokémon and is part of the Zorua → Zoroark → Hisuian Zoroark evolution line.

In competitive play, Hisuian Zoroark is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 7.05% usage rate. Its key abilities are Illusion, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Hisuian Zoroark is weak to Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Hisuian Zoroark can learn 72 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Shadow Ball, Flamethrower, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot. Standing at 1.6m tall and weighing 73kg, Hisuian Zoroark has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.