zorua

Zorua is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark

Abilities:

• Illusion: Allows Zorua to appear as the last Pokémon in the player's party until it takes direct damage. This ability can trick opponents and create strategic advantages in battles.

Physical Characteristics:

• Fox-like appearance with a small, gray body
• Large, triangular ears with red insides
• Dark tufts of fur on its head resembling a mane
• Blue eyes with red eyelids and black markings around them
• Bushy tail with a dark tip

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers hiding in forests and urban areas
• Known for its mischievous nature and tendency to use illusions to avoid danger or play tricks on others
• Often seen in areas with dense foliage where it can blend in and surprise other Pokémon or people

In Battle:

• Utilizes its Illusion ability to confuse and manipulate opponents
• Relatively fast and can use a variety of Dark-type moves
• Signature moves: Night Daze and Foul Play
• Effective against Psychic and Ghost types
• Vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Zoroark starting at level 30
• Retains its Illusion ability after evolution, allowing for continued strategic play

Interesting Facts:

• Zorua is known for its ability to transform and disguise itself as other Pokémon or even humans, which is a trait shared with its evolved form, Zoroark.
• In the animated Pokémon movie "Pokémon: Zoroark—Master of Illusions," Zorua plays a significant role, showcasing its transformation abilities.
• Its Illusion ability reflects its cunning nature and its reliance on trickery over brute strength.
• Zorua's design is inspired by kitsune, which are mythical Japanese foxes known for their shapeshifting abilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It changes into the forms of others to surprise them. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.
• White: To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
• Black-2: It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
• White-2: It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
• X: It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
• Y: To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
• Omega-Ruby: It changes so it looks just like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.
• Alpha-Sapphire: To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon.
• Ultra-Sun: This Pokémon has a cowardly disposition, so when it’s not around friends, it basically always stays transformed as something else.
• Ultra-Moon: If a normally talkative child suddenly stops talking, it may have been replaced by Zorua.
• Sword: Zorua is a timid Pokémon. This disposition seems to be what led to the development of Zorua’s ability to take on the forms of other creatures.
• Shield: Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.
• Legends-Arceus: A once-departed soul, returned to life in Hisui. Derives power from resentment, which rises as energy atop its head and takes on the forms of foes. In this way, Zorua vents lingering malice.