Type matchups
Damage Zarude takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Dark/Grass type, Zarude has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Dark/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 600
Zarude has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (70), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 105 HP, 105 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Zarude's only ability is Leaf Guard.
How to beat Zarude
The best way to beat Zarude is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Buzzwole hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Dark and Grass moves. Pheromosa hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Dark and Grass moves. Slither Wing hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Dark and Grass moves.
Evolution
Zarude does not evolve.
Best counters to Zarude
Other Dark/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zarude weak to?
As a Dark/Grass type, Zarude takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Fighting, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves.
What is Zarude resistant to?
Zarude resists Ground, Ghost, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Zarude?
Strong type-based picks include Buzzwole, Pheromosa and Slither Wing, which hit Zarude with super-effective attacks.