Type matchups
Damage Zoroark takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Zoroark has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 105
- Total
- 510
Zoroark has a base stat total of 510, higher than 69% of Pokémon. Its Attack (105) and Sp. Atk (120) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Zoroark's only ability is Illusion.
How to beat Zoroark
Zoroark takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Zoroark is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Zorua → Zoroark), evolving from Zorua.
Best counters to Zoroark
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zoroark weak to?
As a Dark type, Zoroark takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Zoroark resistant to?
Zoroark resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Zoroark?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Zoroark with super-effective attacks.