Type matchups
Damage Zorua takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Zorua 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
- 40
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 330
Zorua has a base stat total of 330, higher than 23% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (80) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 40 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Zorua's only ability is Illusion.
How to beat Zorua
Zorua 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
Zorua is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Zorua → Zoroark) and evolves into Zoroark.
Best counters to Zorua
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zorua weak to?
As a Dark type, Zorua takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Zorua resistant to?
Zorua resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Zorua?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Zorua with super-effective attacks.