Zoroark

Zoroark is a -type Pokémon and the first evolution of Zorua. It is a Generation V pokémon and it will appear in the upcoming Pokemon Black and White games. It has the ability Illusion. Zoroark can be obtained in Pokemon Black and White only if you have one of the shiny Legendary Beasts from movie 13 and will know the moves Fury Swipes, Faint Attack, Scary Face, Taunt, and a new move called Night Burst. It also knows another new move called Claw Sharpen.

Appearance
Zoroark is a bipedal fox-like Pokémon, and mainly grayish-brown in coloration with red and black accents. It has a pointed snout and ears, the insides of which have red coloration. Zoroark also has some red rimming its eyes and mouth. Zoroark has a large, voluminous mane, primarily red in coloration but with black tips. The mane also somewhat resembles a ponytail, as a greenish bangle down its length separates a mass of the mane from the lower portion. Zoroark has a black ruff on its upper body, pointed at the shoulders from which its arms extend. Its upper arms are thin, whereas its lower arms, while still slim, are bulkier. The arms have spiky extensions of fur at the shoulders, and Zoroark's three claws, as well as the claws on its feet, are red in coloration.

Major appearances
Zoroark appeared in the Diamond and Pearl Movie Phantom Champion/Ruler Zoroark along with its pre-evolution Zorua. It has a central role in the movie.

Trivia

 * Zoroark was revealed by the March CoroCoro issue on February 10, 2010, but its silhouette was revealed on Pokemon Sunday on February 7, 2010.
 * It may be similar to Generation IV's Lucario as it was released in similar circumstances.


 * Zoroark is likely based on Kitsune of Japanese folklore, a shape-shifting mythical fox that would trick unsuspecting travelers for fun. This is similar to Ninetales, another Pokémon based on kitsune.
 * Zoroark's name comes from zorro, Spanish for "fox", and "dark".