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Zorua

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Zorua (Japanese: ゾロア Zoroa) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It has a Normal/Ghost-type Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology

Physiology

Unovan

Zorua is a small quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a fox cub. It has large triangular ears and a short snout with a tiny black nose, and furry whisker-like tufts of fur that protrude from either side of its face. Zorua's eyes are sky blue colored with red eyelids, and it also has circular red patches above its eyes resembling eyebrows. Zorua's body is covered mainly in slate-gray fur. It has a deep gray fluffy mane around its neck, and a tuft of red-tipped fur atop its head that resembles a flame. It has small red-tipped paws and feet with no visible digits, and a short fluffy gray tail.

Hisuian

Zorua's Hisuian form is covered in fluffy grayish white fur with red tints, that transition to a faded reddish-pink color, on the tips of its tail, neck fur and head tuft; the fur atop its head and around its neck is much larger and longer than that of its Unovan counterpart, and, along with its tail, features long strands trailing above and behind its head. It has round, yellow eyes with pink eyelids and round red eyebrows. Its ears feature faded reddish-pink tips, with dark gray insides, and the tips of its paws are dark gray in coloration. Hisuian Zorua are often confused with either Vulpix or Growlithe by those whom have never encountered one before.

Behavior

Unovan

Zorua giggling as a female human

Zorua are known to be mischievous but timid Pokémon. They are tricksters, possessing the ability to change into the forms of others to surprise and confuse them or to playing tricks for fun. They are able to transform into other Pokémon, as well as humans. When transforming into a human, Zorua usually takes the form of a silent child, though some have a preference for a human form. Luke's Zorua is an example, as she seems to like being in a female human form rather than a male human form. Zorua often have an impish grin on their faces while giggling. They have been known to occasionally replace normally talkative children.

Zorua usually reside in lush forest or rugged mountains with their Zoroark parents. Sometimes Zorua can found in cities either with trainers, some disguised as Humans or Pokémon.

Hisuian

Hisuian Zorua are the result of Zorua migrating from other regions, where they were shunned by humans that despised them for manifesting uncanny illusions, but later perished due to being unable to survive within the harsher environment of Hisui and the strife with other Pokémon; their lingering souls were reborn as Ghost-types from the power of their hatred and malice towards humans and Pokémon. Through their ghostly mimicries, they can draw strength from people and Pokémon's terror alike. Additionally, unlike their Unovan counterparts, Hisuan Zorua have a more sad melancholic expression rather than an impish grin. Nonetheless, they can be invaluable allies when they choose to be tamed by humans.

Hisuian Zorua appear to dwell in secluded snowy mountains with their parents more often.

Natural abilities

Zorua disguised as a Child.

Zorua can create incredible, realistic illusions. It is able to transform into both people and Pokémon in order to confuse them. Nonetheless, sometimes its illusion can still get exposed because of its uncovered tail, and if the tail is touched, it will revert to its true form.

Hisuian Zorua can create ghostly mimicries through the spiteful powers emitted from their long fur on their heads, around their necks and on their tails. They can also subsequently absorb terror from their victims as the source of their power.

Evolution

Zorua evolves into Zoroark at level 30.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Castelia City (Requires Event Celebi) Event
Black 2 and White 2 Gift from Rood in Driftveil City One
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Route 102 Rare
Sun and Moon Trade None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Trainers' School Uncommon
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Isle of Armor 		Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Soothing Wetlands
Max Raid Battles: Challenge Road, Honeycalm Sea, Soothing Wetlands, Workout Sea 		Rare

Pokédex entries

  • 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

    Hisuian Form: 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.


Stats

Zorua's Stats
HP
40
Attack
65
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
65
Total
212

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
5 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
9 Fake Tears — 100% 20 Dark Status
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
17 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
21 Scary Face — 100% 10 Normal Status
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
29 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
33 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
37 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status
41 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
45 Punishment — 100% 5 Dark Physical
49 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
53 Imprison — —% 10 Psychic Status
57 Night Daze 85 95% 10 Dark Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
5 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
9 Fake Tears — 100% 20 Dark Status Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
17 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Scary Face — 100% 10 Normal Status Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
29 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
33 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
45 Punishment — 100% 5 Dark Physical Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
49 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
53 Imprison — —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
57 Night Daze 85 95% 10 Dark Special Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
5 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
9 Fake Tears — 100% 20 Dark Status
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Normal Physical
17 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
21 Scary Face — 100% 10 Normal Status
25 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
29 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
33 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
37 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status
41 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
45 Punishment — 100% 5 Dark Physical
49 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
53 Imprison — —% 10 Psychic Status
57 Night Daze 85 95% 10 Dark Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Fire Special Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM56 Fling — 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Fire Special
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Vulpix, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina — 100% 20 Normal Status
Copycat Skitty, Spinda — —% 20 Normal Status
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario, Lycanroc, Mudbray, Mudsdale — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Dark Pulse Meowth, Persian, Weavile 80 100% 15 Dark Special
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao — —% 5 Fighting Status
Extrasensory Vulpix, Vulpix, Nuzleaf 80 100% 20 Psychic Special
Memento Stunky, Skuntank — 100% 10 Dark Status
Snatch Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status
Sucker Punch Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Diglett, Diglett, Dugtrio, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Stunky, Skuntank, Purrloin, Liepard, Furfrou, Meowstic, Komala 70 100% 5 Dark Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Meowth, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino — 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Copycat Skitty, Spinda — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Dark Pulse Weavile 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao — —% 5 Fighting Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Extrasensory Vulpix, Nuzleaf 80 100% 20 Psychic Special Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Memento Stunky, Skuntank — 100% 10 Dark Status Tough 8 ♥ 0 ♥
Snatch Sneasel, Weavile, Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Sucker Punch Rattata, Raticate, Diglett, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Purrloin, Liepard, Furfrou, Meowstic 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Captivate Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Vulpix, Meowth, Persian, Stantler, Skitty, Glameow, Purugly, Purrloin, Minccino — 100% 20 Normal Status
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Dark Pulse Lucario, Weavile 80 100% 15 Dark Special
Detect Zangoose, Absol, Lucario, Patrat, Watchog, Mienfoo, Mienshao — —% 5 Fighting Status
Extrasensory Vulpix, Nuzleaf 80 100% 30 Psychic Special
Memento Stunky, Skuntank — 100% 10 Dark Status
Snatch Purrloin, Liepard, Heatmor — —% 10 Dark Status
Sucker Punch Rattata, Raticate, Diglett, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Purrloin, Liepard 80 100% 5 Dark Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Flying Physical
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Snatch USUM — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Trick USUM — 100% 10 Psychic Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bounce ORAS 85 85% 5 Flying Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Snatch ORAS — —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite ORAS — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Trick ORAS — 100% 10 Psychic Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bounce  85 85% 5 Flying Physical
Covet  60 100% 40 Normal Physical
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snatch  — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite  — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Trick  — 100% 10 Psychic Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Luke's Zorua.

Trivia

  • A Zorua was owned by N as a child, as seen in the intro of Pokémon Black and White. N has a Zoroark during the final battle in N's Castle.
  • Zorua along with Zoroark were the first two Generation V Pokémon to appear in a Generation IV season anime of Pokémon in the movie, Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
  • In the anime, it is considered rare, but as they can change into any Pokémon, many of them masquerade as other Pokémon.
  • Zorua is very similar to Riolu because they both have a single evolution, have Psychic-like attacks and abilities, and their evolved forms are first introduced in movies that belong to one generation before theirs, "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" and "Zoroark: Master of Illusions". They are both based on supernatural Japanese mammals, the Kitsune and Tanuki respectively.
  • Vulpix and Ninetales are also based on kitsune. However, Zorua and its evolution are based on the darker and more mischievous sides of kitsune, most likely the "yako" or "nogitsune" variations.
  • In its Hisuian form, Zorua and Zoroark are the only Ghost-type Pokémon to be immune to itself.

Origin

Zorua is based on the kitsune of Japanese folklore, a mystical shapeshifting fox. It's facial markings are reminiscent of both kabuki and noh makeup. It may also play off of how foxes in media are often depicted as deceptive or are tricksters.

Zorua's habit of replacing talkative children with itself is similar to Irish folklore about the Changeling, a fairy-child that replaces human children kidnapped by fairies, Putting a Changeling over a fire would cause it to jump up the chimney and return the human child. As a result, baby boys often wore dresses to make them look like girls to confuse the fairies.

Hisuian Zorua has closer ties with the kitsune in terms of physical appearance and coloration of red and white. Its origin, which involves it reborn from its lingering soul, is analogous to vengeful ghouls and ghosts, as well as revenants. Its personality of being invaluable allies when someone earns their trust is also based on a benevolent Kumiho, Huli Jing, and Kitsune assisting humans. Its coloration may be based on kitsune masks.

Etymology

Zorua comes from zorro (Spanish for "fox") and madra rua (Irish for "fox").

Gallery

Unovan Form

Hisuian Form

See also

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