Zarude
Dark/Grass-type, Generation 8. Ranked #20 among Grass-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Vine Whip Power Whip 15.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Zarude takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 690
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,190 CP
Zarude moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Zarude runs Vine Whip with Power Whip — 15.3 DPS and 376 TDO as a Grass-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Vine Whip builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Zarude places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #20 | B | 15.3 | 376 | Vine Whip Power Whip |
Raids
- Status
- Zarude is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Zarude
Use Zarude against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Zarude
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,313 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,587 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,155 | 2,245 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,681 | 2,793 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,155 | 2,245 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,629 | 1,697 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,155 | 2,245 |
Is Zarude good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #20 makes Zarude a useful Grass-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Grass bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (242), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 54 |
| Lv 2 | 169 |
| Lv 3 | 285 |
| Lv 4 | 401 |
| Lv 5 | 517 |
| Lv 6 | 632 |
| Lv 7 | 748 |
| Lv 8 | 864 |
| Lv 9 | 979 |
| Lv 10 | 1,095 |
| Lv 11 | 1,205 |
| Lv 12 | 1,314 |
| Lv 13 | 1,424 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,533 |
| Lv 15 | 1,643 |
| Lv 16 | 1,752 |
| Lv 17 | 1,862 |
| Lv 18 | 1,971 |
| Lv 19 | 2,081 |
| Lv 20 | 2,190 |
| Lv 21 | 2,300 |
| Lv 22 | 2,409 |
| Lv 23 | 2,519 |
| Lv 24 | 2,628 |
| Lv 25 | 2,738 |
| Lv 26 | 2,847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,957 |
| Lv 28 | 3,067 |
| Lv 29 | 3,176 |
| Lv 30 | 3,286 |
| Lv 31 | 3,340 |
| Lv 32 | 3,395 |
| Lv 33 | 3,450 |
| Lv 34 | 3,505 |
| Lv 35 | 3,559 |
| Lv 36 | 3,614 |
| Lv 37 | 3,669 |
| Lv 38 | 3,724 |
| Lv 39 | 3,778 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,833 |
| Lv 41 | 3,882 |
| Lv 42 | 3,931 |
| Lv 43 | 3,980 |
| Lv 44 | 4,030 |
| Lv 45 | 4,079 |
| Lv 46 | 4,130 |
| Lv 47 | 4,180 |
| Lv 48 | 4,231 |
| Lv 49 | 4,282 |
| Lv 50 | 4,334 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0893
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 70.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Game ID
- V0893_POKEMON_ZARUDE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zarude in Pokemon GO?
Zarude's best moveset is Vine Whip (fast) with Power Whip (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Zarude's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Zarude takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It is double weak to Bug (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Zarude's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Zarude reaches 4,334 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,833 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Zarude?
A perfect 15/15/15 Zarude shows 2,190 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,738 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Zarude in Pokemon GO?
Zarude spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Zarude be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Zarude depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.