#0570 Dark

Zorua

Dark-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Zoroark for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Fog
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Max CP
1,329
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,175
Attack
153
Defense
78
Stamina
120
Zorua Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Scratch Foul Play

Same-type attack bonus on Foul Play. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Zorua takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 153
Defense 78
Stamina 120
Stat total
351
Buddy distance
5.0 km per candy
Second charged move
75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
671 CP

Zorua moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Feint Attack STAB Dark 11 10 1.0s 11 10
Scratch Best Normal 6 4 0.5s 12 8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Aerial Ace Flying 55 33 2.5s 22 1.67
Dark Pulse STAB Dark 80 50 3.0s 26.7 1.60
Foul Play Best STAB Dark 70 50 2.0s 35 1.40
Night Shade Ghost 60 50 2.5s 24 1.20
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Scratch (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Zorua
Zorua 50 Candy
Zoroark
Zoroark
Zorua (Hisuian)
Zorua (Hisuian) 50 Candy
Zoroark (Hisuian)
Zoroark (Hisuian)

Family

Zorua
Zorua This page
Zoroark
Zoroark
Zorua (Hisuian)
Zorua (Hisuian) Hisuian
Zoroark (Hisuian)
Zoroark (Hisuian) Hisuian

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Zorua is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Zorua

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 90.5DPS 1,988TDO 2
Mega Lucario
Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 89.7DPS 1,847TDO 3
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 79.6DPS 1,223TDO 4
Mega Heracross
Mega HeracrossMega CounterMegahorn 77.1DPS 2,250TDO 5
Pheromosa
Pheromosa Bug BiteFocus Blast 73.8DPS 749TDO 6
Mega Gardevoir
Mega GardevoirMega CharmDazzling Gleam 73.4DPS 1,948TDO
Counters carrying Bug, Fairy, Fighting moves deal the most damage.

How to get Zorua

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 27 1,016
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 27 1,100
Raid Catch Lv 20 637 688
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 793 856
Egg Hatch Lv 20 637 688
Research Encounter Lv 15 482 520
GO Battle League Lv 20 637 688

Zorua in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London 10 Nov 2026 Wild spawn Yes
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event 10 Mar 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Zorua good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Zorua has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 16
Lv 2 52
Lv 3 87
Lv 4 123
Lv 5 158
Lv 6 194
Lv 7 229
Lv 8 265
Lv 9 300
Lv 10 336
Lv 11 369
Lv 12 403
Lv 13 436
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 470
Lv 15 503
Lv 16 537
Lv 17 571
Lv 18 604
Lv 19 638
Lv 20 671
Lv 21 705
Lv 22 739
Lv 23 772
Lv 24 806
Lv 25 839
Lv 26 873
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 907
Lv 28 940
Lv 29 974
Lv 30 1,007
Lv 31 1,024
Lv 32 1,041
Lv 33 1,058
Lv 34 1,074
Lv 35 1,091
Lv 36 1,108
Lv 37 1,125
Lv 38 1,142
Lv 39 1,158
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,175
Lv 41 1,190
Lv 42 1,205
Lv 43 1,220
Lv 44 1,235
Lv 45 1,251
Lv 46 1,266
Lv 47 1,282
Lv 48 1,297
Lv 49 1,313
Lv 50 1,329

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0570
Height
0.70 m
Weight
12.50 kg
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
4 released forms
Game ID
V0570_POKEMON_ZORUA

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Zorua in Pokemon GO?

Zorua's best moveset is Scratch with Foul Play. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Zorua's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Zorua takes super effective damage from Bug, Fairy, Fighting. It resists Dark, Ghost. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Zorua's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zorua reaches 1,329 CP at level 50 and 1,175 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Zorua?

A 15/15/15 Zorua shows 671 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 839 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 503 CP.

How do you get Zorua in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).

Can Zorua be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Zorua is in the game. It could be shiny in Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).

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