Zoroark (Hisuian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Zoroark (Hisuian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Zoroark (Hisuian)
Zoroark (Hisuian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal/Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Absol (Mega) with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 46.400 DPS.
Zoroark (Hisuian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Zoroark (Hisuian) is weak to Dark -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Bug, Fighting-type moves as Zoroark (Hisuian) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Zoroark (Hisuian) is Mega Absol (46.400 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (46.000 DPS), and Shadow Absol (43.800 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Zoroark (Hisuian): After defeating Zoroark (Hisuian), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1454 and 1531 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1809-1905 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Zoroark (Hisuian) from raids will have exactly 1531 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Zoroark (Hisuian)?
The best counter for Zoroark (Hisuian) is Mega Absol with Snarl and Brutal Swing, dealing 46.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (46.000 DPS) and Shadow Absol (43.800 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Zoroark (Hisuian)?
Zoroark (Hisuian) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Zoroark (Hisuian) weak to?
Zoroark (Hisuian) is weak to Dark-type attacks. It resists Normal, Bug, Fighting, Ghost, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Zoroark (Hisuian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Zoroark (Hisuian)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Zoroark (Hisuian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Zoroark (Hisuian) from raids will have 1531 CP at level 20, or 1905 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1454. If you see 1531 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Zoroark (Hisuian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Zoroark (Hisuian) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Zoroark (Hisuian)?
For the best moveset for Zoroark (Hisuian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Zoroark (Hisuian) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Zoroark (Hisuian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Zoroark (Hisuian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Darkrai (38.286 DPS) and Deoxys (Attack) (37.778 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Zoroark (Hisuian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Zoroark (Hisuian) is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.