Zorua Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Zorua in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Zorua
Zorua is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS.
Zorua 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: Zorua is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Zorua 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 Zorua is Mega Blaziken (90.500 DPS), Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (79.625 DPS).
Catching Zorua: After defeating Zorua, the catch encounter will have a CP between 637 and 688 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 793-856 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Zorua from raids will have exactly 688 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 Zorua?
The best counter for Zorua is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 90.500 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (89.667 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (79.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Zorua?
Zorua 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 Zorua weak to?
Zorua is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Zorua be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Zorua's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Zorua from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Zorua from raids will have 688 CP at level 20, or 856 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 637. If you see 688 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Zorua worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Zorua 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 Zorua?
For the best moveset for Zorua itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Zorua 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 Zorua without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Zorua can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (73.750 DPS) and Lucario (68.500 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 Zorua in raids?
Weather boost information for Zorua is not currently available. Dark-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.