Competitive Information for Zarude [Scarlet/Violet]
Dark / Grass
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Zarude? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Zarude is a phenomenal Dark and Grass-typed Pokemon. It's a pretty common sight to see Zarude out in the 9th generation battlefield. Zarude is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks.
Item: Focus Sash / Tanga Berry
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Knock Off / Darkest Lariat
- Petal Blizzard / Seed Bomb
- Close Combat / Hammer Arm
- Stomping Tantrum / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Zarude from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Tanga Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective bug-type attack then the Tanga Berry gets consumed.
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Petal Blizzard is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Zarude's last move failed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Zarude? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Focus Sash / Tanga Berry
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Petal Blizzard / Seed Bomb
- Knock Off / Brutal Swing
- Rock Slide
- Close Combat / Hammer Arm
Doubles Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Zarude from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. With a Tanga Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective bug-type attack then the Tanga Berry gets consumed.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zarude is: Steel, Poison, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying or Ghost
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Steel
We strongly suggest: Steel
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dark or Grass ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- U-turn
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Vine Whip / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Vine Whip was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Crunch / Bite
- Rock Slide / Body Slam
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Vine Whip / Rock Slide
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Vine Whip or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Vine Whip / Bullet Seed
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical TERA-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical TERA-boosted 25-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Vine Whip / Rock Slide
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Vine Whip or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Vine Whip / Rock Slide
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Vine Whip or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Slam / Facade
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Facade is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- U-turn / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Vine Whip / Rock Slide
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Vine Whip or Rock Slide are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Vine Whip is a physical STAB-boosted 45-base power Grass-type move that deals damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Zarude
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Leaf Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Crunch / Bite
- Hammer Arm / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Zarude (Leaf Guard)
Zarude is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zarude's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Leaf Guard, if sunny day is active Zarude cannot be statused and rest will fail for it. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zarude's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zarude's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Zarude is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Zarude switches out after damaging the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Zarude learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zarude can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Zarude
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Ability: Leaf guard + Move: Growth
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Zarude's stats
- Bulk Up
- Growth
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Zarude
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zarude in Scarlet and Violet
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