Competitive Information for Hisuian Zoroark [Scarlet/Violet]
Normal / Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon appears as the last Pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zoroark-hisui? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Zoroark-Hisui, a top-notch Pokémon with Normal and Ghost typing. It's to see Zoroark-Hisui show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Dark. Discover how Zoroark-Hisui excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Zoroark thrives as a dazzling Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and enhances Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/oab23b
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zoroark-hisui? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Burning Jealousy / Flamethrower
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Snarl
In double battles, Zoroark is known as an exceptional Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Snarl) and raises Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/pab23b
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.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zoroark-hisui is: Fairy, Fighting or Dark
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Normal or Ghost ) could also prove beneficial.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qaab23b
Teratype Dark moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Flamethrower
Zoroark is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qbab23b
Teratype Dragon moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qcab23b
Teratype Electric moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qdab23b
Teratype Fairy moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qeab23b
Teratype Fighting moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qfab23b
Teratype Fire moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flamethrower / Tera Blast
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Zoroark is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qgab23b
Teratype Flying moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qhab23b
Teratype Ghost moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
Zoroark is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qiab23b
Teratype Grass moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qjab23b
Teratype Ground moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qkab23b
Teratype Ice moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qlab23b
Teratype Normal moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
Zoroark is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qmab23b
Teratype Poison moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Sludge Bomb / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Zoroark is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qnab23b
Teratype Psychic moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Psychic / Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Zoroark is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and increases Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Psychic is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Extrasensory is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qoab23b
Teratype Rock moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qpab23b
Teratype Steel moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qqab23b
Teratype Water moveset for Zoroark-hisui
Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Zoroark is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Zoroark's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Zoroark from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Illusion, Zoroark appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zoroark cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/qrab23b
Movepool
Want to know what moves Zoroark-hisui can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zoroark-hisui.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zoroark-hisui 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 Zoroark-hisui
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Shadow Sneak
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Zoroark-hisui's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Zoroark-hisui
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zoroark-hisui in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Zoroark-hisui's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Zoroark-hisui. Top rated Zoroark-hisui Scarlet/Violet movesets. You can find Zoroark-hisui builds Scarlet/Violet. Zoroark-hisui movesets Scarlet/Violet are listed here. VGC Zoroark-hisui Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Zoroark-hisui in Scarlet/Violet along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for evolution