Competitive Information for Zorua [Scarlet/Violet]
Dark
Abilities:
This Pokemon appears as the last Pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zorua? 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!
Get ready to meet Zorua, the exceptional Dark-typed Pokémon! Zorua is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Zorua's strategies.
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory
Zorua is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and raises Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zorua? 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: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Snarl
- Burning Jealousy
- Sludge Bomb
Zorua is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Snarl) and increases Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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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.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zorua is: Steel, Poison, Fire or Ghost
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Grass Knot was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory / Hyper Voice
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Zorua is an astounding Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Extrasensory was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special TERA-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is an outstanding Special Sweeper in 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 Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. It's 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 increases Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is a remarkable Special Sweeper in 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 increases Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Shadow Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is an outstanding Special Sweeper in 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 Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a sensational Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Grass Knot was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is a stupendous Special Sweeper in 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 Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Extrasensory was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 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).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Grass Knot was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Zorua
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory / Grass Knot
Zorua is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Zorua's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Extrasensory or Grass Knot are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Hyper Voice / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Zorua is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It 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 Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Sludge Bomb / Tera Blast
- Hyper Voice
- Shadow Ball / Hex
Zorua is a notable Special Sweeper in 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 raises Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hex is a special 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Extrasensory / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Shadow Ball was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Extrasensory is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Extrasensory / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Extrasensory was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Zorua
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Grass Knot / Hyper Voice
Zorua is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Zorua's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage. Grass Knot was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Teratype Water moveset for Zorua
Item: Throat Spray / Life Orb
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Daze
- Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb
- Hyper Voice
Zorua is an interesting Special Sweeper in 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 raises Zorua's special attack stat by 2 stages. Life Orb boosts the power of Zorua's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Illusion, Zorua appears as the last pokemon in the party until it takes direct damage.
♦ Night Daze is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dark-type move (40% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zorua 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 Zorua.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zorua 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 Zorua
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy
Moves that boost Zorua's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Zorua
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zorua 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 Zorua'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.
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