Competitive Information for Hisuian Zorua [Scarlet/Violet]
Normal / Ghost
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-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!
Meet Zorua-Hisui, the exquisite Pokémon of Normal and Ghost types! Zorua-Hisui is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weakness is Dark. Curious about Zorua-Hisui's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
For single battles, Zorua is a top-notch Special Sweeper. This technique aims to crush rivals using potent special power. 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.
◆ 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: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua 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).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zorua-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: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Burning Jealousy
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Snarl
Zorua shows a noteworthy Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's meant to overwhelm foes with forceful special power. 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 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: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
◆ 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).
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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.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zorua-hisui is: Fairy, Fighting or Dark
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Normal or Ghost ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Zorua-hisui
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 / Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Hyper Beam
- Sludge Bomb
Zorua is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries 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.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is popular Special Sweeper for 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is an interesting Special Sweeper for 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
- Sludge Bomb
Zorua is a stupendous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset 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.
◆ 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).
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Icy Wind
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a sensational Special Sweeper for 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.
◆ Icy Wind is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb
Zorua is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal 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.
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua 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).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is pretty popular Special Sweeper for 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Extrasensory / Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is an astounding Special Sweeper for 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.
◆ Bitter Malice is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Ghost-type move (100% chance to lower the target's attack 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 STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is popular Special Sweeper for 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Zorua-hisui
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:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Water moveset for Zorua-hisui
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Illusion
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Bitter Malice
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam
Zorua is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts 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 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).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Zorua cannot move next turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zorua-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 Zorua-hisui.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zorua-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 Zorua-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, Protect, Shadow Sneak
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Burning Jealousy, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Zorua-hisui's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Zorua-hisui
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Zorua-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 Zorua-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.
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