Competitive Information for Zorua (hisui) [Scarlet/Violet]
Normal / Ghost
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Zorua-hisui? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Zorua is a remarkable Normal and Ghost-typed Pokemon. Zorua is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Zorua can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Zorua's only type-related weakness is Dark.
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
Zorua is an interesting 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).
◆ 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
What is a good doubles moveset for Zorua-hisui? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: 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
Doubles Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
Zorua is a decent Special Sweeper for double 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).
◆ 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 favorable.
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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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https://hohoushome.com/b/jtk1023a
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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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https://hohoushome.com/b/jtl1023a
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jtm1023a
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jtn1023a
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/jto1023a
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Special Sweeper Zorua-Hisui (Illusion)
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
Wondering what moves can Zorua-hisui learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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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
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