zoroark-hisui #10239
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zoroark-hisui
Generation V · #10239 — Illusion Fox Pokémon
Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal/Ghost-type regional variant of the original Dark-type Zoroark, representing Pokémon #571 in the National Pokédex. This striking reinterpretation of the Illusion Fox Pokémon was first revealed in October 2021 and made its debut in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it evolved from Hisuian Zorua at level 30. Standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing 73.0 kilograms, Hisuian Zoroark maintains the same base stat total of 510 as its Kantonian counterpart, though with a notably different distribution that emphasizes Speed and Special Attack. The transition from Dark-type to Normal/Ghost-type represents a fascinating reimagining of the species' illusory nature, grounding its trickery in supernatural phenomena rather than pure deception. With a gender ratio heavily skewed toward males at approximately 88 percent, Hisuian Zoroark belongs to the Field egg group and takes 20 cycles to hatch, with a moderate catch rate of 45 and a medium-slow growth curve.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
73.0kg
Category
Illusion Fox Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
gray
Shape
upright
Abilities
Takes the appearance of the last conscious party Pokémon upon being sent out until hit by a damaging move.
Zoroark-hisui Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hisuian Zoroark's biological appearance diverges dramatically from its Kantonian predecessor while maintaining recognizable fox-like characteristics. The species exhibits a slate-gray to silvery coloration across its body, presenting a distinctly more spectral and ethereal appearance compared to the darker, more refined aesthetic of regular Zoroark. Its voluminous mane, the creature's most striking feature, appears wispy and ghostly, composed of what seems like ethereal energy rather than solid fur, reinforcing its Ghost-type classification. The ears retain pointed proportions with pale or translucent inner coloration, while the facial structure suggests a creature caught between the material and supernatural realms. The physical form appears somewhat less substantial than regular Zoroark, with an overall build that conveys an almost spectral quality. This biological shift directly correlates with its type change and spiritual nature, as if Hisuian Zoroark has been touched by the supernatural forces indigenous to the Hisui region, fundamentally altering its physical composition while preserving its essential fox-like identity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Zoroark-hisui Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hisuian Zoroark exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism in population distribution, with approximately 88 percent of individuals being male compared to roughly 12 percent being female. This gender ratio, while not uncommon among Pokémon species, creates practical breeding considerations for trainers seeking to obtain Hisuian Zorua through natural breeding methods. The species belongs to the Field egg group, facilitating breeding compatibility with numerous other Pokémon species that share this classification. When breeding, Hisuian Zoroark will produce Hisuian Zorua offspring if the mother belongs to the Hisuian variant, ensuring that the regional form passes through generations. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Hisuian Zoroark develops moderate affection toward their trainers, a trait that can be leveraged during breeding to encourage reproduction. Eggs require 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of gameplay travel, making breeding reasonably time-efficient for patient trainers. The combination of gender distribution, egg group classification, and happiness mechanics creates a balanced breeding framework that allows dedicated trainers to develop their Hisuian Zoroark teams through intentional breeding programs while also maintaining the challenge of obtaining females for specific team compositions.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
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gold silver
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red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
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Zoroark-hisui Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hisuian Zoroark evolves from Hisuian Zorua upon reaching level 30, a straightforward progression that mirrors the standard Zoroark evolution line. The evolution process represents a transformation from the juvenile Hisuian Zorua into its mature form, during which the Pokémon's supernatural potential fully manifests. This evolution occurs naturally through leveling and does not require special conditions, items, or environmental factors, making it accessible to trainers during natural gameplay in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The evolution marks a significant power increase, with Hisuian Zoroark gaining enhanced capabilities in Special Attack and Speed compared to its pre-evolved form. Unlike many Pokémon lines, neither Hisuian Zoroark nor its counterpart undergoes Mega Evolution, Z-Moves, or any further transformations beyond the standard evolution from Zorua. The evolution fundamentally solidifies the creature's identity as a sophisticated illusionist with mastery over Normal and Ghost-type energies, completing the developmental arc that transforms a mischievous young fox into a formidable protector of its pack.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Zoroark-hisui Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Hisuian Zoroark demonstrates protective pack behaviors intensified by its supernatural nature, using illusions rooted in ghostly phenomena rather than conventional deception. According to Pokédex entries, strong bonds unite these creatures within their packs, and they employ their illusory abilities not merely for trickery but as a form of spiritual protection for their lairs. The species creates illusory scenery to safeguard its territory, with reports suggesting that those who attempt to capture Hisuian Zoroark may find themselves ensnared in supernatural traps of the creature's own design. Unlike regular Zoroark, which relies on visual deception to fool observers, Hisuian Zoroark's illusions appear rooted in genuine ghostly manifestations, making them more potent and harder to dispel. The Hisuian form seems to inhabit regions with stronger supernatural concentrations, aligning with the historical Hisui region's abundance of ghost-affiliated phenomena. Their habitat selection likely favors areas where the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds grows thin, allowing them to manifest their abilities more freely and maintain their protective illusions with greater efficacy.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Generation VI
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Each has the ability to fool a large group of people simultaneously. They protect their lair with illusory scenery.
Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.
Generation VII
It doesn’t just transform itself—it also has the power to make hundreds of people see its illusions.
If it thinks humans are going to discover its den, Zoroark shows them visions that make them wander around in the woods.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon cares deeply about others of its kind, and it will conjure terrifying illusions to keep its den and pack safe.
Seeking to ease the burden of their solitude, lonely Trainers tell Zoroark to show illusions to them.
With its disheveled white fur, it looks like an embodiment of death. Heedless of its own safety, Zoroark attacks its nemeses with a bitter energy so intense, it lacerates Zoroark's own body.
Zoroark-hisui Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Zoroark combines etymological elements reflecting its illusory nature and vulpine origins, with the Hisuian variant emphasizing its supernatural characteristics. The name structure draws from 'sorcery' or 'illusion' and 'ark,' potentially referencing both a Noah's ark concept of protection and the fox's cunning nature. In its Hisuian form, the design philosophy shifted away from the sleek, refined appearance of regular Zoroark toward a more mystical, ephemeral aesthetic that emphasizes ghostly qualities. The wispy mane becomes the defining visual element, suggesting supernatural energy rather than conventional fur, while the overall form adopts a more translucent and otherworldly quality. The coloration palette—favoring silvery grays and pale tones—creates visual distance from the darker Kantonian form, while maintaining the species' inherent connection to foxes and trickster archetypes. The Hisuian designation itself references the ancient name for the Sinnoh region, grounding the variant in the historical and geographical context of the games. This design evolution reflects how exposure to Hisui's unique supernatural environment reshaped Zoroark's physical manifestation, creating a form that embodies both the species' illusory essence and the ghostly phenomena endemic to that era and location.
Learnable Moves
Zoroark-hisui can learn 72 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| bitter malice | ghost | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scratch | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Zoroark-hisui Competitive Battle Guide
Hisuian Zoroark presents a distinctly different competitive profile than its Kantonian counterpart, with stat adjustments that shift its strategic role within team compositions. The Hisuian form boasts a base Special Attack of 125 and exceptional Speed of 110, representing increases of 5 and 5 points respectively compared to regular Zoroark, while sacrificing 5 HP to achieve a base of 55. These adjustments position Hisuian Zoroark as a faster, more offensively powerful special attacker capable of operating outside the traditional Dark-type movepool. Its Normal/Ghost typing provides distinct defensive advantages, granting immunity to Normal and Fighting moves—the former being a significant advantage in competitive play—while Ghost typing provides immunity to Fighting moves and reduces vulnerability to common threats. The Normal typing, however, introduces new weaknesses to Rock and Dark-type moves, creating a different defensive profile than regular Zoroark. The Illusion ability remains its signature strength, allowing Hisuian Zoroark to switch into play disguised as its last conscious party member, providing critical momentum opportunities and forcing opponents into information-blind decisions. With access to both Special and Physical moves through its expanded movepool, Hisuian Zoroark offers flexible coverage options, though its competitive viability depends heavily on the metagame's composition and the specific moves available to it.
Commonly Asked Questions About Zoroark-hisui
What type is Zoroark-hisui?
Zoroark-hisui is a normal and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Zoroark-hisui evolve into?
Zoroark-hisui does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Zoroark-hisui's weaknesses?
Zoroark-hisui is weak to ghost and dark type moves.
Zoroark-hisui Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hisuian Zoroark achieved immediate recognition following its reveal in October 2021, generating substantial discussion within the Pokémon community regarding regional variants and how geographical/temporal factors reshape species. The creature's ethereal design and supernatural aesthetic resonated with trainers who appreciated the trickster archetype enhanced through ghostly elements, contrasting with fans of the sleeker original Zoroark. Its introduction in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a game that fundamentally reimagined Pokémon gameplay mechanics and storytelling, positioned Hisuian Zoroark as emblematic of the new era's design philosophy. The species appears in Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, a streaming animated special that further developed cultural familiarity with the Hisuian form while exploring its relationship to the region's supernatural heritage. Fan artwork, discussion forums, and competitive analysis communities embraced Hisuian Zoroark as a distinct entity worthy of separate consideration from regular Zoroark, contributing to broader conversations about regional variants' narrative and mechanical implications. Its availability in subsequent games including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet expanded its cultural footprint, allowing newer audiences to experience the variant and cementing its place in modern Pokémon canon alongside continued recognition of its original form.
Where to Find Zoroark-hisui in Every Pokémon Game
Hisuian Zoroark's primary availability centered on Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where Hisuian Zorua could be caught or evolved into its evolved form during natural gameplay. In Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Zoroark appears with National Pokédex number 220 within the regional dex, making it a significant addition to players' teams during their adventures through ancient Hisui. Following Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Zoroark achieved broader accessibility through subsequent Pokémon releases, with the creature appearing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet where it maintains National Pokédex number 229. The species appears in the Isle of Armor DLC content, with dex number 88, extending its availability to trainers who participated in the Sword and Shield expansions. Transfer mechanisms through Pokémon Home facilitate movement of Hisuian Zoroark between compatible games, allowing trainers to maintain their specific individuals across multiple titles. The availability varies by game title and region, with some regions potentially experiencing delayed access compared to others, though the creature's presence across multiple modern titles ensures it remains reasonably accessible to players seeking to add Hisuian Zoroark to their collections. Special distributions and events have periodically offered Hisuian Zoroark or its pre-evolution, providing additional pathways for trainers unable to encounter them through standard gameplay.