Where can I find Zorua in SoulGold?

Zorua can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Zorua is a dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Zorua learn in SoulGold?

Zorua can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Zoruain Pokémon SoulGold

dark

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Tricky Fox Pokémon

To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon. Apparently, it often transforms into a silent child.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Dark

Dex

#570

Abilities

Illusion

Appears as a partner.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Forms

Normal,Hisuian

Evolution Chain

Zorua

Base form

Zorua (Hisuian)

Base form

→

Zoroark

Level up Zorua to Lv. 30

→

Zoroark (Hisuian)

Level up Zorua to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

You can catch Zorua in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon), and in Ruins Of Alph Outside (very rare). Wild ones range from level seven to 40.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	TormentLevel: 4Torment	dark	0	100	15
4	TormentLevel: 4Torment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
8	Hone ClawsLevel: 8Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
8	Hone ClawsLevel: 8Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
12	Fury SwipesLevel: 12Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
16	Scary FaceLevel: 16Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
16	Scary FaceLevel: 16Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
20	TauntLevel: 20Taunt	dark	0	100	20
20	TauntLevel: 20Taunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
24	Knock OffLevel: 24Knock Off	dark	0	100	20
24	Knock OffLevel: 24Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
28	Fake TearsLevel: 28Fake Tears	dark	0	100	20
28	Fake TearsLevel: 28Fake Tears	Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def.
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	psychic	0	0	30
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
36	ImprisonLevel: 36Imprison	psychic	0	0	10
36	ImprisonLevel: 36Imprison	Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
40	Night DazeLevel: 40Night Daze	dark	85	95	10
40	Night DazeLevel: 40Night Daze	Looses a pitch-black shock wave. May lower accuracy.
44	Nasty PlotLevel: 44Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
44	Nasty PlotLevel: 44Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
48	Foul PlayLevel: 48Foul Play	dark	95	100	15
48	Foul PlayLevel: 48Foul Play	The higher the foe's Attack the more damage caused.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DetectDetect	fighting	0	0	5
DetectDetect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
SnatchSnatch	dark	0	0	10
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
MementoMemento	dark	0	0	10
MementoMemento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
Sucker PunchSucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	psychic	80	100	0
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
CopycatCopycat	normal	0	0	20
CopycatCopycat	The user mimics the last move used by a foe.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.