Zoroark — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Zoroark is a fast special sweeper built around special attacks (120 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its dark typing resists 2 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Zoroark late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest special STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Zoroark into fighting and bug attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Zoroark the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
Base Stats
Total: 510Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Zoroark shows up
#142
Usage ~1.52% · Win rate ~51.45%
#195
Usage ~1.11% · Win rate ~50.12%
Zoroark FAQ
- What are Zoroark's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Zoroark can run illusion. The competitive default is usually illusion — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Zoroark weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Zoroark takes extra damage from fighting, bug, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Zoroark?
- The best moveset for Zoroark depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Zoroark in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Zoroark are Pokémon with strong fighting, bug, fairy attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Zoroark good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Zoroark's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.