#0570 · Gen 5 · 330 BST
Zorua
An early-evolution Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Illusion.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/76/54/90/54/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/128/101/145/101/128
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Zorua
Zorua is a Dark/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 330. An early-evolution Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Illusion.
Best stat: Special Attack (80 base)
Zorua's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Special Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Illusion
How to use Zorua competitively
Open the damage calculator with Zorua selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Zorua appears in the species dropdown. Drop Zorua into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0570 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Dark / None |
| Abilities | Illusion |
| Base Stat Total | 330 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 65 / 40 / 80 / 40 / 65 |