Zorua in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves
Find Zorua’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Dark typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.
Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.
Generation V identity and base stats
Zorua is Unova #151 and National #570. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Dark. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.
The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 330 |
Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2
Rood gives you N’s level-25 Zorua in Driftveil City during the sequel story. This ordinary gift requires no event Celebi. Evolve it at level 30 for Zoroark.
The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftveil City | Black 2 | Gift / fossil revival | 25 | N’s Zorua, offered by Rood after the Driftveil Plasma scene |
| Driftveil City | White 2 | Gift / fossil revival | 25 | N’s Zorua, offered by Rood after the Driftveil Plasma scene |
Evolution family and Generation V requirements
| From | Into | Black 2 / White 2 method |
|---|---|---|
| Zorua | Zoroark | Level 30 |
Friendship evolution uses the Generation V threshold of 220. Trades need a compatible second game and system. Eevee’s rock evolutions, magnetic evolutions, learned-move requirements and held-item night evolutions follow their original DS methods.
Abilities, breeding and training reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Illusion | Regular ability slot 1 |
A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 12.5% female / 87.5% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 25 |
| Experience growth | Medium Slow |
| Base capture rate | 75 / 255 (not a percentage chance) |
| EV yield when defeated | Special Attack +1 |
The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.
Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / starting move | Leer |
| 1 / starting move | Scratch |
| 5 | Pursuit |
| 9 | Fake Tears |
| 13 | Fury Swipes |
| 17 | Feint Attack |
| 21 | Scary Face |
| 25 | Taunt |
| 29 | Foul Play |
| 33 | Torment |
| 37 | Agility |
| 41 | Embargo |
| 45 | Punishment |
| 49 | Nasty Plot |
| 53 | Imprison |
| 57 | Night Daze |
Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | Status |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM95 | Snarl | Dark | Special |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.
Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors
Recorded Black 2/White 2 Egg moves: Captivate, Counter, Dark Pulse, Detect, Extrasensory, Memento, Snatch, Sucker Punch.
Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Bounce, Covet, Dark Pulse, Foul Play, Hyper Voice, Knock Off, Sleep Talk, Snatch, Snore, Spite, Trick, Uproar.
Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.
Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Use Zorua’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.
