Zorua in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves
Find Zorua’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Dark typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.
Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.
Generation V identity and base stats
Zorua is Unova #076 and National #570. Its original Black and White typing is Dark. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.
The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

| 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 and White
The original Castelia gift needs the qualifying event Celebi brought through the Relocator. The ordinary Black 2/White 2 gift does not apply.
The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castelia City Game Freak Hq 1F | Black | Gift | 10 | Qualifying Event Celebi Via Relocator Required |
| Castelia City Game Freak Hq 1F | White | Gift | 10 | Qualifying Event Celebi Via Relocator Required |
Evolution family and original requirements
| From | Into | Original method |
|---|---|---|
| Zorua | Zoroark | Level 30 |
Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.
Abilities and breeding reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Illusion | Regular ability |
A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.
| 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 No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.
Original Black and White 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 |
Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. 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 is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.
Egg moves and related species
Recorded original Egg moves: Counter, Detect, Memento, Snatch, Extrasensory, Sucker Punch, Dark Pulse, Captivate.
Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Zorua. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.
