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Best moves for Hisuian Zoroark in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

What are the best moves for this spooky Pokémon?
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Zoroark received a new Hisuian Regional variant in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This Pokémon will evolve from Hisuian Zorua at level 30. Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal and Ghost dual-type Pokémon and has some interesting move options in the game.

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Most of Hisuian Zoroark's powerful moves will be Ghost and Normal-type to benefit from S.T.A.B. (Same Type Attack Bonus), which will give the attacks an extra boost in damage against opponents. Zoroark's best moves are Extrasensory, Shadow Ball, Shadow Claw, and Slash.

Move NameMove TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPP
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010020
Shadow BallGhostSpecial12010015
Shadow ClawGhostPhysical10510015
SlashNormalPhysical10510020

Hisuian Zoroark will gain the ability to use Extrasensory at level 52 (will master at level 64), Shadow Ball at level 40 (will master at level 51), Shadow Claw at level 34 (will master at level 45), and Slash at level 25 (will master at level 35).

How to use Hisuian Zoroark best in battle

With Hisuian Zoroark being Normal and Ghost-type, players who utilize the Pokémon best will know which types are strong and weak against these two typings.

Normal-type Pokémon will take extra damage from Fighting-type moves and take no damage from Ghost-type moves. Normal-type moves are not super effective against any other Pokémon typings.

Ghost-type Pokémon should be cautious of Dark and Ghost-type attacks as they are super effective against the Pokémon. Ghost-type moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon.

Related: How to evolve Hisuian Zorua into Hisuian Zoroark in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Hisuian Zoroark's base stats

  • Stat Total: 510
    • HP: 55
    • Attack: 100
    • Defense: 60
    • Special Attack: 125
    • Special Defense: 60
    • Speed: 110

Hisuian Zoroark has a very high special stat which means the Pokémon will perform better with special attacks rather than physical attacks. Players can still choose either attack type but emphasizing special attacks will take the most advantage of Zoroark's stats.

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CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.
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