Pokemon is a game that offers thousands of combat possibilities; each Pokemon is unique and has its own stats, abilities, and moves. Zorua and Zoroark are Pokemon with a particularly distinctive ability that makes them stand out, opening the way for creative strategies that will take your opponent by surprise.
You'll be happy to know that both these Pokemon can be caught in either Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. Follow this guide to ensure that you add this Pokemon to your team.
How To Catch Zorua And Zoroark
You can catch both Zorua and Zoroark in the wild, without needing to rely on evolution to get the latter, and by taking them down in Tera Raid Battles.
In The Wild
In the wild, Zorua and Zoroark will both be disguised as other Pokemon that roam in the surrounding area. It would be too time-consuming to confront every single Pokemon in the area in the hopes of finding a Zorua or Zoroark, so here are some tips to find them without resorting to trial and error.
- Check your mini-map. It will constantly update as you reach different areas of the map, displaying icons that show which Pokemon can be found in the surrounding area.
- Eat a sandwich. Learning new sandwich recipes in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is crucial since they can really help you out on your adventure. Ultra Avocado sandwiches will increase your encounter rate with Dark-type Pokemon, so use these to find Zorua and Zoroark.
- Be attentive. Pay close attention to how certain Pokemon species behave. Doing this will certainly make it easier to tell if a Pokemon is acting strangely. Zorua and Zoroark are fearful and will run away if you approach them. If you're looking at an inquisitive, friendly, or confrontational Pokemon and they start running away, it's most likely a Zorua or a Zoroark.
- Press ZL. Pressing this will focus on the Pokemon you're looking at. If you haven't registered it in your Pokedex, you'll see question marks next to its name. So, if you've caught all other Pokemon species in the area and you're looking at a disguised Zorua or Zoroark, it'll either say their name or appear as a question mark (if you haven't caught them before).
Zorua Location
Whether you decide to head east or west when leaving the Mesagoza area, you'll still take the same amount of time to get to an area where Zorua spawn. On the eastern side of the map, Zorua spawns at Tagtree Thicket and on the western side, they can be found in West Providence (Area Three).
Be mindful that in you might encounter a Ditto in West Providence instead of a Zorua as they are both disguised.
Zoroark Location
Since Zoroark spawns at a higher level, you will only be able to find them later on in the game. Make your way to the northwestern corner of the map, with wild Zoroark only found on the Socarrat Trail.
Tera Raid Battles
If you want to forego the lottery of catching Zorua or Zoroark in the wild, you can just catch them in a Tera Raid Battle. You might even catch them with an advantageous Tera-type.
Tera Raid Battles are special battles in which you can get valuable rewards and Pokemon with different Tera-types. These Pokemon also tend to have better IV values. You unlock these battles once you get the Tera Orb.
Interact with gleaming crystals near Zorua and Zoroark spawn locations to initiate Tera Raid Battles. Zorua can appear in three-star Tera Raid Battles, while Zoroark appears in five-star Tera Raid Battles.
Alternatively, if you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you can also connect to the internet and use the Poke Portal's Tera Raid Battle tab. Check it from time to time to see if any players are looking for help in a Zorua or Zoroark Tera Raid Battle. Help out and you'll be able to catch the Pokemon too.
Catching Zorua and Zoroark in the wild can be slightly more time-consuming, but you're guaranteed to find them in their spawning areas. If you're not in a hurry to complete the Pokedex, you can simply resort to Tera Raid Battles without having to worry about finding an imposter.