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Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark were popular hits among thePokemoncommunity when they were first shown inPokemon Legends: Arceus. Unlike their mischievous Dark-type Unova counterparts, the Hisuian Zorua-line are Normal/Ghost-type Pokemon. According to their dex entries, the Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark are resentful and aggressive, which is how they get their power.
InScarlet/Violet, players can find the Dark-type Zorua (and Zoroark) in disguise living in Tagtree Thicket. Those who want the Hisuian Zorua/Zoroark will have to put in some extra work. Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark can either be transferred usingPokemon HOME, orScarlet/Violettrainers can trade for one.
How to Get Hisuian Zorua in Scarlet/Violet (How to Transfer with Pokemon HOME)
Hisuian Zorua and Hisuian Zoroark can’t be found in the wild inScarlet/Violet’s base game. Luckily, those with a copy ofLegends: Arceuscan get one without having to trade. In short, players will need to catch a wild Hisuian Zorua inLegends: Arceus,then transfer it toPokemon HOME, and finally toScarlet/Violet.
Hisuian Zorua can be found in theAlabaster Icelands, which is the last region that players will unlock inLegends: Arceus. They will only spawn in theunderground caves in the Bonechill Wastes. Simply drop down into one of the pits and follow the path. Not every cave will have a Zorua, but some drop into a dead-end with Hisuian Zorua and some Ghost-type Pokemon.
Alternatively, players can hope for Zoruas inmass outbreaks (Alabaster Icelands). If they’re in the postgame, they can speak to Mai at the Heights Camp (Obsidian Fieldlands) to start the chain of side quests formassive mass outbreaks.The first massive mass outbreakjust happens to consist of Hisuian Zorua. They’ll spawn onRamanas Islandin theObsidian Fieldlands.
To transfer Hisuian Zorua/Zoroark, do the following:
How to Evolve Hisuian Zorua into Hisuian Zoroark
Like the regular/Dark-type Zorua, Hisuian Zorua evolves into Hisuian Zoroua when it reacheslevel 30. Since Hisuian Zorua doesn’t need to physically be in Hisui to evolve, players can transfer it toScarlet/Violetand evolve it there.
It isn’t difficult to grind EXP inScarlet/Violet, but players may find it quicker to level up Zorua by having it Auto-Battle against Pokemon that are weak to Ghost-types.Leveling up Pokemon to evolvevia Auto-Battle will not trigger an evolution. For example, if Zorua reaches level 30 during Auto-Battle, players will need to level it up one more time in battle, in picnics, or giving it an Exp. Candy/Rare Candy.
Players can also get Hisuian Zoroark by transferring one fromLegends: Arceus. Hisuian Zoroark appears in massive mass outbreaks, particularly in the Alabaster Icelands.
Another way trainers could have received a Hisuian Zoroark was through a code they would get for preordering theScarlet/Violetexpansion pass/DLCbeforeOctober 31, 2023. This Hisuian Zoroark would have the move Happy Hour, which doubles the prize money won at the end of battles.
How to Get More Hisuian Zorua (Can You Breed Hisuian Zorua?)
Zorua Eggs that hatch inScarlet/Violetwill always be the Dark-type Zorua. If players want to breed more Hisuian Zorua, they’ll need tohave their Hisuian Zorua/Zoroark hold an Everstonebefore setting up a picnic. This will guarantee the Egg will hatch into a Hisuian Zorua. It will also have the same Nature as the parent Hisuian Zoroark.
Everstones can be bought fromDelibird Presentsfor3000.
The Zorua-line is compatible with a Zorua/Zoroark of the opposite gender, Ditto, or any Pokemon that shares its Egg Group (Field). If breeding with a Pokemon of thesame Egg Group,Hisuian Zoroark needs to be female(and holding the Everstone). When breeding two different yet compatible Pokemon, the Egg will hatch into the same species as the mother.
Is Hisuian Zoroark Better than Regular Zoroark?
Both Zoroarks have the same base stat spread total, but the stats themselves are different. In short, Hisuian Zoroark is a little faster andthe better special attackercompared to regular Zoroark. On the other hand, regular Zoroark has slightly-better Attack and HP. One advantage Hisuian Zoroark has over regular Zoroark is fewer type weaknesses and cannot be injured by Normal or Fighting-type moves.
Here are their base stats and type effectiveness side-by-side:
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Hisuian Zoroark can be used as either a physical attacker or a special attacker. Its poor Defense and Special Defensemakes it pretty much useless as a tank, but high Speed, Special Attack, and Attack means that Hisuian Zoroark can be a great sweeper with the right training.
As far as Natures are concerned, players will want something that boosts Hisuian Zoroark’s Speed. It can also have a Nature with a boon in Special Attack or Attack, but players should avoid Speed-lowering Natures (ex: Brave +Attk, -Spd).
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Timid Nature is preferred thanks to its Speed increase growth and lowered Attack. Since Hisuian Zoroark works better as a special attacker, it’s recommended totake a bane in Attack over Special Attack stat.
