# Zoroark - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zoroark in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Zoroark)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Zoroark
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 57.579%
- **Nasty Plot**: 52.717%
- **Protect**: 51.166%
- **Substitute**: 40.856%
- **Flamethrower**: 38.714%
- **Knock Off**: 37.733%
- **Sucker Punch**: 30.515%
- **Swords Dance**: 27.990%
- **Snarl**: 15.377%
- **Focus Blast**: 15.101%

## Common Abilities
- **Illusion**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Glasses**: 40.425%
- **Life Orb**: 26.252%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.743%
- **Air Balloon**: 9.704%
- **Lum Berry**: 7.869%
- **Other**: 2.007%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 68.881%
- **Volcarona**: 68.431%
- **Zapdos**: 68.431%
- **Amoonguss**: 68.431%
- **Gastrodon**: 64.932%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 12.106%

## FAQ for Zoroark in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Zoroark?
The most common moves for Zoroark are Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Protect, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zoroark?
Zoroark is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Volcarona, Zapdos, Amoonguss. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zoroark?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zoroark?
The top build for Zoroark features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/4/244/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 40.503% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zoroark?
Zoroark is most effectively run with the ability **Illusion** (100.000%) and the item **Black Glasses** (40.425%).

### What is the most common role for Zoroark?
Based on common item usage (Black Glasses), Zoroark often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zoroark?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **510** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zoroark on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Zoroark) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Zoroark
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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