# Zoroark - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zoroark in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Zoroark)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Zoroark
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Foul Play**: 75.359%
- **Knock Off**: 74.724%
- **Trick**: 66.195%
- **Sucker Punch**: 64.450%
- **Protect**: 28.268%
- **Flamethrower**: 15.559%
- **Grass Knot**: 12.052%
- **Night Daze**: 11.719%
- **Taunt**: 11.626%
- **Focus Blast**: 9.914%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 64.322%
- **Life Orb**: 19.653%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.426%
- **Other**: 4.600%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 83.933%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 64.799%
- **Thundurus**: 64.775%
- **Gallade-Mega**: 36.862%
- **Hitmontop**: 27.474%
- **Suicune**: 10.087%

## FAQ for Zoroark in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Zoroark?
The most common moves for Zoroark are Foul Play, Knock Off, Trick, Sucker Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zoroark?
Zoroark is frequently paired with Xerneas, Gengar-Mega, Thundurus, Gallade-Mega. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/244/4/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.322% 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 **Choice Band** (64.322%).

### What is the most common role for Zoroark?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Zoroark often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Zoroark) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Zoroark
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*