
| Max CP | 2,992 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Hisuian Zoroark is a Normal/Ghost-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,992 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Hisuian Zoroark has base stats of 261 Attack, 128 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 535.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 261, Hisuian Zoroark is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Hisuian Zoroark receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Hisuian Zoroark is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw STAB | Ghost | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Snarl | Dark | 11 | +13 | 11.0 | 13.0 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foul Play | Dark | 70 | -50 | 35.0 | 60 | -40 |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 85 | -50 | 34.0 | 80 | -50 |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | -50 | 32.5 | 90 | -55 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | -50 | 33.3 | 100 | -55 |
Hisuian Zoroark takes increased damage from these types:
Hisuian Zoroark takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Hisuian Zoroark in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 2 |
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 3 |
| Rock Dark | 251 | 207 | 225 | 4,387 |
| 4 |
| Dark | 250 | 127 | 155 | 2,941 |
| 5 |
| Dark Flying | 250 | 185 | 246 | 4,326 |
| 6 |
| Dark | 246 | 120 | 163 | 2,890 |
| 7 |
| Water Dark | 243 | 83 | 172 | 2,495 |
| 8 |
| Dark Flying | 243 | 103 | 225 | 3,102 |
| 9 |
| Dark Ice | 243 | 171 | 172 | 3,438 |
| 10 |
| Dark Grass | 242 | 215 | 233 | 4,385 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1,495 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 1,495 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 1,489 |
| 5 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 1,491 |
| 10 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 1,496 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 41 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 41 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 42 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 41 | 2,491 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 40 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 42 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 41 | 2,492 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 42 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 41 | 2,493 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,242 | 1,121 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,615 | 2,965 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,235 | 1,117 | 1,489 | 1,862 | 2,607 | 2,956 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,234 | 1,117 | 1,489 | 1,861 | 2,606 | 2,955 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,219 | 1,109 | 1,479 | 1,849 | 2,588 | 2,935 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,212 | 1,106 | 1,474 | 1,843 | 2,581 | 2,926 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,196 | 1,098 | 1,464 | 1,830 | 2,562 | 2,905 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,173 | 1,086 | 1,449 | 1,811 | 2,535 | 2,875 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,201 | 1,100 | 1,467 | 1,834 | 2,568 | 2,911 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,128 | 1,064 | 1,419 | 1,773 | 2,483 | 2,815 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,910 | 955 | 1,273 | 1,591 | 2,228 | 2,526 |
Important CP values for Hisuian Zoroark with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,965 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,615 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,419 - 1,494 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,773 - 1,868 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,419 - 1,494 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,064 - 1,121 CP |
Maximum CP for Hisuian Zoroark with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 26 | 2,615 |
| 2 | 2,615 | 27 | 2,615 |
| 3 | 2,615 | 28 | 2,615 |
| 4 | 2,615 | 29 | 2,615 |
| 5 | 352 | 30 | 2,242 |
| 6 | 2,615 | 31 | 2,615 |
| 7 | 2,615 | 32 | 2,615 |
| 8 | 2,615 | 33 | 2,615 |
| 9 | 2,615 | 34 | 2,615 |
| 10 | 747 | 35 | 2,428 |
| 11 | 2,615 | 36 | 2,615 |
| 12 | 2,615 | 37 | 2,615 |
| 13 | 2,615 | 38 | 2,615 |
| 14 | 2,615 | 39 | 2,615 |
| 15 | 1,121 | 40 | 2,615 |
| 16 | 2,615 | 41 | 2,615 |
| 17 | 2,615 | 42 | 2,615 |
| 18 | 2,615 | 43 | 2,615 |
| 19 | 2,615 | 44 | 2,615 |
| 20 | 1,494 | 45 | 2,797 |
| 21 | 2,615 | 46 | 2,615 |
| 22 | 2,615 | 47 | 2,615 |
| 23 | 2,615 | 48 | 2,615 |
| 24 | 2,615 | 49 | 2,615 |
| 25 | 1,868 | 50 | 2,965 |
Hisuian Zoroark (#571) is a Normal/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,992 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Hisuian Zoroark can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Hisuian Zoroark in 2026.
Hisuian Zoroark's Attack stat is 261 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Hisuian Zoroark an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 128 Defense (Average) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 535. Trainers should be mindful of Hisuian Zoroark's limited bulk. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Hisuian Zoroark's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Hisuian Zoroark depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Shadow Claw (Fast) with Foul Play (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Hisuian Zoroark has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Hisuian Zoroark can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Normal/Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fighting, Poison-type threats while being weak to Dark types.
In Master League, Hisuian Zoroark faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Hisuian Zoroark's effectiveness depends on its typing and 261 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Normal-type attacker. Best counters against Hisuian Zoroark use Dark-type moves.
Hisuian Zoroark can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Hisuian Zoroark is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Hisuian Zoroark is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Hisuian Zoroark gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,773 - 1,868 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Hisuian Zoroark's max CP?
A: 2,965 CP at Level 50, or 2,615 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Hisuian Zoroark good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Hisuian Zoroark be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Hisuian Zoroark is available.
Q: What is Hisuian Zoroark weak to?
A: Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Shadow Claw + Foul Play for optimal DPS.
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.