Editing Zoroark

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'''Zoroark''' ({{ja|ゾロアーク|Zoroāku}}, ''Zoroark'') is a creature in the {{uv|Pokémon}} franchise.

{{pkmn|Zoroark}} is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation V}}, and was the very first Generation V Pokémon ever revealed, being the main character in the movie ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Zoroark: Master of Illusions}}''. Zoroark is categorized within the Pokédex at #571 as the "Illusion Fox Pokémon". It evolves from {{pkmn|Zorua}} starting at level 30. It and Zorua are only available in ''Black'' and ''White'' by using event Pokémon, though it can be found in the wild in ''Pokémon X and Y'' onward: its original rarity might be the reason for its ability to appear out of a Master Ball in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''. Zorua and Zoroark have the signature Ability {{iw|bulbapedia|Illusion|Ability}}, which allows them to pose as the last Pokémon in the party they belong to while retaining their moveset and typing until they are hit by an attack. It and Zorua received Normal/Ghost type Hisuian forms in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation VIII}}.

On hit, the opponent gets sent to the top of the screen, where Zoroark pelts them with repeated Fury Swipes before slamming its target to the ground. The initial trapping hit deals 7%, the combo does 14 hits at 1% for most hits and 2% for hits 2, 4, 9, & 10, and the finisher deals 13% for a total of 38%. The finisher can KO at high percentages (100-110%). Overall, the attack is very similar to some [[Final Smash]]es like [[Omega Blitz]] and [[Secret Ninja Attack]], although it is noticeably weaker, and the final hit can usually be safely [[tech]]ed unlike these Final Smashes.

[[CPU]] players will hold their shields up for long periods of time when Zoroark is summoned, presumably in an attempt to avoid being hit by the initial slash. They will do this even if Zoroark isn't close, allowing human players to do an easy [[shield break]].

If there are no targets on the ground or all are on a steep slope (such as the hills on {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}}), Zoroark will not attack anyone and will wait around idly until it vanishes or a character lands on a gentle enough slope for long enough. It will also not attack if every opponent has moved to another plane (such as on [[Jungle Hijinxs]]) since it was summoned&mdash;however, it will attempt to attack if it was summoned on a plane without any valid targets on that plane, even though it will be unable to land a hit.

 

===Trophy===

In {{forwiiu}} Zoroark's trophy is part of the ''Legend of Pokémon Black & Pokémon White'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Legend of Pokémon Black & Pokémon White}}.

|name=Zoroark

|image-3ds=ZoroarkTrophy3DS.png

|image-wiiu=ZoroarkTrophyWiiU.png

|desc-ntsc=This Dark-type Pokémon will protect its home and anyone it cherishes by creating illusions to fluster opponents. When it uses Fury Swipes, it will vanish from view and then suddenly appear next to its targets, launching them upward. It will then finish them off by sending them crashing back down.

|desc-pal=This Dark-type Pokémon is a powerful illusionist, and uses its power to confuse any that would threaten its home and loved ones. When it uses its Fury Swipes attack, it vanishes, then reappears next to an opponent and sends them flying into the air. It then slashes at them furiously before slamming them into the ground.

|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Pokémon Black & Pokémon White|release1=03/2011|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X & Pokémon Y|release2=10/2013}}

|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Pokémon Black/White|release1=03/2011|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X/Y|release2=10/2013}}

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Zoroark reprises its role as a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Its attack is the same as in ''Smash 4'' with a few alterations to its appearance and behavior. The attack visuals are larger and more flashy with the final hit having a very large double claw swipe (in ''Smash 4'' it was simply a heavy hit effect). Zoroark will now target characters that are airborne or on steep slopes, making it more aggressive with the only way to avoid it is to move fast enough or shield its initial trapping hit.

 

Zoroark cannot be summoned on [[3D Land]], [[Dream Land GB]], [[Golden Plains]], [[Green Hill Zone]], [[Mushroomy Kingdom]], [[Mute City SNES]], [[Spirit Train]], [[Tomodachi Life]], [[Wrecking Crew]], nor [[Yoshi's Island]].

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SSBUZoroark.png|Official artwork of Zoroark from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.

*[[Goldeen]] and Zoroark are the only [[Pokémon]] that can come out of [[Master Ball]]s that are neither {{iw|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} nor {{iw|bulbapedia|Mythical Pokémon}}.

**Despite it not actually being a Legendary, Zoroark's trophy appears in the ''Legend of Pokémon Black & Pokémon White'' [[Trophy Box]].

**Zoroark's appearance as a supposed legendary Pokémon in ''Smash'' is probably referencing its significance alongside legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon movie, ''[[bulbapedia:M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. [[Unown]] and [[Lucario]] are also often mistaken as a legendary because of the movies they appeared in.

*There was formerly a glitch where if Zoroark were to attack a character protected by a [[Back Shield]], the final hit of its attack wouldn't connect, leaving the target spinning in midair indefinitely until they were hit by an attack.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAfWX2HKK8 Zoroark Glitch Smash 3DS]</ref>

*Prior to version [[1.0.8]] of ''Smash 4'', the claw swipes were considered projectiles, so they could be completely negated by a character wearing a [[Franklin Badge]], who would only take damage from the final hit.

*In ''Ultimate'', there is a 1 frame window before Zoroark's final hit where the targeted character is actionable.<!--Doesn't occur in SSB4. Hit is frame 55 in SSB4 but 56 in SSBU--> This allows characters with actions that give them [[intangibility]] or [[armor]] on frame 1 to reduce or completely avoid damage and/or knockback.<ref>[https://youtu.be/p1mBuQ7LBBs?t=24 How to Become IMMORTAL in Custom Smash — Random Smash Ultimate Facts]</ref>

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