Zarude is a mythical Pokémon introduced in the Isle of Armor DLC of Pokémon Sword and Shield. Zarude debuted in the Secrets of the Jungle movie, which featured a pack of these mythical forest protectors. Zarude is currently only available in the games via event distribution.
About Zarude
Zarude is the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. It’s a dark and Grass type mythical Pokémon known for its aggressive and reclusive personality. It inhabits and protects lush jungles, and it typically has a strong disdain for humans.
Zarude’s National Pokédex number is 893.
| First appearance in anime | Zarude has not appeared in the Pokémon TV Series yet. |
| First appearance in game | Generation 8 (Pokémon Sword and Shield) |
| Region | Galar |
| Evolution | Zarude does not evolve. |
| Pokedex Entry | Within dense forests, this Pokémon lives in a pack with others of its kind. It's incredibly aggressive, and the other Pokémon of the forest fear it |
Zarude Base stats
| HP | 105 |
| ATTACK | 120 |
| DEFENCE | 105 |
| SP. ATTACK | 70 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 95 |
| SPEED | 105 |
| TOTAL | 600 |
Appearance
Zarude is a large monkey Pokémon that inhabits jungles and forests. It has black fur and a grey belly. It has a prehensile tail and feet and its hands are sharp claws. It has a short grey snout full of sharp teeth and grey rings around its bright red eyes. It keeps green vines wrapped around its neck, wrists, and feet. It can manipulate these vines at will to travel through the trees and to attack or subdue opponents.
Shiny Zarude trades its grey highlights for light brown.
Behavior
Zarude is an extremely aggressive Pokémon that lives deep in the forest. They dislike humans and other Pokémon, though they form strong social bonds with other Zarude to form packs. Most forest-dwelling Pokémon fear roving packs of Zarude. Zarude uses its vines to swing through the trees, fight, gather food, and absorb energy from trees. Zarude can even heal itself by wrapping its injuries with its vines.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Zarude’s Dark and Grass typing gives it good defense against Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, and Dark type moves, and immunity to Psychic type moves. However, Zarude is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, and Fairy type moves and has a double weakness to Bug type moves.
Zarude’s high Attack and Speed make it a formidable physical sweeper.
Shiny Zarude
Shiny Zarude swaps its grey belly fur for distinct light brown belly fur. This dramatic palette swap allows Shiny Zarude to stand out in Pokémon collections and battles.
Best moveset (Zarude)
Zarude is a reliable Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams.
It’s important to consider Zarude’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.
Zarude
Zarude’s Leaf Guard ability prevents it from being affected by status ailments during strong sunlight.
The best natures for Zarude will boost its Attack and will hinder its Special Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Zarude a formidable Physical Sweeper.
| Jungle Healing | U-turn |
| Power Whip | Darkest Lariat |
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
How to catch Zarude in Pokemon Go?
Is Zarude in Pokémon Go?
Zarude is currently unavailable in Pokémon Go, which means players cannot currently catch Zarude in Pokémon Go
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Trivia
- A special Zarude named Dada appears in Secrets of the Jungle. It has a special bond with a human child whom it fiercely protects. It split from its pack long ago and lives a solitary life with its human friend. It wears a tattered pink cape that bears Celebi’s National Pokédex number.
- Zarude is one of only four Pokémon with dual Grass and Dark typing. The others are Nuzleaf, Shiftry, and Cacturne.
FAQs
Is Dada the same as Zarude?
Dada Zarude is an alternate form of Zarude distributed via event. It references a specific Zarude character from the Secrets of the Jungle movie. It differs from other Zarude in appearance only.
Is Zarude shiny locked?
Zarude can currently be obtained only via events. Currently, Zarude is shiny locked via all previous event distributions.
How strong is Zarude?
Zarude has a stat total of 600 with a fairly well-rounded distribution. It has good HP, Defense, Special Defense, and Speed, and high Attack, which makes it fast, powerful, and durable as a physical sweeper.
Conclusion
Zarude is one of the newest legendary Pokémon in the Pokédex. Currently, this mythical Galar Pokémon can only be obtained via special events, but keep your eyes open for more opportunities to add this fierce jungle protector to your Pokédex!Flying
Let’s Go, Zarude!
