Zarude

Zarude Pokémon GODark Grass
  • fog
  • sunny
Zarude is available in Pokémon GO
Table of Contents

Zarude is a Mythical Dark and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark and Grass-type Pokémon, Zarude is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

Zarude's maximum Combat Power stat is 4334 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip. Zarude encounters are boosted during Fog and Sunny weather. Shiny Zarude is not yet available.

Zarude Stats and Max CP

242 ATK
215 DEF
233 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4334 CP
Lvl 40
3833 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2738 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2190 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1643 CP

Zarude Type Chart

Zarude takes increased damage from:Zarude takes increased damage from:
+156.0%
  • Bug
+60.0%
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
  • Fire
  • Flying
  • Ice
  • Poison
Zarude takes reduced damage from:Zarude takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Electric
  • Ghost
  • Grass
  • Ground
  • Water
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Moves Analysis

Moves

Vine Whip + Power Whip

Zarude's best Grass-type moveset is Vine Whip / Power Whip, with 15.02 DPS and 399.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Zarude ranks #6 (S Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 15.02399.313.74
      2.DarkBite GrassPower Whip 14.35381.413.12
      3.GrassVine Whip DarkDark Pulse 13.03346.411.91
      4.DarkBite DarkDark Pulse 12.61335.411.54
      5.GrassVine Whip GrassEnergy Ball 12.29326.911.25
      6.DarkBite GrassEnergy Ball 12.00319.110.97
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Zarude's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Zarude's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Zarude has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Bite
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy4
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • GrassVine WhipDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Vine Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage6
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Vine Whip has no special effects.
        See Vine Whip details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkDark PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • GrassPower WhipDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Power Whip
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Power Whip has no special effects.
        See Power Whip details page ↗
      • GrassEnergy BallDamage90Energy50Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Energy Ball details page ↗

      Zarude in the meta

      Zarude in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
      Gym DefenderGym Defender
      Can't defend a Gym
      DarkDark-type Attacker
      GrassGrass-type Attacker

      Recommended moves

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Ultra LeagueUltra League
      Master LeagueMaster League

      Recommended moves

      Not yet analysed, come back soon!

      Pokédex information

      Galar
      Pokédex Number#893
      Height1.8 m
      Weight70 kg
      RegionGeneration 8
      Can be tradedNot Allowed
      Buddy distance20 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate2%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy100
      Stardust100000

      Evolution Chart

      Zarude has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Zarude family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Zarude in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Zarude Pokémon GOZarude
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Zarude scaled to 0.7688235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zarude scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zarude scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmZarude scaled to 1.8382352941176472x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Zarude scaled to 1.8911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.88 m0.9 m1.8 m2.7 m2.79 m

      Zarude's height ranges from 0.88 m to 2.79 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Zarude in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.882 m0.9 m
      2′11″2′11″
      XS0.9 m1.8 m
      2′11″5′11″
      M1.35 m2.25 m
      4′05″7′05″
      XL2.25 m2.7 m
      7′05″8′10″
      XXL2.7 m2.79 m
      8′10″9′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability30.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Zarude CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Zarude's has 4334 max CP (at Level 50). A Zarude obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2102 CP to 2190 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2628 CP to 2738 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Zarude can be found in the 1577 CP to 1643 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP4334 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1577 CP - 1643 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2102 CP - 2190 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2102 CP - 2190 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2628 CP - 2738 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Zarude Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      154 CP2169 CP3285 CP
      4401 CP5517 CP6632 CP
      7748 CP8864 CP9979 CP
      101095 CP111205 CP121314 CP
      131424 CP141533 CP151643 CP
      161752 CP171862 CP181971 CP
      192081 CP202190 CP212300 CP
      222409 CP232519 CP242628 CP
      252738 CP262847 CP272957 CP
      283067 CP293176 CP303286 CP
      313340 CP323395 CP333450 CP
      343505 CP353559 CP363614 CP
      373669 CP383724 CP393778 CP
      403833 CP413882 CP423931 CP
      433980 CP444030 CP454079 CP
      464130 CP474180 CP484231 CP
      494282 CP504334 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Zarude

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Zarude's Dark and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Zarude.

      Dark Dark

      Grass Grass

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Zarude Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Zarude Candy296 Zarude Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Zarude Candy10 Zarude Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Zarude Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Zarude Candy-

      Zarude Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Zarude from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Zarude in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Zarude Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Zarude Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Zarude Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Zarude Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Zarude Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Zarude Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Zarude Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Zarude Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Zarude Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Zarude Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Zarude Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Zarude Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Zarude Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Zarude Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Zarude Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Zarude Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Zarude Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Zarude Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Zarude Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Zarude Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Zarude Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Zarude Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Zarude Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Zarude Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Zarude Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Zarude Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Zarude Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Zarude Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Zarude Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Zarude Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Zarude Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Zarude Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Zarude Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Zarude Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Zarude Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Zarude Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Zarude Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Zarude Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Zarude Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Zarude Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Zarude Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Zarude Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Zarude Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Zarude Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Zarude Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Zarude Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Zarude Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Zarude Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Zarude Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Zarude Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Zarude Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Zarude Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Zarude Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Zarude Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Zarude Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Zarude Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Zarude Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Zarude Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Zarude Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Zarude Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Zarude Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Zarude Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Zarude Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Zarude Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Zarude Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Zarude Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Zarude Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Zarude Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Zarude Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Zarude Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Zarude Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Zarude Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Zarude Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Zarude Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Zarude Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Zarude Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Zarude Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Zarude Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Zarude Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Zarude Candy XL280,000304 Zarude Candy10 Zarude Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Zarude Candy XL290,000304 Zarude Candy20 Zarude Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Zarude Candy XL301,000304 Zarude Candy30 Zarude Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Zarude Candy XL312,000304 Zarude Candy40 Zarude Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Zarude Candy XL323,000304 Zarude Candy52 Zarude Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Zarude Candy XL334,000304 Zarude Candy64 Zarude Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Zarude Candy XL346,000304 Zarude Candy76 Zarude Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Zarude Candy XL358,000304 Zarude Candy88 Zarude Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Zarude Candy XL370,000304 Zarude Candy103 Zarude Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Zarude Candy XL382,000304 Zarude Candy118 Zarude Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Zarude Candy XL395,000304 Zarude Candy133 Zarude Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Zarude Candy XL408,000304 Zarude Candy148 Zarude Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Zarude Candy XL421,000304 Zarude Candy165 Zarude Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Zarude Candy XL434,000304 Zarude Candy182 Zarude Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Zarude Candy XL448,000304 Zarude Candy199 Zarude Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Zarude Candy XL462,000304 Zarude Candy216 Zarude Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Zarude Candy XL476,000304 Zarude Candy236 Zarude Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Zarude Candy XL490,000304 Zarude Candy256 Zarude Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Zarude Candy XL505,000304 Zarude Candy276 Zarude Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Zarude Candy XL520,000304 Zarude Candy296 Zarude Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Zarude

      Zarude high resolution sprites

      Zarude Pokédex entries

      Galar
      VersionsPokédex entry
      SwordWithin 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.
      ShieldOnce the vines on Zarude’s body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Zarude’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark and Grass-type Pokémon, Zarude is especially weak against Bug-type moves, and weak against Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Zarude in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Zarude in Pokémon GO are Vine Whip and Power Whip. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.018 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 399.261.

      How does Zarude perform in Raids?

      Zarude has niche use in Raid, but is outclassed by other attackers. Ranks #121 as a Raid attacker.

      How does Zarude rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Zarude is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #31 with limited utility in specific matchups.

      How does Zarude rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Zarude is an S-Tier Grass-type attacker, ranking at number #6 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Zarude?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Zarude: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Malamar, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, and Mega Abomasnow.

      What is Zarude’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Zarude’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3833 CP and 4334 CP at Level 50.

      Can Zarude be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Zarude cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Zarude Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Zarude cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.