Last week, we were treated to two videos for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Arceus that teased and then unveiled some new Pokemon. Today, we see a proper reveal for these Pokemon, Hisuian Zorua and its evolution Zoroark, as well as learn new information about them.
We see both new Pokemon in a snowy part of the Hisui region. Normally, Zorua and Zoroark are Dark-type Pokemon, originally residing in the Unova region. Their new regional forms look different and have different typings.
Hisuian Zorua is known as the “spiteful fox” Pokemon and is both Normal- and Ghost-type. Hisuian Zoroark, its evolution, is known as the “baneful fox” Pokemon, and is also a Normal- and Ghost-type.
This typing is special for a few reasons. It’s the first Normal/Ghost dual type Pokemon so far. Also, it has three immunities: normal and fighting due to its ghost typing, and ghost due to its normal typing. Additionally, it only has one weakness, which is dark-type Pokemon.
We also learned some of the lore about these Pokemon: Zorua migrated to the Hisui region after being shunned by humans but were unable to survive in the harsh environment. Their ghost typing is a result of their lingering souls being reborn “through the power of their malice.”
Zorua and Zoroark aren’t the first Hisuian Pokemon we’ve seen for Pokemon Legends: Arceus so far. We’ve also seen a few other Pokemon sport this new regional form, such as Growlithe and Braviary.
The trailer ends with a few early purchase bonuses related to these new Pokemon. You can receive the Baneful Fox Mask and Hisuian Growlithe Kimono Set to wear in game by buying Pokemon Legends: Arecus before May 9, 2022. You will also receive 30 Heavy Balls for catching Pokemon.
If you’d like to watch the full reveal trailer for Hisuian Zorua and Zoroark, you can do so below. To learn more about the game, which releases on Jan. 28, 2022, you can visit the Pokemon Legends: Arceus official website, or read more of our coverage in the links below the video.
