Is Zoroark Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Zoroark Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 45% win rate and 0.0% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Zoroark Deck?

The core cards for Zoroark Deck are: Zoroark, Zoroark. Top tournament builds also commonly include Absol, Bombirdier, Deino, Hydreigon.

What is the best Zoroark Deck deck list?

The top-performing Zoroark Deck list runs: 1x Absol, 1x Bombirdier, 1x Deino, 1x Hydreigon, 1x Nihilego, 1x Zarude, 1x Zoroark, 1x Zorua, 1x Zweilous, 1x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 1x Lucky Egg, 1x Lucky Ice Pop, 1x May, 1x Mesagoza, 1x Poison Barb, 1x Poké Ball, 1x Professor’s Research, 1x Rare Candy, 1x Sabrina. This build achieved 5W-0L at Weekly#2-19｜$100 forSeries｜Noex/Monotype/Singleton.

What beats Zoroark Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Zoroark Deck's core Pokemon are weak to grass types. Strong counters include Mega Sceptile ex Deck, Vespiquen ex Deck, Meowscarada ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Zoroark Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 380 packs to collect all core cards for Zoroark Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Zoroark Deck

Q: How do you play Zoroark Deck?

Build your strategy around Zoroark. It's the deck's main damage dealer. Use Zoroark's Ability "Illusive Trickery" — If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this Pokémon's attacks, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from—and effects of—attacks done to this Pokémon.

0.0% of the meta · Updated September 12, 2026

Tier 3

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Zoroark

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44.6% win rate0.0% meta share2 core cards

Strengths

Illusive Trickery grants Zoroark full immunity to damage for one opponent turn after it scores a KO.
Night Daze costs only two Darkness Energy, enabling fast offensive deployment with minimal setup time.
Non-ex Stage 1 status means a KO of Zoroark only scores the opponent 1 point, not 2.

Weaknesses

Illusive Trickery requires an actual KO to activate; missing the KO leaves Zoroark unprotected and likely lost.Consistency
100 HP on Zoroark is low for a primary attacker; many ex attackers one-shot it even without type advantage.Matchup
Leafeon ex, Darkrai ex, and Decidueye ex all hold 75% win rates versus this deck, indicating type and damage gaps.Matchup

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#1 — Gogetta

Weekly#2-19｜$100 forSeries｜Noex/Monotype/Singleton · 5W-0L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (9)

Absol

Bombirdier

Deino

Hydreigon

Nihilego

Zarude

Zoroark

Zorua

Zweilous

Trainers (11)

Copycat

Cyrus

Lucky Egg

Lucky Ice Pop

May

Mesagoza

Poison Barb

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

Sabrina

#1 — kaitona0621

Weekly#2-17｜$100 forSeries｜Noex/Monotype/Singleton · 5W-0L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (9)

Absol

Bombirdier

Deino

Hydreigon

Nihilego

Zarude

Zoroark

Zorua

Zweilous

Trainers (11)

Copycat

Cyrus

Lucky Ice Pop

May

Mesagoza

Poison Barb

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

Rocky Helmet

Sabrina

#1 — titsygopro

INVE PTCGP NO-EX Banlist #1 · 8W-2L

20 cards

Pokemon (9)

Arceus

Crobat

Zoroark

Zorua

Zubat

Trainers (11)

Copycat

Cyrus

Lisia

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Rare Candy

Rocky Helmet

Est. 380 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

ZoroarkRare

220 pks

ZoroarkRare

160 pks

Core Cards

Zoroark

Mega Shine #044

Zoroark

Secluded Springs #050

Key Moves & Abilities

AbilityIllusive Trickery(Zoroark)

If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this Pokémon's attacks, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from—and effects of—attacks done to this Pokémon.

Night Daze(Zoroark)

AbilityIllusive Trickery(Zoroark)

If your opponent's Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from this Pokémon's attacks, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage from—and effects of—attacks done to this Pokémon.

Night Daze(Zoroark)

Strategy Guide

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Zoroark wins by landing a KO with its Illusive Trickery variant — which prevents all damage done to it during the opponent's next turn after a KO — then attacking again from behind an invulnerability window. At 70 damage and 100 HP, Zoroark operates as a hit-and-protect attacker that scores points while denying retaliatory damage.

Open by placing Zorua active and immediately attaching a Darkness Energy, planning to evolve into the Illusive Trickery Zoroark as quickly as draw allows. Professor's Research, Copycat, and Sabrina handle card access while Poké Ball secures Zorua at game start. Mid-game, swing with Night Daze for 70 damage, targeting anything you can KO; if you secure the KO, Illusive Trickery protects Zoroark from all damage during the opponent's reply. The supporting cast — Absol, Seviper, Iron Jugulis, Roaring Moon, Nihilego, Zarude, Bombirdier — covers spread damage and pressure. Rocky Helmet, Poison Barb, and Lucky Ice Pop provide passive chip and healing.

How to Play

Secure KOs to Activate Illusive Trickery

Target damaged or low-HP opponents to guarantee the KO that triggers Zoroark's invulnerability. Sabrina forces the opponent's most vulnerable Pokemon active, creating a clean KO opportunity. Cyrus redirects an incoming attack away from Zoroark if you cannot guarantee the KO that turn. Field Blower removes defensive Tools from opponent Pokemon to lower their effective HP.

Key cardsZoroarkSabrinaCyrusField Blower

Apply Multi-Vector Pressure with Supporting Pokemon

The top build runs nine different Pokemon to keep the opponent guessing which threat needs answering. Absol, Nihilego, Roaring Moon, Iron Jugulis, Zarude, Seviper, and Bombirdier each apply different damage profiles. Rocky Helmet punishes attackers on contact, Poison Barb poisons for passive chip, and Starting Plains adjusts stadium control to your advantage.

Key cardsAbsolNihilegoRoaring MoonIron JugulisZarudeSeviperBombirdierRocky HelmetPoison BarbStarting Plains

How to Beat This Deck

Do Not KO Zoroark When It Is Damaged

Illusive Trickery only triggers on a KO. If Zoroark is at reduced HP but not knocked out, hold your highest-damage attack for the following turn or redirect to a different target. Force Zoroark to attack non-lethally, then finish it with a one-shot next turn so it cannot trigger the protection window.

Exploit Leafeon ex Type Advantage

Darkness-type Pokemon carry a Grass or Fighting weakness. Leafeon ex holds a confirmed 75% win rate against this deck. Grass-type attackers with strong damage output can one-shot Zoroark before it accumulates two Energy, bypassing the Illusive Trickery mechanic entirely and keeping the point exchange in your favor.

Use Lucky Ice Pop or Pokémon Center Lady to Survive Night Daze

Night Daze deals 70 damage — right at the KO threshold for many basic or low-HP supporters. Healing that 70 damage before Zoroark's next attack prevents the KO that activates Illusive Trickery. Lucky Ice Pop blocks 20 damage, potentially turning a KO into a survival, and denying Zoroark its protective trigger.

CountersLucky Ice PopPokémon Center Lady

Common Substitutions

Supporting pressure attackers

Absol:Provides non-ex Dark pressure during early turns before Zoroark is ready
Roaring Moon:Higher-HP Dark attacker covering matchups where Zoroark's 100 HP is insufficient

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Sceptile ex Deck

grass · 47% WR

Vespiquen ex Deck

grass · 47% WR

Meowscarada ex Deck

grass · 46% WR

Mega Venusaur ex Deck

grass · 42% WR

Decidueye ex Deck

grass · 40% WR

Dustox Deck

grass · 48% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Mega Gardevoir ex Deck

psychic · 44% WR

Indeedee ex Deck

psychic · 43% WR

Chandelure Deck

psychic, fire · 49% WR

Giratina ex Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Team Rocket’s Slowking ex Deck

psychic · 45% WR

Espeon ex Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Zoroark