Type Matchups
Zarude is a Dark/Grass-type Pokémon. It's weak to Bug, Fire, Ice moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Zarude by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Zarude excels as a fast sweeper and defensive wall and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 600.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Zarude fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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What is Zarude weak to?
Zarude is weak to Bug (4×), Fire (2×), Ice (2×), Fighting (2×), Poison (2×), Flying (2×), Fairy (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Zarude?
The best teammates for Zarude are Tentacool, Tentacruel, Qwilfish because they resist Zarude's key weaknesses.
Is Zarude good for competitive?
Yes, Zarude is competitively viable with a BST of 600. Zarude excels as a fast sweeper and defensive wall and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 600.
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Zarude is a Dark-type Pokémon
Zarude is a Grass-type Pokémon
Tentacool covers Zarude's weaknesses
Tentacruel covers Zarude's weaknesses
Qwilfish covers Zarude's weaknesses
Magcargo covers Zarude's weaknesses
Litwick covers Zarude's weaknesses
Zarude is available in Sword Shield
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