Zarude

Zarude (Pokédex #0893) is a Dark/Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 8. It is officially classified as the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. 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.

As a Dark/Grass-type POKEMON, Zarude has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Bug — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Fairy moves. Conversely, Zarude is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.

Zarude's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 600 (exceptional — pseudo-legendary tier). Full distribution: HP 105 · ATK 120 · DEF 105 · SP.ATK 70 · SP.DEF 95 · SPD 105. Its standout stat is ATK (120), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Leaf guard.

Zarude stands 1.8 m (71") tall and weighs 70.0 kg (154.3 lbs). Capture rate: 3/255 (extremely difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: No Eggs. Zarude is a Mythical POKEMON — typically only available through special event distributions.