Partner ideas
for Zoroark
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Zoroark: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)

Gholdengo
SteelGhostOn 34% of Zoroark's ranked teams
Immune to FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with Power GemHits Fairy super-effectively with Make It RainAdds long-game durability
Staraptor
NormalFlyingIntimidate softens physical hits on Zoroark
On 39% of Zoroark's ranked teamsResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdBreaks Fighting walls with Brave BirdBreaks Dark walls with Close Combat
Whimsicott
GrassFairyOn 56% of Zoroark's ranked teams
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastBreaks Fighting walls with MoonblastBreaks Dark walls with Moonblast
Tyranitar
RockDarkOn 34% of Zoroark's ranked teams
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideBreaks Dark walls with Low Kick
Plan partners (2)

Forretress
BugSteelScreens patch Zoroark's frailty
Resists BugResists FairyHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Dark walls with Bug Buzz
Ampharos
ElectricScreens patch Zoroark's frailty
Zoroark resists its Brutal SwingHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Bug super-effectively with Power GemHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Dazzling Gleam
Spicy Tech (1)

Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
also: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Defensive glue (17)

Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Zoroark resists its Brutal SwingHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Fighting walls with Play RoughBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Alluring VoiceBreaks Dark walls with Alluring Voice
Corviknight
FlyingSteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Brave BirdBreaks Dark walls with Body Pressalso: Skarmory

Slowkinggalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Fairy walls with Sludge Bomb
Slowbrogalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Shell Side ArmAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Dark walls with Focus Blast
Beedrill
BugPoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Zoroark resists its Brutal SwingHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombBreaks Dark walls with Bug BuzzBreaks Fairy walls with Sludge Bomb
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Dark walls with Close CombatBreaks Fairy walls with Flash Cannonalso: Aegislash (Blade Forme)

Tinkaton
FairySteelCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Gigaton HammerAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Play RoughBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Armarouge
FirePsychicCovers its Fighting and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with Armor CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Dark walls with Aura Sphere
Arcanine
FireCovers its Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Play RoughBreaks Dark walls with Play Rough
Alcremie
FairyCovers its Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Mystical FireAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Fighting walls with Alluring VoiceBreaks Dark walls with Alluring Voice
Scolipede
BugPoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with MegahornBreaks Fairy walls with Gunk Shot
Arbok
PoisonCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Dark walls with Leech LifeBreaks Fairy walls with Gunk Shot
Banette
GhostCovers its Fighting and Bug weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotBreaks Fighting walls with PsychicBreaks Dark walls with Dazzling Gleam
Talonflame
FireFlyingCovers its Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Fighting walls with Brave Bird