Forms
#0893
Zarude Dada
Rogue Monkey Pokémon
Once the vines on Zarude’s body tear off, they become nutrients in the soil. This helps the plants of the forest grow.
Details
Height1.8 m
Weight70.0 kg
GenderGenderless
Catch rate3(1.6%)Very hard
Base friendship0None
Hatch time120 cycles · ~30,855 steps
Growth rateslow
Base EXP300
Abilities
Base stats
HP
105
Attack
120
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
95
Speed
105
Total
600
Base Stat Total
Competitive movesets
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Choice Scarf
UU
Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Data snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 · 18,880 rows
Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve.
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Zarude Dada can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Moves
| Lv. | Move & effect | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 1 | Scratch Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Leer Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| 12 | Vine Whip Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| 18 | Growth Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 24 | Fury Swipes Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 30 | Scary Face Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Grass Knot Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power. | Grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| 42 | Bite Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 48 | U-turn User must switch out after attacking. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 54 | Swagger Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| 60 | Energy Ball Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 66 | Synthesis Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 72 | Hammer Arm Lowers user’s Speed by one stage. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| 78 | Thrash Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 84 | Power Whip Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| 90 | Jungle Healing Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
Sprites & renders
9 sprites & renders for Zarude Dada.
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“Zarude Dada”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/zarude-dada.
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