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How to beat N's Zoroark ex
N's Zoroark ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 280 HP as a Darkness Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 280
- Weakness
- Grass
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 36
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. N's Zoroark ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage. 22 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 10 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 2 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Grass attacks do at least 280 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to N's Zoroark ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Shiftry Temporal Forces | Grass | Energy Loop CC | 140 | 280 | 150 | 1 |
| Lurantis ex Pitch Black | Grass | Leaf Guard GC | 140 | 280 | 260 | 2 |
| Scovillain ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Two-Headed Crushing GG | 140 | 280 | 260 | 2 |
| Leafeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Moss Agate GRW | 230 | 460 | 270 | 2 |
| Iron Leaves ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Prism Edge GGC | 180 | 360 | 220 | 2 |
| Mega Heracross ex Phantasmal Flames | Grass | Mountain Ramming GGG | 170 | 340 | 280 | 3 |
| Chesnaught Chaos Rising | Grass | Impound GGC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Arboliva ex Destined Rivals | Grass | Aroma Shot CCC | 160 | 320 | 310 | 2 |
| Erika's Vileplume ex Ascended Heroes | Grass | Bloom Powder GGC | 160 | 320 | 310 | 2 |
| Lokix Phantasmal Flames | Grass | Jumping Shot CCC | 150 | 300 | 120 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 280+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to N's Zoroark ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Great Swing CC | 280 | 280 | 340 | 2 |
| Mega Dragonite ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Ryuno Glide WLL | 330 | 330 | 370 | 3 |
| Mega Emboar ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Crimson Blast RRC | 320 | 320 | 380 | 3 |
| Pikachu ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Topaz Bolt GLM | 300 | 300 | 200 | 2 |
| Mega Latias ex Mega Evolution | Dragon | Illusory Impulse RPC | 300 | 300 | 280 | 3 |
| Mega Pyroar ex Chaos Rising | Fire | Fiery Big Bang RRC | 290- | 290 | 340 | 3 |
| Ceruledge ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Raging Amethyst RPM | 280 | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Cinderace ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Flare Strike RCC | 280 | 280 | 320 | 2 |
| Flareon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Carnelian RWL | 280 | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Jolteon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Dravite RWL | 280 | 280 | 260 | 2 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out N's Zoroark ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to N's Zoroark ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Shiftry Temporal Forces | Grass | Energy Loop CC | 140 | 280 | 150 | 1 |
| Chesnaught Chaos Rising | Grass | Impound GGC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Lokix Phantasmal Flames | Grass | Jumping Shot CCC | 150 | 300 | 120 | 1 |
| Tangrowth Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Loom Over GCC | 150- | 300 | 150 | 1 |
| Hydrapple Destined Rivals | Grass | Whip Smash GCC | 140 | 280 | 170 | 1 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
Every Standard N's Zoroark ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N's Zoroark ex 137/217 Ability: Trade | Ascended Heroes I | 280 | Stage 1 | Night Joker DD — | 2 | Grass ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Zoroark cards in Standard · how to knock out a 280 HP Pokémon · Grass vs Darkness · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is N's Zoroark ex weak to?
N's Zoroark ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does N's Zoroark ex have?
Up to 280 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does N's Zoroark ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO N's Zoroark ex?
36 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Decidueye's Power Shot (1 Energy, 340 damage); Rillaboom's Wood Hammer (2 Energy, 360 damage); Shiftry's Energy Loop (2 Energy, 280 damage).
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