Zarude (Pokémon)

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Zarude (Japanese: ザルード Zarude) is a dual-type Mythical Pokémon introduced during Generation VIII, in The Isle of Armor.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, a unique Zarude named Dada Zarude was featured in the 23rd Pokémon Secrets of the Jungle.
It was revealed on Pokémon Day 2020.
==Biology==
Zarude is a simian resembling a baboon or mandrill. Its body is primarily covered in coarse black fur, though its chest and belly are patterned with shorter gray fur. Its upper snout, palms, and rings around its eyes are devoid of fur, and its skin is a light gray. The fur around the side of its head angles into wing-like crests on either side of its eyes. The eyes themselves have red sclerae, green irises, and black, slitted pupils. Its teeth are pointed and its canines are visible when its mouth is closed.
Zarude can extend prehensile vines from its wrists, neck, and the soles of its feet at will. It uses these strong and flexible vines to attack, swing from trees, and collect food from a distance. Zarude's vines can also rapidly heal wounds when wrapped around them, and absorb energy from trees. While resting, only the tips of the vines at Zarude's neck and feet extend beyond its skin. However, the vines extending from Zarude's wrists are typically wrapped around its forearms in four concentric rings. Occasionally, Zarude's vines tear off and become nutrients for the soil of the forests it lives in. As shown in Secrets of the Jungle, the number of vines can vary, and may indicate a Zarude's age or importance, with Zarude possessing the most vines being the oldest or most dominant.
Zarude are social and live in troops. They're usually incredibly aggressive, and frighten most other Pokémon. They attack anyone that aren't part of their pack; they excel in battle with their sharp claws and quick wit.The Mythical Pokémon Zarude discovered! | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
Zarude is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Forms===
A special Zarude named Dada Zarude acts as a unique form.
While Zarude are usually aggressive and territorial, they occasionally exhibit a softer side. A Zarude named "Dada" wearing a pink ripped cape bearing 's National Pokédex number split from its pack to raise and nurture an orphaned human infant. It is said that this Zarude derived a unique strength from its bond with the adopted human child.
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Zarude
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In , Zarude can be obtained by completing the limited-time Special Research, Search for Zarude!
===Form data===
Zarude has a separate form called Dada Zarude. It wears a pink, ripped cape bearing 's National Pokédex number, and it was reported to have left its pack to raise , as seen in the 23rd movie, Secrets of the Jungle. Zarude's forms are functionally identical and are non-interchangeable.
Zarude	Dada Zarude
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===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Dada====
A tribe of Zarude debuted in Secrets of the Jungle, which included several Zarude with unique physical characteristics. The one most prominently featured was nicknamed Dada.
Elder Zarude M23.png|Elder Zarude
Alpha Zarude M23.png|Alpha Zarude
Sub-Alpha Zarude M23.png|Sub-Alpha Zarude
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==Trivia==
* Zarude was first revealed as in the February 2020 issue of CoroCoro and later by The Pokémon Company International on February 15, 2020.
* Zarude is the only Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. 
===Origin===
Zarude may be based on s and s. It could also be based on s. Its type may reference the aggressive and violent nature of said primates. The use of vines to swing through trees is also reminiscent of how monkeys and apes are often depicted swinging on vines in jungles.
Zarude may also be based on the in English folklore and the "Carew Ape" that's said to haunt in . Given its presence in the Isle of Armor Pokédex, its design may also draw inspiration from the , a strongly territorial - or -like creature known to repeatedly cause destruction in Manx folklore.
The story of Dada Zarude adopting a human child appears to be a reference to tales in which a human child is raised by wild animals, similar to the story of .
====Name origin====
Zarude may be a combination of 猿 saru () and rude.
==In other languages==
Dada
==Related articles==
* Mythical Pokémon
* Dada
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Category:Mythical Pokémon
Category:Event-exclusive Pokémon
Category:Pokémon introduced in The Isle of Armor
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