Search for Zarude!

Search for Zarude!is the Special Research to catch Zarude, the Mythical Pokémon from the Galar region. It was made available at the start of Secrets of the Jungle Event 2021.

Professor Willow dialogue
Ah, TRAINER—perfect timing! Come look at this. See that there, in the dirt? That’s right—footprints! Though not human ones, I’d wager. You’d be hard pressed to find shoes that would fit whatever feet made these, I think! There must be a Pokémon responsible, though I’m not sure which one... I’m going to stick around and see if I can’t learn a bit more from these footprints, so why don’t you follow them and see where they take you? Make sure to snap some photos of your findings!

Hey there, TRAINER! That Ground-type Pokémon you caught looks spectacular. Did you know that Drilbur, the Mole Pokémon, can dig through the ground at incredible speeds? In the Galar region, Drilbur often leave farmers in a tizzy because they damage their crops. Sounds like mole than they can handle, eh? Haha! Anyway, while you were out, I received reports that the Pokémon we’re looking for has vines on its body. How about you search the bushes nearby to see if you can find any vines? Don’t forget to snap some photos, too!

Welcome back, TRAINER. You got a great shot of that Bug-type Pokémon! I encountered a curious Bug-type Pokémon myself, actually: Combee. Known as the Tiny Bee Pokémon, Combee is actually a trio! The three work together to collect honey and deliver it to their colony. Such abundant teamwork sure is admirable! I’m sure our team leaders strive to achieve that same level of synergy. Anyway, the Combee I saw got me thinking: Maybe we’ve been searching too close to the ground. If my hypothesis is correct, we’re on the trail of a Pokémon that can sometimes be seen hopping from tree to tree. This time, try searching among the trees to see if you can find any leads. And don’t forget to photograph your findings!

Welcome back, TRAINER! Sweet Nuzleaf. I believe the Pokémon we’re after tends to live deep in forests—much like Nuzleaf does—so we should be on the right track. Ah, look—your Nuzleaf just started playing its grass flute! The sound of it is said to make its listeners uneasy. I wonder if it’s trying to lead the Pokémon out into the open... Wait, what was that? Look there! A dark shadow just dashed across the sky! Keep your eyes up, TRAINER, and chase after it! Let’s GO!

Great job out there, TRAINER! The photo you sent me speaks to your efforts. And I see you made a new friend in that Rufflet! Did you know that Rufflet will challenge Pokémon stronger than itself, even if it might lose? That’s how it pushes itself to grow! Pretty brave, huh? I think bravery is exactly what we’ll need as we prepare to encounter the mysterious Pokémon we’ve been tracking. Thanks to all the information we’ve gathered, I’m certain that we’re dealing with Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. The Mythical Pokémon Zarude tend to live in packs in the forest, but it looks like the one we’ve been following is all on its own. Sounds like the perfect chance to catch it, don’t you think? With everything we’ve learned—and all the Pokémon friends you’ve made along the way—I’m sure you’ll succeed!