Zoroark: Two Forms, One Moveset - Challenger Approaching

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Welcome to another episode of Challenger Approaching! In this series, we discuss characters who may be invited to a future entry of Super Smash Bros, then go into ludicrous detail on what they could be like if they joined the fight for real!

Our Challenger this time blurs the lines between past and present. Zoroark first debuted in Pokémon's 5th generation, fighting using their natural swiftness, pragmatic tactics, control over darkness, and the unique ability to conjure illusions to deceive their enemies with. But recently, we learned of another that once inhabited the land that eventually became Sinnoh. Unlike their elusive, Dark-type brethren, Hiusian Zoroarks were bitter and spiteful, wielding their ghost-like powers to assail and terrify anyone they deemed a threat.

Two forms, different in lore yet close enough in abilities that they could work in Smash as one fighter! But just how could their powers of illusion translate into Smash? And with a new generation approaching fast, is there any hope left for these fan favorites? Let's take a look.
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Additional Sources:
BlazBlue: Central Fiction – Hibiki vs. Susano’o (Escaping Workforce):    • Blazblue Central Fiction Online Tourn...  
Pokémon Black and White – Zoroark Event (Shofu):    • Pokemon Black & White Zoroark Event! ...  
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow – Episode 1 (Pokémon Official):    • Onto the Icy Blue ❄️ | Pokémon: Hisui...  
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow – Episode 2 (Pokémon Official):    • Fiery Reflections in Snow 🌨️ | Pokémo...  
Pokémon Legends: Arceus – Alpha Hisuian Zoroark (Vergel520):    • Alpha Hisiuan Zoroark overworld locat...  
Pokémon Legends: Arceus – Mysterious Footage Restored (Pokémon Official):    • Mysterious footage restored! | Pokémo...  
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – Zoroark vs. Ultra Necrozma (Pheonixmaster1):    • Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - Vs...  
Pokémon: Zoroark, Master of Illusions (Pokémon Official): Available on main Pokémon website…sometimes.
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Greninja Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official):    • Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U Chall...  
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U – Robin Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official):    • Super Smash Bros. for 3DS/Wii U By Bo...  
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Piranha Plant Reveal Trailer (Gamespot):    • Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Piranha P...  
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Sora Reveal Trailer (Smash Bros. Official):    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – The Last...  

Zoroark Base Stats and Height/Weight obtained from Bulbapedia: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...)
Krystal and Isaac renders originally from Smashified a.k.a. Curiomatic:    / curiomatic