Zygarde
Zygarde is a Dragon/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Zygarde is a snake-like legendary Pokémon. Its ability Aura Break
counters the effects of the abilities of Xerneas and Yveltal.
It was later revealed that Zygarde as seen in Pokémon X & Y is in fact an alternate Forme. Zygarde has three usable Formes, as well as two components
:
- Zygarde Cell are single cells that make up Zygarde. They cannot use any moves.
- Zygarde Core is part of Zygarde's brain, and they are known to take action when the ecosystem changes.
- Zygarde 10% Forme occurs when Zygarde Core gathers 10% of the Cells nearby. It has the appearance of a dog.
- Zygarde 50% Forme occurs when Zygarde Core gathers 50% of the Cells nearby. This is the standard form.
- Zygarde Complete Forme is the
perfect form
, which is more powerful than Xerneas and Yveltal. Zygarde takes this form when the ecosystem is under threat.
Pokédex data
National № | 0718 |
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Type | Dragon Ground |
Species | Order Pokémon |
Height | 5.0 m (16′05″) |
Weight | 305.0 kg (672.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Aura Break 2. Power Construct |
Local № | 0150 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0205 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0263 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 270 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 108 | 326 | 420 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 121 | 222 | 375 | |
Sp. Atk | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0718 |
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Type | Dragon Ground |
Species | Order Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 33.5 kg (73.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Aura Break 2. Power Construct |
Local № | 0150 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0205 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0263 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
---|---|
Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 219 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 54 | 218 | 312 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 71 | 132 | 265 | |
Sp. Atk | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Total | 486 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0718 |
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Type | Dragon Ground |
Species | Order Pokémon |
Height | 4.5 m (14′09″) |
Weight | 610.0 kg (1344.8 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Power Construct |
Local № | 0150 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0205 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0263 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
---|---|
Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 319 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
---|---|
Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 216 | 542 | 636 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 121 | 222 | 375 | |
Sp. Atk | 91 | 168 | 309 | |
Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Total | 708 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Zygarde does not evolve.
Zygarde changes
- In Generation 6, Zygarde (50% Forme) does not have the Power Construct ability.
Pokédex entries
50% Forme
X Omega Ruby |
When the Kalos region’s ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power. |
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Y Alpha Sapphire |
It’s hypothesized that it’s monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives. |
Sun | This is Zygarde’s form when it has gathered 50% of its cells. It wipes out all those who oppose it, showing not a shred of mercy. |
Moon | It’s thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it. |
Ultra Sun | This is Zygarde’s form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem. |
Ultra Moon | Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem. |
10% Forme
Sun | Its sharp fangs make short work of finishing off its enemies, but it’s unable to maintain this body indefinitely. After a period of time, it falls apart. |
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Moon | This is Zygarde’s form when about 10% of its cells have been gathered. It runs across the land at speeds greater than 60 mph. |
Ultra Sun | This is Zygarde when about 10% of its pieces have been assembled. It leaps at its opponent’s chest and sinks its sharp fangs into them. |
Ultra Moon | Born when around 10% of Zygarde’s cells have been gathered from all over, this form is skilled in close-range combat. |
Complete Forme
Sun | This is Zygarde’s form at times when it uses its overwhelming power to suppress those who endanger the ecosystem. |
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Moon | This is Zygarde’s 100% form. It has enough power to overwhelm even Xerneas or Yveltal. |
Ultra Sun | This is Zygarde’s perfected form. From the orifice on its chest, it radiates high-powered energy that eliminates everything. |
Ultra Moon | Born when all of Zygarde’s cells have been gathered together, it uses force to neutralize those who harm the ecosystem. |
Moves learned by Zygarde
Moves learnt by level up
Zygarde learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Core Enforcer | Dragon | 100 | 100 | |
1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Thousand Arrows | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Thousand Waves | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
8 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
16 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
24 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
48 | Land's Wrath | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
56 | Glare | Normal | — | 100 | |
64 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
72 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
80 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
88 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Zygarde does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Zygarde can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Zygarde is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
99 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Zygarde is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Zygarde learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Glare | Normal | — | 100 | |
5 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
10 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
18 | Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
26 | Land's Wrath | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
35 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
44 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
51 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
55 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
59 | Camouflage | Normal | — | — | |
63 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
72 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
80 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Zygarde does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Zygarde can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Block | Normal | — | — | |
Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Zygarde is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Special moves
Zygarde can know these moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via events and other sources:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Details |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Enforcer | Dragon | 100 | 100 | From Zygarde Cube | |
Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | From Zygarde Cube | |
Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | From Zygarde Cube | |
Thousand Arrows | Ground | 90 | 100 | From Zygarde Cube | |
Thousand Waves | Ground | 90 | 100 | From Zygarde Cube |
Transfer-only moves
Zygarde can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Zygarde sprites
Where to find Zygarde
X Y |
Terminus Cave |
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Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 16 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Zygarde questions
- What is a good moveset for Zygarde?
- Does his answer change based on how much /if you tip?
- Are there any Abilities that Core Enforcer can't "erase"?
- If you disassemble and then reassemble a shiny Zygarde, will it stay shiny?
- Will this method for shiny Power Construct Zygarde work?
- Does Synchronize affect assembled Zygarde?
- What is the term used for the group of Zygarde/Yveltal/Xerneas?
- Can you disassemble other people's Zygarde?
- What happens if I trade zygarde?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Zygarde |
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Japanese | ジガルデ (Zygarde) |
German | Zygarde |
French | Zygarde |
Italian | Zygarde |
Spanish | Zygarde |
Korean | 지가르데 (jigareude) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 基格尔德 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 基格爾德 |
English |
Order Pokémon |
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Japanese | ちつじょポケモン |
German | Ordnungs-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Équilibre |
Italian | Pokémon Equilibrio |
Spanish | Pokémon Equilibrio |
Korean | 질서포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 秩序宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 秩序寶可夢 |
Name origin
- Z
- letter representing third coordinate axis
- garde
- French for ‘guard’ or ’protect’