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Zygarde 50% Forme has a serpent-like body with a green and black pattern on it. There are black frills on the back of its head like a frilled lizard. Its eyes comprise four green hexagons like the compound eyes of of an insect. More green hexagons are on the front and back of its frills. | Zygarde 50% Forme has a serpent-like body with a green and black pattern on it. There are black frills on the back of its head like a frilled lizard. Its eyes comprise four green hexagons like the compound eyes of of an insect. More green hexagons are on the front and back of its frills. The hexagons on its eyes and frills can glow. Its tail is flat and is black on top and green on the bottom. Its tail ends with five separate green tendrils. It is said to monitor the ecosystem, and if the ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its power. | ||
Zygarde Complete Forme is said to exceed both {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} in power, possessing 100% of its total cells. Zygarde only enters Complete Forme when the Zygarde Core believes it is outmatched. | Zygarde Complete Forme has a large, humanoid body with a long tail similar to its 50% Forme's body. It has two similar appendages protruding from each of its shoulders. On each of these appendages is a hexagon and an undulating pattern; on its right side, these are colored blue, and on its left side they are colored red. It has multiple white protrusions on its body: three on each hand, one on each knee, and one and the front of its feet. Above its lower abdomen is a large, round section which is either its chest or its head. Upon this, there is a zig-zagging pattern which fades from blue to white to red. Above this pattern are two green marks. Above this round section is a protrusion shaped like a crown, with three white hexagonal shapes above four horizontal ones, the uppermost white one having a thin diamond shape through it. Directly above this shape is a final green hexagon. These hexagons appear similar to jewels within the "crown". Surrounding this is are triangular protrusions connected by another upside-down triangle which is jagged at the top. Zygarde Complete Forme is said to exceed both {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} in power, possessing 100% of its total cells. Zygarde only enters Complete Forme when the Zygarde Core believes it is outmatched. | ||
Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of its total cells, has razor-sharp teeth, and can reach speeds up to {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}. | Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of its total cells, has razor-sharp teeth, and can reach speeds up to {{tt|60 mph|100 km/h}}. | ||
Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. There are two Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. | Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. There are two Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. This hexagon is visible on the neck of | ||
Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde. They are unable to think and incapable of using [[move]]s. | Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde. They are unable to think and incapable of using [[move]]s. | ||
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Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from | Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from the sea serpent {{wp|Jörmungandr}} and the dragon {{wp|Níðhöggr}}. According to the {{wp|Prose Edda}}, Jörmungandr is a child of {{wp|Loki}} who was tossed into the great ocean that encircles {{wp|Midgard}} by {{wp|Odin}}. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. As a result, he received the name of the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent. When Jörmungandr lets go of his tail, the world will end. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the dragon from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resided at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnawed at its roots. Níðhöggr is identified as both a dragon and a serpent in the {{wp|Skáldskaparmál}} section of the {{wp|Prose Edda}}. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to {{wp|ribose}} and {{wp|deoxyribose}} molecules. Its tail's shape is possibly based on {{wp|base pair}} {{wp|codons}}, the essential building blocks of the {{wp|DNA}} {{wp|double helix}}. | ||
Its 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a | Its 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}, one of the children of Loki. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf which was foretold to bring the gods great trouble and harm. Because of this, the gods prepared three {{wp|Legcuffs|fetters}} to bind him. Only the last of the shackles, {{wp|Gleipnir}}, a ribbon-like binding created by dwarfs, could hold him. The green scarf-like object around 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until {{wp|Ragnarök}}. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the right hand of {{wp|Týr}}, who courageously placed it in the wolf's jaws in a false pledge of good faith. This form could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. 10% Forme's appearance resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}. | ||
Its Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of | Its Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of Loki. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of the balance between life and death. Given that both Fenrir and Jörmungandr were fated to die fighting against the gods during Ragnarok, it is possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself, who also fights a god during Ragnarok and is killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the {{wp|flag of France}}. The red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas, as this forme exceeds both of their powers. | ||
Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically the planaria. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent | Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically those in the genus {{wp|planaria}}. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent a cell's membranes. | ||
The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Forme mirrors how powerful their counterpart is | The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Forme mirrors how powerful their counterpart is: Fenrir and Jörmungandr being below gods, and Hel or Loki being on equal-footing with the gods. | ||
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Zygarde (Japanese: ジガルデ Zygarde) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Legendary Pokémon.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it has five forms.
- Zygarde 50% Forme is the form found in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, and is Dragon/Ground.
- Zygarde Complete Forme is Dragon/Ground.
- Zygarde 10% Forme is Dragon/Ground.
- Zygarde Core
- Zygarde Cell
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Its four alternate forms were announced in the October 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine.
Biology
Zygarde 50% Forme has a serpent-like body with a green and black pattern on it. There are black frills on the back of its head like a frilled lizard. Its eyes comprise four green hexagons like the compound eyes of of an insect. More green hexagons are on the front and back of its frills. The hexagons on its eyes and frills can glow. Its tail is flat and is black on top and green on the bottom. Its tail ends with five separate green tendrils. It is said to monitor the ecosystem, and if the ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its power.
Zygarde Complete Forme has a large, humanoid body with a long tail similar to its 50% Forme's body. It has two similar appendages protruding from each of its shoulders. On each of these appendages is a hexagon and an undulating pattern; on its right side, these are colored blue, and on its left side they are colored red. It has multiple white protrusions on its body: three on each hand, one on each knee, and one and the front of its feet. Above its lower abdomen is a large, round section which is either its chest or its head. Upon this, there is a zig-zagging pattern which fades from blue to white to red. Above this pattern are two green marks. Above this round section is a protrusion shaped like a crown, with three white hexagonal shapes above four horizontal ones, the uppermost white one having a thin diamond shape through it. Directly above this shape is a final green hexagon. These hexagons appear similar to jewels within the "crown". Surrounding this is are triangular protrusions connected by another upside-down triangle which is jagged at the top. Zygarde Complete Forme is said to exceed both Xerneas and Yveltal in power, possessing 100% of its total cells. Zygarde only enters Complete Forme when the Zygarde Core believes it is outmatched.
Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of its total cells, has razor-sharp teeth, and can reach speeds up to 60 mph.
Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. There are two Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. This hexagon is visible on the neck of
Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde. They are unable to think and incapable of using moves.
Zygarde is the only known Pokémon that can learn Land's Wrath.
In the anime
Major appearances
Zygarde Cell and Core made their anime debuts in SS035.
Zygarde Cell, Core, 10% and 50% Forme all made their main series debut in XY093. A Zygarde Core is currently travelling with Ash and his friends and was nicknamed Puni-chan by Bonnie.
Zygarde Complete Forme will make its anime debut in XY097.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Zygarde was first alluded in the X & Y arc, by Blue when he notes if the power of "Z" could stop Xerneas and Yveltal. It was later silhouetted in it's 50% Forme and mentioned by name by Diantha when she and Blue were conversing on the crisis happening in Kalos. Diantha plans on seeking out Zygarde, with the help of Korrina and Gurkinn, which Blue agrees to help.
In the TCG
Zygarde has not yet been featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Game data
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In events
Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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XY & Z Zygarde | Japanese region | Online | 100 | November 12, 2015 to January 12, 2016 |
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HP: 108
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168 - 215 | 326 - 420 | |
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113 - 190 | 222 - 375 | |
81
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77 - 146 | 150 - 287 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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Trivia
- Zygarde is currently the last Pokémon in alphabetical order.
- Zygarde 50% Forme has the highest base Defense of all non-Mega Evolved Dragon-type Pokémon.
Origin
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from the sea serpent Jörmungandr and the dragon Níðhöggr. According to the Prose Edda, Jörmungandr is a child of Loki who was tossed into the great ocean that encircles Midgard by Odin. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. As a result, he received the name of the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent. When Jörmungandr lets go of his tail, the world will end. Níðhöggr is the dragon from the Poetic Edda which resided at the bottom of the world tree Yggdrasill and gnawed at its roots. Níðhöggr is identified as both a dragon and a serpent in the Skáldskaparmál section of the Prose Edda. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to ribose and deoxyribose molecules. Its tail's shape is possibly based on base pair codons, the essential building blocks of the DNA double helix.
Its 10% Forme appears to be based on Fenrir, one of the children of Loki. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf which was foretold to bring the gods great trouble and harm. Because of this, the gods prepared three fetters to bind him. Only the last of the shackles, Gleipnir, a ribbon-like binding created by dwarfs, could hold him. The green scarf-like object around 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until Ragnarök. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the right hand of Týr, who courageously placed it in the wolf's jaws in a false pledge of good faith. This form could also be based on Garmr, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. 10% Forme's appearance resembles a Doberman Pinscher.
Its Complete Forme is possibly based on Hel, the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of Loki. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of the balance between life and death. Given that both Fenrir and Jörmungandr were fated to die fighting against the gods during Ragnarok, it is possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself, who also fights a god during Ragnarok and is killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the flag of France. The red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas, as this forme exceeds both of their powers.
Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to flatworms, specifically those in the genus planaria. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the Tsuchinoko. The hexagons on them could represent a cell's membranes.
The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Forme mirrors how powerful their counterpart is: Fenrir and Jörmungandr being below gods, and Hel or Loki being on equal-footing with the gods.
Name origin
Zygarde comes from the letter Z. It may be derived from ζυγωτός zygōtos (Greek for joined), zygote, and garde (French for guard), and zygōtos and midgard (Old Norse: Miðgarðr).
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