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'''Zygarde''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジガルデ''' ''Zygarde'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ground}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | '''Zygarde''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ジガルデ''' ''Zygarde'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Ground}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | ||
While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it has [[List of Pokémon with form differences| | While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it has the following three [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Formes]], which all retain Zygarde's Dragon/Ground typing: | ||
* '''Zygarde 50% Forme''' | * '''Zygarde 10% Forme''', which resembles a dog. | ||
* '''Zygarde Complete Forme''' is | * '''Zygarde 50% Forme''', the Forme found in {{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, which resembles a snake. | ||
* '''Zygarde Complete Forme''', which is humanoid. | |||
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. | Along with these Formes are two basic components of Zygarde; '''Zygarde Cores''', which act as the brains of Zygarde; and '''Zygarde Cells''', which cannot think and comprise Zygarde's Formes. | ||
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Zygarde Cell, Zygarde Core, Zygarde 10% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme were announced in the October 2015 issue of [[CoroCoro]] magazine. | |||
==Biology== | ==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. | 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 Zygarde 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 marks above four horizontal ones, the uppermost white one having a very thin diamond shape through it. Directly above this mark 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 | Zygarde 10% Forme has a relatively small, mostly black canine body with a green "scarf" that continues beyond the neck. Its muzzle is black at the top and green elsewhere. Its eyes are white hexagons with a black outline and no discernable pupils; directly above the eyes are two small green hexagons which resemble eyebrows. On its forehead is a very thin, white ellipse. Its "scarf" is entirely green with a small red hexagon connected to the bottom. On each of its legs are hexagonal protrusions, all the same color black as the legs themselves. On the front two legs, there are two. On the back legs are three protrusions, and on the left leg is a particularly long one made up of two hexagons. On each of its hind legs is another hexagonal shape, with a noticeable gap before a small square protrusion above it. Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of Zygarde's total cells. It 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 | Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde, and has a small and leafy-green gelatinous body comprised of a large, round head, a moderately-sized body, and a thin, hook-shaped bottom section which may be a tail. Its head is rounded except for a protruding, beak-shaped area at the bottom front which may be a nose or a mouth. Within its head is a single, oval eye which has a smaller black, oval pupil within it. Beside this eye is another white, semi-elliptic shape which may be a second eye. Within its midsection is a nearly regular hexagon. There are two Zygarde Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. Zygarde Cores get their energy through {{wp|photosynthesis}}. | ||
Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde. | Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde, and appears very similar to the Zygarde Core. Unlike the Core, it is flat, has a green pupil, and has a darker green, more elongated hexagon within its midsection. Unlike the Cores' hook-like bottom section, the Cells have a long and more noticeably tail-like back-end. Zygarde Cells are unable to think and incapable of using [[move]]s. | ||
Zygarde is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Land's Wrath}}. | Zygarde is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Land's Wrath}}. | ||
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===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Zygarde | ===={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Zygarde}}==== | ||
=====[[Puni-chan]]===== | |||
Zygarde is a major target of [[Team Flare]] in the anime. Zygarde Cells and one of its Cores made their anime debuts in [[SS035]]. Thanks to the help of [[Mairin]]'s Chespin, Chespie, the Core managed to escape [[Lysandre Labs]], and came across {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in [[XY093]]. {{an|Bonnie}} was immediately taken with the unidentified Pokémon, and was nicknamed ''[[Puni-chan]]'' by {{an|Bonnie}}. It currently travels in Bonnie's bag, alongside {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. | |||
Puni-chan later transformed into 10% Forme after being separated from Bonnie and the others to defend itself against [[Bryony]] and her subordinates. | |||
Zygarde | ====={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Z-2}}===== | ||
A Zygarde known by the code name '''Z-2''' by Team Flare appeared as a 50% Forme Zygarde in [[XY093]]. It managed to escape Team Flare by using {{m|Land's Wrath}}. <!--It will reappear as a blue Zygarde core in a future episode.--> | |||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
Zygarde Cells made their main series debut in [[XY093]]. | |||
Zygarde Complete Forme will make its anime debut in [[XY097]] in a dream. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===In the Pokémon | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Zygarde was first alluded in the {{chap|X & Y}}, by {{adv|Blue}} when he notes if the power of "Z" could stop {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|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. | Zygarde was first alluded in the {{chap|X & Y}}, by {{adv|Blue}} when he notes if the power of "Z" could stop {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|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. | ||
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* Zygarde is currently the [[List of Pokémon by name|last Pokémon in alphabetical order]]. | * Zygarde is currently the [[List of Pokémon by name|last Pokémon in alphabetical order]]. | ||
* Zygarde 50% Forme has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. | * Zygarde 50% Forme has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. | ||
* The red hexagon within Zygarde Core appears underneath Zygarde 10% Forme's "scarf" and on the wing-like appendages of Zygarde Complete Forme, but is noticeably absent from Zygarde 50% Forme's body, which is entirely green, black, and white. | |||
===Origin=== | ===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 {{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 | 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 the World Serpent. When Jörmungandr lets go of his tail, the world will end. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the dragon from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resides at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnaws 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}}. | ||
Zygarde 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 Zygarde 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until {{wp|Ragnarök}}. Zygarde 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 Fenrir's jaws at his request, a false pledge of good faith meant to trick Fenrir. This Forme could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Zygarde 10% Forme's appearance resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}. | |||
Zygarde 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. The uppermost section on Zygarde Complete Forme resembles a crown with jewels embedded within it, which may be a reference to Hel's title of Queen Hel in {{wp|Bartholomeus saga postola}}. It is also possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself. Loki, like Fenrir and Jörmungandr, fights a god during Ragnarok and is ultimately killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world {{wp|flag of France}}, the country which inspired the [[region]] of [[Kalos]]. The red and blue markings on either side of Zygarde Complete Forme 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 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. | 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. |
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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 the following three Formes, which all retain Zygarde's Dragon/Ground typing:
- Zygarde 10% Forme, which resembles a dog.
- Zygarde 50% Forme, the Forme found in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, which resembles a snake.
- Zygarde Complete Forme, which is humanoid.
Along with these Formes are two basic components of Zygarde; Zygarde Cores, which act as the brains of Zygarde; and Zygarde Cells, which cannot think and comprise Zygarde's Formes.
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Zygarde Cell, Zygarde Core, Zygarde 10% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme 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 Zygarde 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 marks above four horizontal ones, the uppermost white one having a very thin diamond shape through it. Directly above this mark 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 has a relatively small, mostly black canine body with a green "scarf" that continues beyond the neck. Its muzzle is black at the top and green elsewhere. Its eyes are white hexagons with a black outline and no discernable pupils; directly above the eyes are two small green hexagons which resemble eyebrows. On its forehead is a very thin, white ellipse. Its "scarf" is entirely green with a small red hexagon connected to the bottom. On each of its legs are hexagonal protrusions, all the same color black as the legs themselves. On the front two legs, there are two. On the back legs are three protrusions, and on the left leg is a particularly long one made up of two hexagons. On each of its hind legs is another hexagonal shape, with a noticeable gap before a small square protrusion above it. Zygarde 10% Forme possesses 10% of Zygarde's total cells. It has razor-sharp teeth and can reach speeds up to 60 mph.
Zygarde Core is a part of the mind of Zygarde, and has a small and leafy-green gelatinous body comprised of a large, round head, a moderately-sized body, and a thin, hook-shaped bottom section which may be a tail. Its head is rounded except for a protruding, beak-shaped area at the bottom front which may be a nose or a mouth. Within its head is a single, oval eye which has a smaller black, oval pupil within it. Beside this eye is another white, semi-elliptic shape which may be a second eye. Within its midsection is a nearly regular hexagon. There are two Zygarde Cores, one composed of a red hexagon and one composed of a blue hexagon. They are self-aware and can communicate via telepathy, monitoring the ecosystem around them. Zygarde Cores get their energy through photosynthesis.
Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde, and appears very similar to the Zygarde Core. Unlike the Core, it is flat, has a green pupil, and has a darker green, more elongated hexagon within its midsection. Unlike the Cores' hook-like bottom section, the Cells have a long and more noticeably tail-like back-end. Zygarde Cells 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
Puni-chan
Zygarde is a major target of Team Flare in the anime. Zygarde Cells and one of its Cores made their anime debuts in SS035. Thanks to the help of Mairin's Chespin, Chespie, the Core managed to escape Lysandre Labs, and came across Ash and his friends in XY093. Bonnie was immediately taken with the unidentified Pokémon, and was nicknamed Puni-chan by Bonnie. It currently travels in Bonnie's bag, alongside Dedenne.
Puni-chan later transformed into 10% Forme after being separated from Bonnie and the others to defend itself against Bryony and her subordinates.
Z-2
A Zygarde known by the code name Z-2 by Team Flare appeared as a 50% Forme Zygarde in XY093. It managed to escape Team Flare by using Land's Wrath.
Minor appearances
Zygarde Cells made their main series debut in XY093.
Zygarde Complete Forme will make its anime debut in XY097 in a dream.
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.
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XY & Z Zygarde | Japanese region | Online | 100 | November 12, 2015 to January 12, 2016 |
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- 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.
- The red hexagon within Zygarde Core appears underneath Zygarde 10% Forme's "scarf" and on the wing-like appendages of Zygarde Complete Forme, but is noticeably absent from Zygarde 50% Forme's body, which is entirely green, black, and white.
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 the World Serpent. When Jörmungandr lets go of his tail, the world will end. Níðhöggr is the dragon from the Poetic Edda which resides at the bottom of the world tree Yggdrasill and gnaws 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.
Zygarde 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 Zygarde 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until Ragnarök. Zygarde 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 Fenrir's jaws at his request, a false pledge of good faith meant to trick Fenrir. This Forme could also be based on Garmr, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Zygarde 10% Forme's appearance resembles a Doberman Pinscher.
Zygarde 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. The uppermost section on Zygarde Complete Forme resembles a crown with jewels embedded within it, which may be a reference to Hel's title of Queen Hel in Bartholomeus saga postola. It is also possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself. Loki, like Fenrir and Jörmungandr, fights a god during Ragnarok and is ultimately killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world flag of France, the country which inspired the region of Kalos. The red and blue markings on either side of Zygarde Complete Forme 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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