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 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from both the {{wp|Níðhöggr}} and the sea serpent {{wp|Jörmungandr}} (also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent). According to the {{wp|Prose Edda}}, Jörmungandr is punished by Odin by tossing it into the great ocean that encircles {{wp|Midgard}}. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the serpent from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resided at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnawed at its roots. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to {{wp|ribose}} and {{wp|deoxyribose}} molecules. Its tail is possibly based in shape on {{wp|base pair}} {{wp|codons}}, the essential building blocks of the {{wp|DNA}} {{wp|double helix}}.
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from both the {{wp|Níðhöggr}} and the sea serpent {{wp|Jörmungandr}} (also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent). According to the {{wp|Prose Edda}}, Jörmungandr is punished by Odin by tossing it into the great ocean that encircles {{wp|Midgard}}. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the serpent from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resided at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnawed at its roots. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to {{wp|ribose}} and {{wp|deoxyribose}} molecules. Its tail is possibly based in shape on {{wp|base pair}} {{wp|codons}}, the essential building blocks of the {{wp|DNA}} {{wp|double helix}}.
Its 10% Forme is based on {{wp|Fenrir}}.
Its 10% Forme is based on Fenrir. Fenrir is a giant wolf forever growing, he was invited to stay in Asgard and was chained multiple times, but broke the shackles with ease. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth is based from Fenrir biting off the hand of Tyr and his strength. The green scarf-like object around its neck could be based on Gleipnir the rope that was able to bound Fenrir until Ragnarok. It could also be based from Garmr, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Appearance-wise 10% Forme is resembles a doberman.
Its Complete Forme is based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}.
Its Complete Forme is based on Hel. Hel is the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being. The colors on Complete Forme's chest matches the colors of the french flag. the red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas as this form exceeds both of their powers. Appearance-wise Complete Forme resembles a tyrant showing how powerful it its.
Jörmungandr, Fenrir, and Hel are all children of the Norse god {{wp|Loki}}.
Core Zygarde and Cell Zygarde are based on cells. Both look similar to flatworms, specifically the planaria. Their appearance makes them looks similar to the Tsuchinoko having a wide body. The hexagons on them could represent the cell membranes of cells.
Jörmungandr, Fenrir, and Hel are all children of the Norse god Loki. The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50% and Complete Forme mirrors on how powerful their counterpart is with Fenrir being weakened by the gods to Hel being the ruler of Helheim.
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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. These hexagons glow in certain patterns like a computer processing information. 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 is the only known Pokémon that can learn Land's Wrath.
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.
Zygarde Cells make up Zygarde. They are unable to think and incapable of using moves.
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.
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from both the Níðhöggr and the sea serpent Jörmungandr (also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent). According to the Prose Edda, Jörmungandr is punished by Odin by tossing it into the great ocean that encircles Midgard. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. Níðhöggr is the serpent from the Poetic Edda which resided at the bottom of the world tree Yggdrasill and gnawed at its roots. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to ribose and deoxyribose molecules. Its tail is possibly based in shape on base paircodons, the essential building blocks of the DNAdouble helix.
Its 10% Forme is based on Fenrir. Fenrir is a giant wolf forever growing, he was invited to stay in Asgard and was chained multiple times, but broke the shackles with ease. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth is based from Fenrir biting off the hand of Tyr and his strength. The green scarf-like object around its neck could be based on Gleipnir the rope that was able to bound Fenrir until Ragnarok. It could also be based from Garmr, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Appearance-wise 10% Forme is resembles a doberman.
Its Complete Forme is based on Hel. Hel is the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being. The colors on Complete Forme's chest matches the colors of the french flag. the red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas as this form exceeds both of their powers. Appearance-wise Complete Forme resembles a tyrant showing how powerful it its.
Core Zygarde and Cell Zygarde are based on cells. Both look similar to flatworms, specifically the planaria. Their appearance makes them looks similar to the Tsuchinoko having a wide body. The hexagons on them could represent the cell membranes of cells.
Jörmungandr, Fenrir, and Hel are all children of the Norse god Loki. The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50% and Complete Forme mirrors on how powerful their counterpart is with Fenrir being weakened by the gods to Hel being the ruler of Helheim.
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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For other sprites and images, please see Zygarde images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
