Zygarde (Japanese: ジガルデ Zygarde) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zygarde has three forms: Zygarde 10% Forme, Zygarde 50% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme.
Additionally, there are two basic components of Zygarde: Zygarde Cores, which act as the brains of Zygarde, and Zygarde Cells, which compose Zygarde's forms and are non-sentient. Neither Zygarde Cores nor Zygarde Cells can use moves or are useful in battles by themselves. They are stored inside the Zygarde Cube.
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. The Zygarde Cells, Zygarde Cores, Zygarde 10% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme were revealed in the October 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine and later introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Prior to their appearance in Sun and Moon, Zygarde's other forms played an important role in the anime's XY&Z arc.
Zygarde, Xerneas, and Yveltal are often collectively referred to as the Aura trio by fans.
Biology
Zygarde is a Pokémon whose form depends on the percentage of its Cores and Cells gathered together. The Zygarde Cores are the brain of the Zygarde, and a Zygarde may contain one or five Cores. A Zygarde Core is a small, green Pokémon with a gelatinous body. It has a large, round head with a beak-shaped protrusion on the front, a thin, hook-shaped tail, and a red hexagon suspended in its body. Within its head is a single eye with a black pupil; beside this eye is another white oval that may be a second eye. Zygarde Cells make up every other part of Zygarde and appear nearly identical to the Zygarde Core. Unlike the Core, it has a flat body and head. It has a green pupil, a simpler, unhooked tail, and has a darker green, more elongated hexagon within its midsection.
Zygarde 10% Forme has a relatively small canine body. It is primarily black with a green collar and a leash-like extension on its neck. Additional green markings include: two hexagon markings on its chest, a small hexagon over each eye, the area around its mouth, and its front left paw. There is an elongated, red hexagon marking attached to the collar marking. Its eyes are white hexagons with no discernible pupils and there is a thin, white line on its forehead. On each of its legs are hexagonal extensions: two on the back of each elbow, one behind each knee, and two on each hip. One of the hip extensions is longer than the other on each hip. Zygarde 10% Forme also has razor-sharp teeth.
Zygarde 50% Forme has a serpentine body with green and black markings. Most of its back, head, and neck are black, while the underbelly and the tip of its tail are green. Its eyes are made of four green hexagons, similar to an insect with compound eyes, and there is a thin, white line down the center of its face. Across the back of its neck is a large frill made of five long, flat protrusions that each have two small, green hexagons on them. There are three short tendrils on either side of its chest; they are black on the right and green on the left. Its tail also ends in five tendrils. It has many small, green hexagon markings on its body capable of glowing.
Zygarde Complete Forme has a large, humanoid body with a long tail similar to Zygarde 50% Forme's body. There are several flat protrusions around its head and triangular protrusions around its neck. These protrusions create a crown-shape. On its face are three white hexagonal marks: one in the middle of its forehead with a line through it and two that act as eyes. There are an additional five green hexagons on its face: four along the bottom and one in the middle of a short protrusion on top. Each shoulder has two serpentine wings protruding from it. The wings all have an undulating pattern and a hexagon near the tip: blue on the right side and red on the left. There are multiple white protrusions on its body: three on each hand acting as claws, one on each knee, and one and the front of each foot. Additionally, there are green hexagons surrounding its wrists and two under the white protrusions on its knees and feet. Its abdomen has a vertical, hexagonal pattern with a thin, white line on either side. Across its chest is a thin, zigzagging opening that fades between five colors: red, orange, white, cyan, and blue. The chest can open, revealing five cores of each color. Above this opening are two large green, hexagonal marks.
Zygarde Cells tend to be scattered around the region while the Core remains in watch, usually living in caves. Zygarde's Cores and Cells do not have the power to battle alone and can only fight when combined to form Zygarde. The Cores have their own will and are sometimes able to act on their own, while the Cells form the rest of Zygarde's body and are only able to act on the Core's orders.[1]As seen in the anime, Zygarde Cores are capable of absorbing sunlight to regain their strength, can speak telepathically, and use the Cells to observe the ecosystem.
10% Zygarde is created when a Zygarde Core combines with only 10% of the total Zygarde Cells. 10% Zygarde Forme is skilled at close range combat. It is also capable of running at speeds greater than 60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour). A single Core acts as the brain for the 10% form. This allows it to take action separately from Zygarde's 50% Forme, which comprises its main body, for a short time before separating.[2]
The 50% Forme of Zygarde is formed from half of its Cores and Cells reuniting. Zygarde is thought to monitor those who destroy the ecosystem from deep within its cave. This form of Zygarde is known to be both ruthless and mercilessly destroying anyone who stand it its way. Should the region's ecosystem fall into disarray, it will appear and reveal its power. This power is Zygarde changing into the powerful Complete Forme. As seen in the anime, Zygarde can summon and control massive roots, which it can use to attack and cover areas.
The Complete Forme of Zygarde is formed when all 100% of its Cells And Cores come together. Zygarde Complete Forme contains separate Cores for each of its wings and its tail. In this case, each Core can make decisions and act independently of the others.[3] Possessing all of its total cells, Zygarde Complete Forme is said to exceed both Xerneas and Yveltal in power. The opening on its chest can radiate enough energy to destroy anything around it. This form only appears to neutralize threats to the ecosystems or should anything happen to its other two counterparts.
Zygarde is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves Land's Wrath, Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, and Core Enforcer.
Forms
Zygarde has three forms: Zygarde 10% Forme, Zygarde 50% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme.
In the anime
Main series
Zygarde 50% Forme in the
animeMajor appearances
Zygarde is a major target of Team Flare in the anime. Zygarde Cells and one of its Cores debuted in Mega Evolution Special IV. With the help of Mairin's Chespin, Chespie, this Core managed to escape Lysandre Labs, and it subsequently came across Ash and his friends in From A to Z!. Bonnie was immediately taken with it and nicknamed it "Squishy". It traveled in Bonnie's bag alongside Dedenne. Squishy later transformed into its 10% and 50% Formes to defend itself against Bryony and her subordinates, thus marking the debut of both forms. In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, when Alva used his laser weapon onto the Azoth Kingdom, it transformed into its Complete Forme to protect the kingdom, thus marking the form's debut.
Squishy is known by the code name Z1 by Team Flare.
A Zygarde known by the code name Z2 by Team Flare appeared as a 50% Forme Zygarde in From A to Z!. It managed to escape Team Flare by using Land's Wrath. It appeared as a Zygarde Core during Meeting at Terminus Cave!, being contacted by Squishy.
Unlike Squishy's red core, Z2 has a blue core.
Other
A Zygarde appeared in The Legend of X, Y, and Z! during a flashback, where it was seen in its 50% Forme. In the flashback, it destroyed the kingdom ruled by Veofum with Land's Wrath.
Minor appearances
Zygarde's Complete Forme's first appearance in the anime was in Dream a Little Dream from Me!, where it appeared in a dream.
A Zygarde appeared in its 50% Forme in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Zygarde Cells in the anime
Zygarde Core in the anime
Zygarde 10% Forme in the anime
Zygarde Complete Forme in the anime
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Generations
A Complete Forme Zygarde appeared in The Adventure, where Red and his Pikachu encountered it at the end of Terminus Cave.
GOTCHA!
A Zygarde briefly appeared in both its 10% and 50% Formes as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Zygarde (Adventures)
Zygarde debuted in Hawlucha Attacks. It first appeared in Anistar City, where it was caught by Essentia. It was later used by her against Team Flare's enemies at Pokémon Village. Eventually, she started to rebel, prompting Lysandre to take direct control of Zygarde. When Xerneas and Yveltal reverted to their dormant forms, Zygarde lost the need to keep itself active and disintegrated.
Zygarde also played a notable role in the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon chapter. Having been sent to Alola to find it, Dexio and Sina hired Sun to gather the Zygarde Cells and Cores scattered around Alola. During the climax of the chapter, Zygarde used the Reassembly Unit on Route 16 to transform into its Complete Forme, before joining the battle against Necrozma at Mount Lanakila.
Zygarde Cell in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde Core in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde 10% Forme in Pokémon Adventures
Zygarde Complete Forme in Pokémon Adventures
In the TCG
- Main article: Zygarde (TCG)
Other appearances
Zygarde's 50% Forme and Complete Forme appear as Spirits.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kalos
Mountain #150
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Hoenn
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| X
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When the Kalos region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
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| Y
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It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.
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| Omega Ruby
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When the Kalos region's ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
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It's hypothesized that it's monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.
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Alola
SM: #205
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Alola
USUM: #263
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Kanto
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| Sun
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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.
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| Moon
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It's thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it.
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This is Zygarde's form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.
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| Ultra Moon
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Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.
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| 10% Forme
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| Sun
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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
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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.
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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.
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| Ultra Moon
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Born when around 10% of Zygarde's cells have been gathered from all over, this form is skilled in close-range combat.
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| Complete Forme
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This is Zygarde's form at times when it uses its overwhelming power to suppress those who endanger the ecosystem.
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This is Zygarde's 100% form. It has enough power to overwhelm even Xerneas or Yveltal.
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This is Zygarde's perfected form. From the orifice on its chest, it radiates high-powered energy that eliminates everything.
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Born when all of Zygarde's cells have been gathered together, it uses force to neutralize those who harm the ecosystem.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
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Distribution period
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XY&Z Zygarde
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Japanese region
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Online
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100
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November 12, 2015 to January 12, 2016
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| ORAS
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XY&Z Zygarde
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All
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South Korea
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100
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March 19 to 20, 2016
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XY&Z Zygarde
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Korean region
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Online
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100
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April 20 to June 30, 2016
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Descartes Zygarde
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PAL region
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Online
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100
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April 29 to May 26, 2016
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Pokémon the Series: XYZ Zygarde
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American region
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Online
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100
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April 30 to May 8, 2016
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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June 1 to 22, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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June 1 to 22, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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June 1 to 22, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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June 1 to 22, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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American region
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Online
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60
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June 1 to September 27, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Shiny Zygarde
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American region
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Online
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100
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June 1 to September 27, 2018
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Pokémon Generations Zygarde
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Korean region
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70
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June 20 to July 31, 2018
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
50% Forme
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At Lv. 100
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108
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168 - 215
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326 - 420
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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121
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113 - 190
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222 - 375
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 600
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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10% Forme
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54
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114 - 161
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218 - 312
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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Total: 486
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- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Complete Forme
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Range
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216
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276 - 323
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542 - 636
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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121
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113 - 190
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222 - 375
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 708
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- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Zygarde is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zygarde
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zygarde
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zygarde
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zygarde
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zygarde in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zygarde in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zygarde
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zygarde
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zygarde
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- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zygarde
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Zygarde
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data
50% Forme
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.63 seconds
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Base HP: 61
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Base Defense: 61
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Defense: 55
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Base Speed: 70
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Complete Forme
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 75
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Base Speed: 60
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Form data
Zygarde has three forms: 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme. Zygarde Cells and Zygarde Cores also appear in the story of the Generation VII games, but they are not catchable Pokémon or registered in the Pokédex; they make up Zygarde's forms and are not forms themselves.
In Generation VI, Zygarde's only form was 50% Forme (unnamed at the time).
Since Generation VII, all three forms are available. Zygarde's 10% Forme and 50% Forme can be changed with the help of external tools: the Reassembly Unit and the Zygarde Cube. Zygarde can enter its Complete Forme during battle, and only if it has the Ability Power Construct.
The 10% Forme and 50% Forme of Zygarde can have the Abilities Aura Break or Power Construct. Internally, these are all separate forms. This makes it impossible to switch Zygarde's Ability with Ability Capsules or Ability Patches; the Reassembly Unit or the Zygarde Cube must be used instead.
- Zygarde with Aura Break
In Generation VI, Zygarde could only have Aura Break and had no forms.
In Generation VII, a Zygarde with Aura Break could be transformed by the Reassembly Unit. This machine could create a 10% or 50% Zygarde with Aura Break or upgrade a 10% Zygarde with Aura Break to 50%; it could also upgrade either to a 50% Zygarde with Power Construct.
Since Generation VIII, the Zygarde Cube's "Change form" function can change Zygarde with Aura Break between 10% Forme and 50% Forme. Its "Change Ability" function can also change its Ability to Power Construct.
- Zygarde with Power Construct
The Zygarde Cube's "Change Forme"SMUSUM/"Change form" function can change Zygarde with Power Construct between 10% Forme and 50% Forme. Since Generation VIII, its "Change Ability" function can also change its Ability to Aura Break.
Any Zygarde with Power Construct will change to Complete Forme in battle if its HP drops below half. At the end of battle, a Complete Forme Zygarde will return to its original form with the same HP it ended the battle with (within its original form's maximum HP).
Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
- Zygarde is currently the last Pokémon in alphabetical order.
- Zygarde Complete Forme has several distinctions.
- It is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 708.
- It has the highest base HP stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
- It was the first in-battle transformation that changes the base HP of the user in question and the only one prior to the introduction of Dynamax.
- Consequently, Zygarde is also the only Pokémon that can have its HP increased without Dynamaxing.
- Zygarde Core and Zygarde Complete Forme were first shown in a preview for Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel at the end of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
Origin
Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Formes may be inspired in part by the three children of Loki and Angrboða in Norse mythology: Fenrir, Jörmungandr, and Hel.
Zygarde 10% Forme may be based on the wolf Fenrir. The green leash-like object around its neck could be based on Gleipnir, the rope that binds Fenrir. Its left front paw has a different color from the others, being green instead of black, which is possibly a reference to Fenrir biting off the god Týr's right hand in reprisal for being bound by him. This Forme could also draw inspiration from Garmr, the watchdog that guards Helheim's gate. In appearance, it resembles a Doberman Pinscher.
Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from Jörmungandr, a sea serpent that encircles the earth; and Níðhöggr, a dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the world tree. Its flat shape and wriggling movement may be inspired by the tsuchinoko, a Japanese cryptid, and its snakelike appearance may be inspired by nāga, a class of snake entities in South and Southeast Asian cultures.
Zygarde Complete Forme may be based on Hel, the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. The colors on its Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the real-world flag of France, the country which inspired the region of Kalos. These colors also match the colors of Xerneas and Yveltal. Design-wise, it resembles a humanoid giant mecha despite its organic basis; its light-up technological appearance, "transforming"/"combining" gimmick, and the face-like pattern on its chest are all tropes commonly used for fictional mecha.
Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core may be based on cells as well as flatworms (specifically planaria) and single-celled organisms such as slime molds and members of Euglena. Some planarians' ocelli also resemble eyes, which may have inspired the designs for the Cell and Core Zygarde. The hexagons within them may represent a cell nucleus.
Name origin
Zygarde begins with the letter Z, following the pattern established by Xerneas and Yveltal. It may also be derived from ζυγωτός zygōtos (Greek for joined) or zygote, garde (French for guard), and garðr (Old Norse for enclosure; realm).
In other languages
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ジガルデ Zygarde
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From Z, ζυγωτός zygōtos or zygote, garde, and garðr
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Zygarde
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Zygarde
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Zygarde
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Zygarde
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Same as English/Japanese name
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지가르데 Zygarde
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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基格爾德 / 基格尔德 Jīgé'ěrdé
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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基格爾德 Gēigaakyíhdāk
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Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
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ज़्यगार्ड Zygarde
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Transcription of English name
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Зайгард Zaygard
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Transcription of English name
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ซีการ์ด Sikat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
Gold Bottle Cap (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Zygarde images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
