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 (50% Forme) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0718
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
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
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zygarde.

Zygarde (10% Forme) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0718
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
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zygarde.

Zygarde (Complete Forme) artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0718
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Zygarde.

Evolution chart

Zygarde changes

Pokédex entries

50% Forme

X
Omega Ruby
When the Kalos region’s ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
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.
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.
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.
1BindNormalPhysical 15 85
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
1Core EnforcerDragonSpecial 100 100
1Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
1Thousand ArrowsGroundPhysical 90 100
1Thousand WavesGroundPhysical 90 100
8HazeIceStatus
16DigGroundPhysical 80 100
24SafeguardNormalStatus
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
40Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
48Land's WrathGroundPhysical 90 100
56GlareNormalStatus 100
64SandstormRockStatus
72CoilPoisonStatus
80EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
88OutrageDragonPhysical 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 ShotDragonPhysical 25 90
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100
Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by TM

Zygarde is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
19SafeguardNormalStatus
21RestPsychicStatus
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
32SandstormRockStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
40SwiftNormalSpecial 60
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
99Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

Zygarde is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
21ReversalFightingPhysical 100
24OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
32CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
39SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
51Dragon DanceDragonStatus
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 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.
1BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
1BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
1Dragon BreathDragonSpecial 60 100
1GlareNormalStatus 100
5SafeguardNormalStatus
10DigGroundPhysical 80 100
18BindNormalPhysical 15 85
26Land's WrathGroundPhysical 90 100
35SandstormRockStatus
44HazeIceStatus
51CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
55EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
59CamouflageNormalStatus
63Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
72CoilPoisonStatus
80OutrageDragonPhysical 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.
BindNormalPhysical 15 85
BlockNormalStatus
Draco MeteorDragonSpecial 130 90
Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial 90 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
Pain SplitNormalStatus
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SpiteGhostStatus 100
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 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.
06ToxicPoisonStatus 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
17ProtectNormalStatus
20SafeguardNormalStatus
21FrustrationNormalPhysical 100
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
37SandstormRockStatus
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
52Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
78BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
90SubstituteNormalStatus
100ConfideNormalStatus

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 EnforcerDragonSpecial 100 100 From Zygarde Cube
Dragon DanceDragonStatus From Zygarde Cube
Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100 From Zygarde Cube
Thousand ArrowsGroundPhysical 90 100 From Zygarde Cube
Thousand WavesGroundPhysical 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 SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Zygarde sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Zygarde sprite from X & Y Zygarde sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Zygarde Shiny sprite from X & Y Zygarde Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Zygarde

X
Y
Terminus Cave
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

Other languages

English Zygarde
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
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’