Zygarde: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP108183–215326–420

Atk100108–167184–328

Def121126–190222–375

SpA8190–146150–287

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe95103–161175–317

Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

DragonGroundshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

DragonFairy

Resists

½×

FirePoisonRock

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Zygarde outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

While this Pokémon is active, the Dark Aura and Fairy Aura power modifier is 0.75×.
Everything about Aura Break →

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexUber

Evolution

Zygarde doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

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1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Zygardite
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Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1BindTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

1Core EnforcerNullifies the foe(s) Ability if the foe(s) move first.DragonSpec100100%10

1Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Thousand ArrowsGrounds adjacent foes. First hit neutral on Flying.GroundPhys90100%10

1Thousand WavesHits adjacent foes. Prevents them from switching.GroundPhys90100%10

8HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

16DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

24SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

40Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

48Land’s WrathNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.GroundPhys90100%10

56GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

64SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

72CoilRaises user's Attack, Defense, accuracy by 1.PoisonStatus——20

80EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

88OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM99Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TR51Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

TR62Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TR67Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR94High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Tutor 4

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TutorScale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20

TutorScorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Zygarde normally appears as blob-like Zygarde Cores, which individually absorb the immobile Zygarde Cells to assume the canine 10% Forme or the serpentine 50% Forme.

Design & origin

Zygarde's design is inspired by the Jörmungandr of Norse mythology, a dragon that encircles Midgard.

Forms

Complete Forme Zygarde

Zygarde Cores can combine with every Zygarde Cell to assume its humanoid Complete Forme. This form only appears to neutralize threats to the ecosystem, and is capable of overpowering Xerneas and Yveltal.

Mega Zygarde

Zygarde can only Mega Evolve in its Complete Forme. Its body changes, gaining a massive cannon above its head.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Order Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Green

: —

Mountain Kalos#150Original Alola#205Updated Alola#263Lumiose#230

Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.
Ultra Moon
This is Zygarde’s form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.
Ultra Sun
It’s thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it.
Moon
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.
Sun
It’s hypothesized that it’s monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
When the Kalos region’s ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Zygarde
Japanese: ジガルデ
Japanese (romaji): Zygarde
Korean: 지가르데
Chinese (Traditional): 基格爾德
Chinese (Simplified): 基格尔德
French: Zygarde
German: Zygarde
Spanish: Zygarde
Italian: Zygarde

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 3 HP
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 270
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Resolution CaveStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Resolution CaveStatic encounter · Lv 60

Moon 1 area

Route 16Receive as a gift · Lv 30–50

Sun 1 area

Route 16Receive as a gift · Lv 30–50

Y 1 area

Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Static encounter · Lv 70

X 1 area

Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Static encounter · Lv 70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.