Zygarde brings raw power that's hard to match. Dragon/Ground typing and sits at a decent but contested Speed tier — it checks a lot of boxes at once. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Order Pokemon.
Bulk defines Zygarde's stat line. Defense and HP anchor the defensive side, but Sp. Atk can't keep up offensively. Near-impossible to catch and worth 3 HP EVs.
This is Zygarde’s form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.
Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.
Zygarde Weakness
AvgType-wise, Zygarde takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Zygarde's physical bulk (base 121 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
No breeding, no evolution. Zygarde is a Dragon/Ground legendary with 600 base stat total that you obtain once and build around.
How to Evolve
Powerconstruct gives Zygarde passive value while it walls. Impish nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Zygarde Moveset
- Thousand Arrows
- Coil
- Rest
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Zygarde picks up Core Enforcer and Land's Wrath along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 7 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Zygarde learns Outrage and Core Enforcer naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Zygarde picks up Land's Wrath and Earthquake along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Zygarde picks up Land's Wrath and Earthquake along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Zygarde can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X, Sun, or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zygarde doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from X, Sun, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Zygarde is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Route 16 — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations
Zygarde is handed to you at Route 16. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
Best Locations
You'll get Zygarde through 8 set encounters at Lv. 30-50. The list below covers each gift location with its requirements.
Zygarde is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier on our tier list. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wall. Base 121 Defense stands out.
Zygarde doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Ground type with 600 BST.
Aura Break is the go-to ability for Zygarde. It makes dark aura and fairy aura weaken moves of their respective types. It's Zygarde's only ability.
Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Zygarde is leaning toward the physical side (base 100 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wall.
Zygarde appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
First obtainable in X & Y, Zygarde has been featured in 6 titles across 4 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A