Zygarde Best Moveset
Mega Zygarde reaches 216 HP and 216 Sp. Atk, the highest HP and one of the highest special stats of any Pokemon in the format. Dragon and Ground TermStab fires special damage that few things survive. 100 Speed keeps cooldowns competitive. The moveset is a nearly unkillable special destroyer.
Ground/Dragon with Aura Break weakening Dark and Fairy Auras in Gen VI (X & Y). Checked Xerneas and Yveltal simultaneously. Stuck between tiers. Solid but not dominant.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Coil
- Dragon Tail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Power Construct transformed Zygarde into Complete Form at 50% HP in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). HP doubled mid-battle. Thousand Arrows hit Flying-types and Levitaters. Rose to the restricted format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zygarde best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Thousand Arrows
- Dragon Dance
- Rest
- Extreme Speed
Recommended Teammates
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dragon Dance plus Thousand Arrows swept after the Power Construct transformation doubled its bulk.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thousand Arrows
- Dragon Dance
- Substitute
- Glare
Recommended Teammates
Zygarde Weakness
Type-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 leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Zygarde Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Zygarde
Infernape's Close Combat hits Zygarde for 42-49%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Infernape builds →Close Combat42-49% Mach Punch14-17% Drain Punch26-31% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz20-23% U Turn23-28% Earthquake33-39% Rock Slide13-15% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Eelektross builds →Flamethrower17-20% Drain Punch18-21% Giga Drain29-34% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisontouch ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves View Muk-Alola builds →
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Evolution
No evolution, no breeding. Zygarde is a Dragon/Ground type with 486 base stats that exists outside the normal chain system. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Zygarde
Zygarde can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X & Y, Sun & Moon, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Zygarde is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Zygarde doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from X & Y, Sun & Moon, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Zygarde is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get Zygarde in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
How to Get Zygarde in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Speed and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. An Order Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 3 HP EVs per KO.
Born when around 10% of Zygarde’s cells have been gathered from all over, this form is skilled in close-range combat.
Zygarde Guide
Zygarde is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 486 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a setup sweeper. Base 115 Speed stands out.
Zygarde's biggest threats include Weavile (Ice), Garchomp (Dragon), and Sylveon (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Weavile is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Zygarde's base 115 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
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 115 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zygarde is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a setup sweeper.
Best way to handle Zygarde: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
First obtainable in X & Y, Zygarde has been featured in 6 titles across 5 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves