Stats & Training
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.
When the Kalos region’s ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
It’s hypothesized that it’s monitoring those who destroy the ecosystem from deep in the cave where it lives.
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's physical bulk (base 121 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clefable's Moonblast hits Zygarde for 58-68%. Garchomp deals 39-46% with Earthquake.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x58-68% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Garchomp builds →Earthquake39-46% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Weavile builds →Knock Off36-42% Ice Shard 4x90-106%KO Pursuit22-26% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 4x170-200%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Zygarde is a Dragon/Ground legendary with 600 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Zygarde Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Coil and Zygarde can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Aurabreak supports the sweep, and Ground coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Zygarde best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Coil
- Dragon Tail
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Tail
- Coil
- Extreme Speed
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zygarde in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Zygarde doesn't appear in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer it from X, Sun, or Ultra Sun 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.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also found in:
Zygarde Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zygarde is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Zygarde can Mega Evolve into Mega Zygarde. That's 700 BST, up from 600. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves