Zygarde (#0718) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP108168–215326–420

Atk10094–167184–328

Def121113–190222–375

SpA8177–146150–287

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe9590–161175–317

Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

Abilities

Aura Break
Makes Dark Aura and Fairy Aura weaken moves of their respective types.

Competitive

National DexUber

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Zygarde does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

1BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

1Core EnforcerNullifies the target’s ability if it moves earlier.DragonSpec100100%10

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Thousand ArrowsGrounds the target, and hits even Flying-type or levitating Pokémon.GroundPhys90100%10

1Thousand WavesPrevents the target from leaving battle.GroundPhys90100%10

8HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

16DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

24SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

48Land’s WrathInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys90100%10

56GlareParalyzes the target.NormalStatus—100%30

64SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

72CoilRaises the user’s Attack, Defense, and accuracy by one stage each.PoisonStatus——20

80EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

88OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM99Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR31Iron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR51Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Tutor 4

TutorDraco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TutorScale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TutorScorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Order Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 HP
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 270
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 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

Zygarde

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Checks & counters

Level up 18

TM / HM / TR 39

Tutor 4