zygarde-10-power-construct #10118
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LegendaryGeneration VI · #10118 — Order Pokémon
Zygarde 10% Forme is one of three primary manifestations of the legendary Order Pokémon #718, a Dragon/Ground-type that represents the ecological balance of the Kalos region. Standing at just 1.2 meters tall and weighing 33.5 kilograms, this diminutive form represents Zygarde in its most agile and offensively-oriented state, achieved when its Core gathers approximately 10% of its cellular components. Unlike its bulkier 50% Forme counterpart, the 10% Forme prioritizes speed and offensive power with a base Speed stat of 115 and Attack stat of 100, sacrificing durability for explosive combat potential. This form was first revealed in the October 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine alongside the revelation of Zygarde's cellular composition system, introducing players to the concept that this legendary entity could be reassembled in multiple configurations, each serving distinct ecological purposes within Pokémon lore.
Base Stats
Height
1.2m
Weight
33.5kg
Category
Order Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Transforms 10% or 50% Zygarde into Complete Forme when its HP is below 50%.
Zygarde-10-power-construct Biology & Physical Characteristics
The 10% Forme of Zygarde represents a cellular aggregation phenomenon unique among legendary Pokémon, composed of Zygarde Cells and a singular Zygarde Core that serves as the entity's brain and sensory center. In this configuration, approximately 10% of the available Cells within a given region have coalesced around the Core, resulting in a compact, canine-like structure that contrasts sharply with the serpentine appearance of the 50% Forme. The biological structure of the 10% Forme prioritizes neural efficiency and rapid cellular response, granting it exceptional Speed and Attack capabilities with base stats of 115 and 100 respectively, though at the cost of significantly reduced bulk compared to its 50% Forme variant, which boasts base Defense and HP stats of 121 and 108. The Power Construct ability inherent to all Zygarde forms demonstrates the biological plasticity of this legendary Pokémon; should the 10% Forme's HP drop below 50% during combat, the Zygarde Core automatically triggers a cellular reassembly sequence, transforming the Pokémon into its considerably more powerful Complete Forme, suggesting an intrinsic survival mechanism encoded within its very cellular structure.
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Zygarde-10-power-construct Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Zygarde, in all its forms including the 10% Forme, is classified as a genderless legendary Pokémon, a designation shared with other powerful and cosmic entities like Mewtwo, Mew, and other Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. The genderless classification reflects Zygarde's nature as a single, unified consciousness distributed across numerous cellular components rather than a traditional biological entity with sexual reproduction capabilities. As a genderless Pokémon, Zygarde 10% Forme cannot breed with any partner Pokémon, occupying the "No Eggs Discovered" egg group alongside other legendaries and mythical creatures. The breeding classification emphasizes Zygarde's uniqueness within the Pokémon ecosystem as a fundamentally different type of being, one that reproduces through cellular assembly and Core-directed aggregation rather than conventional reproduction. The base friendship value of 0, significantly lower than standard Pokémon, further underscores the legendary and somewhat alien nature of Zygarde, suggesting that bonds with trainers develop slowly and require substantial dedication to cultivate. This combination of genderless status and minimal base happiness creates a distinct characterization of Zygarde as an entity primarily focused on ecological duty rather than companionship, though trainers who earn its trust may unlock its full potential.
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firered leafgreen
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Zygarde-10-power-construct Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Unlike conventional Pokémon evolution, Zygarde's form transitions do not represent evolutionary advancement but rather cellular reconfiguration and reassembly. The 10% Forme can be deliberately reassembled into the 50% Forme through interaction with the Reassembly Unit or by using the Zygarde Cube, providing trainers with strategic flexibility in team composition and battle planning. More dramatically, if a Zygarde in 10% Forme possesses the Power Construct ability and its HP falls below 50% during battle, the Pokémon will automatically undergo a forced transformation into its Complete Forme, a far more powerful configuration with substantially elevated stats across all categories. This automatic transformation mechanic represents a unique defensive strategy, converting critical damage into a stat reset and form change that often dramatically alters battle dynamics. Beyond these form transitions, Zygarde Complete Forme possesses the capacity to Mega Evolve using the Zygardite, transforming into Mega Zygarde, a form exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Z-A that represents the absolute pinnacle of Zygarde's power. This multi-tiered transformation system underscores Zygarde's singular identity among legendary Pokémon, suggesting not evolution but rather a spectrum of ecological response states.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Zygarde-10-power-construct Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The 10% Forme of Zygarde exhibits fundamentally different behavioral patterns than its other manifestations, functioning as a swift sentinel of the ecosystem rather than a comprehensive ecological guardian. According to Pokédex entries, this form appears when Zygarde's Core has assembled only a fraction of available Cells, suggesting that the 10% Forme may represent a preliminary or scout configuration designed for rapid response to localized ecological disturbances. Game narratives and supplementary materials indicate that the 10% Forme inhabits the deep caves beneath the Kalos region, where it is theorized to monitor and assess environmental changes with precision and speed rather than overwhelming force. This form's behavioral profile suggests a more aggressive and reactive personality compared to its contemplative 50% counterpart; Sun and Moon Pokédex entries describe it as showing "not a shred of mercy" when wiping out those who oppose it, indicating that despite its smaller stature, the 10% Forme possesses formidable combat capabilities and an uncompromising commitment to ecological preservation. The form's natural habitats span underground cave systems, likely allowing rapid underground movement through its Ground-typing affinity.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
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.
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.
Generation VII
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.
This is Zygarde’s form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.
It’s thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it.
Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.
Zygarde-10-power-construct Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The 10% Forme of Zygarde presents a striking departure from the serpentine design associated with the 50% Forme, instead adopting a quadrupedal, canine-like silhouette that emphasizes agility and predatory efficiency. The form's compact frame, lithe musculature, and forward-facing posture create a visual impression of a sleek hunting creature, with the distinctive yellow-green coloration and segmented body structure suggesting the cellular composition that defines all Zygarde manifestations. The design aesthetic draws inspiration from dragon-serpent mythologies while incorporating elements of terrestrial predators, creating a creature that appears equally at home stalking through cave systems or striking with serpentine precision. The name "Zygarde" itself derives from "Zygote," referencing its cellular nature and regenerative capabilities, with "Garde" potentially suggesting guardian or warden, reinforcing its ecological stewardship role. The 10% Forme's smaller, more dog-like appearance serves the narrative function of representing an incomplete or preliminary state of assembly, visually communicating to players that this configuration is merely one expression of a greater whole. The form's streamlined design elegantly contrasts with the bulkier 50% Forme, creating clear visual differentiation that immediately communicates the different strategic roles each form occupies in gameplay and narrative contexts.
Learnable Moves
Zygarde-10-power-construct can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| camouflage | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| coil | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| core enforcer | dragon | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| extreme speed | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| glare | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| land’s wrath | ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scale shot | dragon | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| thousand arrows | ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| thousand waves | ground | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Zygarde-10-power-construct Competitive Battle Guide
The 10% Forme of Zygarde occupies a unique competitive niche characterized by exceptional Speed and Attack stats paired with moderate bulk and special bulk, creating a mixed wall-breaker archetype with a base stat total of 486. With a base Speed of 115, the 10% Forme ranks among the fastest legendary Pokémon and significantly outpaces its 50% Forme counterpart's Speed of 95, allowing it to function as a sweeper or revenge killer in competitive formats. The base Attack stat of 100 provides respectable physical offensive power, complemented by a diverse movepool that includes Dragon Dance for stat amplification, Extreme Speed for priority offense, and Thousand Arrows, a signature move exclusive to Zygarde that bypasses Flying-type immunities and hits with substantial power. The Dragon/Ground typing grants excellent neutral coverage, though the dual typing introduces a 4x weakness to Ice-type moves and a notable weakness to Fairy-type moves, requiring careful team construction and play. The 10% Forme's Power Construct ability provides a built-in defensive mechanism, automatically transforming into the far more defensively capable Complete Forme when HP falls below 50%, potentially turning an unfavorable matchup into a suddenly advantageous position. However, the form's relatively modest defensive stats—Defense 71 and Special Defense 85—make it vulnerable to strong initial attacks, necessitating careful speed control and defensive support from teammates. The dramatic stat redistribution that occurs upon transformation into Complete Forme creates surprising strategic depth, as opponents must account for the possibility of sudden form change mid-battle.
Commonly Asked Questions About Zygarde-10-power-construct
What type is Zygarde-10-power-construct?
Zygarde-10-power-construct is a dragon and ground type Pokemon.
What does Zygarde-10-power-construct evolve into?
Zygarde-10-power-construct does not evolve.
What are Zygarde-10-power-construct's weaknesses?
Zygarde-10-power-construct is weak to ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Zygarde-10-power-construct Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Zygarde, particularly through its varied forms introduced in Generation VI and later media, became a defining symbol of the Pokémon franchise's commitment to innovative legendary Pokémon design and complex narrative worldbuilding. The 10% Forme specifically captured player imagination through its radical departure from expectations of legendary Pokémon design, presenting a small, agile creature rather than a massive, imposing titan, and challenging conventional notions of legendary power and importance. The revelation of Zygarde's cellular composition system, with Cells and Cores scattered throughout the Kalos region available for collection, introduced a novel gameplay mechanic that blurred lines between traditional Pokémon collection and environmental puzzle-solving, creating lasting engagement with the legendary ecosystem. Zygarde played a pivotal role in the XY&Z anime arc, where a Zygarde Core served as a central narrative device and emotional anchor, introducing mainstream audiences to the philosophical complexity of ecological guardianship and the sacrifice required to maintain planetary balance. The form's prominence in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where Mega Zygarde serves as a story-crucial figure, ensures continued cultural relevance and player investment in this legendary entity. The contrast between the 10% Forme's diminutive appearance and its formidable competitive capabilities created a cultural appreciation for "underdog" Pokémon that punch above their weight, resonating with players seeking unconventional team compositions and challenging narrative assumptions about power and significance.
Where to Find Zygarde-10-power-construct in Every Pokémon Game
The Zygarde 10% Forme was first made available to players in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it could be obtained by collecting the fifty Zygarde Cells scattered throughout the Alola region and assembling them at the Reassembly Unit in Aether Paradise, alongside a Zygarde Core necessary to construct the form. Players could later access the 10% Forme in subsequent games including Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, as well as Pokémon Sword and Shield through the Expansion Pass DLC content. The form's availability was further expanded in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where Zygarde plays a central story role and can be accessed as a core narrative component. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Zygarde availability has been confirmed through data files, though specific distribution methods and regional availability may vary. The extremely low catch rate of 3, matching that of other legendary Pokémon, creates substantial difficulty for trainers attempting to capture wild Zygarde specimens, though the cellular assembly system provides an alternative acquisition method that circumvents traditional capture mechanics. Events have periodically distributed Zygarde specimens with optimal natures and effort values to competitive players and international audiences. The Zygarde Cube, a key item that enables form transformation between 10% and 50% Formes, is typically obtained early in Pokémon Sun and Moon through main story progression, allowing players to experiment with form configurations according to strategic requirements and team composition needs.