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zygarde-50
LegendaryGeneration VI · #0718 — Order Pokémon
Zygarde, known as the Order Pokémon, is a legendary Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI as National Pokédex entry #718. This 50% form represents Zygarde when approximately half of its cellular components have been assembled, making it the standard configuration encountered in the Kalos region. Standing at an impressive 5.0 meters tall and weighing 305.0 kilograms, the 50% form strikes a balance between the diminutive 10% form and the colossal Complete form. As a genderless, legendary Pokémon with an exceptionally low base friendship of 0, Zygarde embodies an aloof and distant guardian of the natural world. Its rarity is reflected in its extraordinarily low capture rate of 3, making it one of the most challenging Pokémon to catch in the series.
Base Stats
Height
5.0m
Weight
305.0kg
Category
Order Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Makes dark aura and fairy aura weaken moves of their respective types.
Zygarde-50 Biology & Physical Characteristics
Zygarde in its 50% form is a composite organism composed of countless microscopic cells coordinated by a singular Zygarde Core that serves as its brain and command center. This cellular structure fundamentally differs from traditional Pokémon biology, as Zygarde can theoretically add or subtract cells to alter its form and power level. The 50% form specifically represents a state where the Core has gathered exactly half of the available cells in its vicinity, creating a serpentine dragon-like entity with distinctive green coloration and segmented body segments that reflect its composite nature. Unlike most legendary Pokémon, Zygarde's power is directly proportional to the percentage of cells it has assembled; the more cells gathered, the greater its strength and capabilities become. This unique biological system is exclusive to Zygarde among all known Pokémon species, making it taxonomically fascinating from both in-universe and biological perspectives.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Zygarde-50 Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Zygarde is classified as genderless, consistent with most legendary Pokémon, reflecting its nature as a singular, unified entity rather than a member of a species with reproductive capacity. It belongs to the Undiscovered egg group, meaning it cannot breed with any Pokémon or produce eggs through conventional breeding mechanics. This genetic inaccessibility reinforces Zygarde's status as a unique, irreproducible legendary organism that exists independently of standard Pokémon reproductive frameworks. The zero base friendship score further emphasizes its isolation—unlike most Pokémon that can form bonds with trainers, Zygarde begins its journey with complete emotional detachment. However, trainers are capable of raising its friendship through standard friendship-boosting activities if they capture and train it. The combination of genderlessness, breeding incompatibility, and starter unfriendliness creates a legendary experience distinctly different from standard Pokémon companionship, positioning Zygarde as truly alien and separate from the typical trainer-Pokémon relationship dynamic.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
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red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
tm06
omega ruby alpha sapphire
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
tm06
x y
tm06
red green japan
+569 more TMs/HMs
Zygarde-50 Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Unlike traditional Pokémon evolution, Zygarde does not evolve into or from any other species; instead, it undergoes form changes based on cellular assembly. The 50% form occupies the middle ground in Zygarde's transformation spectrum. Below this threshold exists the 10% form, a much smaller (1.2 meters tall) and lighter (33.5 kilograms) variant resembling a quadrupedal canine creature, which sacrifices bulk for superior speed (115 compared to 95). Conversely, the 50% form can gather more cells to achieve its Complete form, a towering 4.5-meter-tall configuration weighing 610 kilograms that surpasses both Xerneas and Yveltal in power and access to the ability Power Construct. In the 50% form, if Zygarde possesses the hidden ability Power Construct and its HP drops below half during battle, it will automatically transform into Complete form to counteract the threat. Additionally, Zygarde in Complete form can Mega Evolve into Mega Zygarde using the Zygardite, introducing an additional layer of transformation unique to this legendary trio member.
Where to Find
terminus cave
kalos
alola route 16
alola
+1 more
resolution cave
alola
Zygarde-50 Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries from various games, Zygarde's 50% form plays a crucial ecological monitoring role, observing disturbances in the Kalos region's ecosystem from deep within caves. The Sun and Moon entries describe it as wiping out those who oppose it with absolute ruthlessness and without mercy, suggesting an unwavering commitment to preserving ecological balance. Ultra Sun specifies its function as monitoring the ecosystem in this form, while Ultra Moon hints at dormant power waiting to be unleashed when ecosystem threats intensify. Zygarde typically remains hidden from human observation, operating as an invisible guardian that intervenes only when necessary. Its zero base happiness reflects its detachment from human interaction—Zygarde serves nature, not companionship. The 50% form appears to represent Zygarde's default patrol state, where it maintains constant vigilance over environmental conditions without requiring the extreme power expenditure of its Complete form.
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-50 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Zygarde's name likely derives from the prefix 'zy-' suggesting duality or pairing, combined with 'garde' from the French word 'regarder' meaning 'to watch' or 'to guard,' emphasizing its role as nature's sentinel. The '50%' designation directly references its cellular composition status, establishing the numerical framework that defines all Zygarde forms. Visually, the 50% form presents a serpentine dragon with a segmented green body composed of hexagonal cell-like sections, reinforcing its cellular biology theme. Its design reflects the concept of modular construction—a body literally assembled from component parts—setting it apart aesthetically from other legendary Pokémon. The angular, geometric appearance of its body segments mirrors cellular or crystalline structures, suggesting both organic and synthetic qualities. This distinctive design language, absent from most traditional dragons, makes Zygarde instantly recognizable and communicates its unique nature as an ecosystem guardian composed of billions of individual cellular units rather than a singular organism.
Learnable Moves
Zygarde-50 can learn 70 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 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 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 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 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-50 Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battle scenarios, Zygarde's 50% form presents a well-rounded legendary presence with a respectable 600 base stat total. Its defensive capabilities are particularly notable, boasting a base Defense stat of 121 paired with 108 HP and 95 Special Defense, creating a surprisingly bulky profile for a dragon-type. The base Attack of 100 provides reasonable physical offensive pressure, while its Special Attack of 81 is its weakest offensive stat, indicating preference for physical-based movesets. With a base Speed of 95, Zygarde achieves moderate velocity without reaching elite speed tiers, often requiring Speed-investing EV spreads or supporting items like Choice Scarf. Its primary ability, Aura Break, directly counters the signature abilities of its legendary counterparts—it weakens Dark Aura from Yveltal and Fairy Aura from Xerneas, making it a valuable team inclusion in legendary-focused metagames. The Dragon/Ground typing grants excellent offensive coverage, resisting Fire, Poison, and Rock while hitting common threats like Electric types for super-effective damage. Its movepool includes Dragon Dance for stat elevation, Thousand Arrows for coverage, and recovery options like Recover, enabling flexible competitive strategies.
Commonly Asked Questions About Zygarde-50
What type is Zygarde-50?
Zygarde-50 is a dragon and ground type Pokemon.
What does Zygarde-50 evolve from?
Zygarde-50 does not evolve.
What are Zygarde-50's weaknesses?
Zygarde-50 is weak to ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Zygarde-50?
Zygarde-50 can be found in terminus cave (kalos), alola route 16 (alola) and resolution cave (alola).
Zygarde-50 Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Zygarde holds significant narrative importance in Generation VI's storyline as the third member of the Aura Trio alongside Xerneas and Yveltal, though its role remained mysterious until later revelations. The discovery of Zygarde Cells and Cores in Pokémon Sun and Moon transformed player understanding of the Pokémon, shifting perception from a singular legendary to a cellular collective, fundamentally changing how fans interpret its nature and purpose. In the XY&Z anime arc, a Zygarde Core plays a crucial story role, introducing the concept of Zygarde's cellular composition to the television audience and deepening the lore around ecological balance and legendary intervention. The subsequent reveal of the Complete form and Power Construct ability elevated Zygarde's significance in competitive and casual communities alike, as players discovered the transformative mechanics that distinguished it from other legends. Zygarde's prominent placement in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as a central storyline figure promises to further cement its cultural relevance and expand its mythology within the franchise narrative.
Where to Find Zygarde-50 in Every Pokémon Game
Zygarde's 50% form was initially introduced in Pokémon X and Y, available in the Kalos region's cave systems as an encounter tied to the main storyline. Its exceptional rarity, reflected in the base catch rate of 3, makes successful capture challenging even with optimal conditions. In subsequent generations, Zygarde became available in the Alola Pokédex (entries 0205 in Sun/Moon and 0263 in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) and received placement in Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Pokédex as entry 0230. The species follows a slow growth rate and requires 120 egg cycles to hatch if bred, though breeding is impossible due to its Undiscovered egg group status. Players seeking Zygarde must encounter and catch wild specimens or transfer previously-captured individuals between generations. The introduction of the Zygarde Cube and Reassembly Unit mechanics allows players to convert between the 10%, 50%, and Complete forms once obtained, providing post-capture customization of Zygarde's form and stats based on their team composition and battle requirements.