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LegendaryGeneration VI · #10120 — Order Pokémon
Zygarde's Complete Forme represents the ultimate manifestation of this legendary Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon's power, towering at 4.5 meters tall and weighing a formidable 610.0 kilograms. Introduced in Generation VI as part of the legendary trio alongside Xerneas and Yveltal, Zygarde remained shrouded in mystery until Pokémon Sun and Moon revealed its true nature as a composite entity capable of assembling itself into multiple forms depending on how many of its cellular components have been gathered. The Complete Forme embodies Zygarde's full potential, emerging only when the ecosystem faces dire threats or when Zygarde's HP drops below 50% in battle through its signature ability, Power Construct. With a base stat total of 708, Zygarde Complete Forme stands as one of the most statistically formidable legendary Pokémon ever created, though its design prioritizes bulk and special bulk over raw attacking power.
Base Stats
Height
4.5m
Weight
610.0kg
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-complete Biology & Physical Characteristics
Zygarde exists as a fundamentally unique legendary Pokémon composed of countless individual Zygarde Cells, with each form representing a different percentage of cellular assembly under the direction of a Zygarde Core—essentially a sentient brain unit that orchestrates the entire organism. The Complete Forme achieves its maximum manifestation when approximately all available cells have been gathered, resulting in a massive, serpentine creature that dwarfs even the 50% Forme's more modest five-meter frame. The physiology of Complete Forme reveals an organism of extraordinary resilience, with 216 HP base stat and defensive capabilities of 121 Defense and 95 Special Defense, allowing it to absorb substantial punishment in battle. This biological composition explains the remarkable phenomenon documented in multiple Pokédex entries: Zygarde's ability to exist in radically different sizes and power levels depending on assembly, with the Complete Forme being theorized to possess power comparable to or exceeding both Xerneas and Yveltal when fully manifested.
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Training
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Zygarde-complete Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Zygarde is a genderless legendary Pokémon, classified within the 'Undiscovered' egg group that prevents breeding in all mainstream Pokémon games. With a base happiness of zero—lower than normal—Zygarde exhibits the typical emotional detachment associated with legendary Pokémon, though its Pokédex characterization suggests this reflects its nature as an impartial ecosystem monitor rather than genuine hostility. The genderless classification emphasizes Zygarde's status as a unique organism that reproduces through cellular division and reassembly rather than sexual reproduction, fundamentally different from sexually-dimorphic species despite inhabiting the same biological world. This reproductive isolation places Zygarde among an exclusive category of legendary Pokémon beyond normal breeding constraints, suggesting its origin predates or exists outside standard evolutionary mechanisms, supporting the theory that Zygarde represents a uniquely engineered or naturally-evolved ecosystem management system rather than a species that arose through conventional biological processes.
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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Zygarde-complete Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Zygarde does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon in the traditional sense, existing instead as a singular legendary species with multiple forme manifestations determined by cellular assembly levels. The transformation from lower forms into Complete Forme can occur through two primary mechanisms: deliberate reassembly via the Zygarde Cube device found in Pokémon Sun and Moon, or automatically during battle when Zygarde possesses the Power Construct ability and its HP drops below 50 percent. Unlike traditional Mega Evolution, this transformation represents a biological reconfiguration rather than a temporary power amplification, fundamentally altering Zygarde's physical dimensions and stat distribution—most notably increasing HP from 108 to 216, nearly doubling its bulk. Additionally, Zygarde Complete Forme can undergo Mega Evolution in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, transforming into Mega Zygarde through the use of the Zygardite Mega Stone, representing an unprecedented instance of a legendary Pokémon achieving Mega Evolution and suggesting capabilities that transcend even its already-legendary power ceiling.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Zygarde-complete Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex lore, Zygarde in all its forms serves as nature's guardian and monitor of ecosystem stability, with the Complete Forme representing its most active intervention state. Pokémon Legends: Z-A reveals that Zygarde emerges from deep within Kalos's cave systems when environmental destruction reaches critical levels, suggesting a response mechanism calibrated to ecosystem degradation rather than territorial aggression. The Complete Forme exhibits an alarming lack of mercy toward those who threaten ecological balance, as documented in Sun version's entry: 'It wipes out all those who oppose it, showing not a shred of mercy.' This suggests a personality fundamentally driven by ecological imperative rather than individual emotion or territorial behavior. The transformation itself occurs rapidly when conditions demand it—either when summoned through sufficient cell gathering or through the automatic trigger of Power Construct when Zygarde's HP falls below 50%, indicating both conscious assembly capability and an instinctive survival response mechanism.
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-complete Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Zygarde derives from 'zygote,' the biological term for a cell formed by the fusion of two gametes, reflecting the Pokémon's composition of countless individual cells unified under central control. The 'garde' suffix mirrors other legendary Pokémon in its generation, particularly connecting to Xerneas and Yveltal to form the legendary trio. The Complete Forme's visual design emphasizes serpentine majesty and overwhelming scale, transforming the serpent-like 50% Forme into a colossal dragon-like entity that evokes both traditional dragon iconography and biomechanical complexity befitting an organism composed of billions of cellular units. The creature's green coloration across all forms suggests connection to nature and ecosystem themes, while the design language shifts dramatically between forms—the Complete Forme appearing far more organic and unified compared to the more geometric, structured appearance of the 50% Forme, suggesting that full assembly produces a more naturalistic integration of cells into coherent biological systems.
Learnable Moves
Zygarde-complete 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-complete Competitive Battle Guide
Zygarde Complete Forme commands significant competitive respect with its exceptional bulk, sporting 216 HP combined with reasonable defensive stats of 121 Defense and 95 Special Defense, granting it superior survivability compared to most legendary Pokémon despite modest offensive stats of 100 Attack and 91 Special Attack. The Power Construct ability provides substantial tactical advantage by automatically triggering Complete Forme transformation when HP falls below 50 percent, functionally granting Zygarde an in-battle boost that resets stat changes and forces opponent recalculation mid-battle, though this mechanic varies between generation implementations. Dragon/Ground typing grants excellent offensive coverage with STAB moves like Dragon Dance, Outrage, and Earthquake, while the typing furnishes defensive resistances to Fire, Poison, and Rock moves with only a 4x weakness to Ice-type attacks—a significant vulnerability that restricts Zygarde's viability in ice-heavy metagames. Zygarde functions optimally as a bulky setup sweeper, using Dragon Dance to accelerate offense while leveraging its exceptional defense to weather opponent attacks, though its moderate Speed of 85 without Dragon Dance setup limits its immediate threat level compared to faster legendary alternatives.
Commonly Asked Questions About Zygarde-complete
What type is Zygarde-complete?
Zygarde-complete is a dragon and ground type Pokemon.
What does Zygarde-complete evolve into?
Zygarde-complete does not evolve.
What are Zygarde-complete's weaknesses?
Zygarde-complete is weak to ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Zygarde-complete Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Zygarde achieved substantial prominence within the Pokémon community through its mysterious multi-forme system and central role in Pokémon Sun and Moon's narrative, sparking intense speculation and discussion regarding legendary Pokémon design philosophy when its 10% and Complete Formes were revealed after the game's launch. The creature's thematic connection to environmental stewardship resonated with players seeking more substantive ecological narratives in Pokémon games, positioning Zygarde as a symbol of nature's protective capacity rather than raw destructive power. Its appearance in the XY&Z arc of the anime series, where a Zygarde Core becomes emotionally significant, humanized the species and expanded fan interest substantially, leading to widespread fan art and discussion about Zygarde's genuine personality beneath its ecological monitor programming. The announcement of Mega Zygarde in Pokémon Legends: Z-A elevated Zygarde to unprecedented narrative importance, positioning it as a central figure in an entire generation's storyline and signaling Game Freak's commitment to exploring this legendary's full thematic and mechanical potential.
Where to Find Zygarde-complete in Every Pokémon Game
Zygarde Complete Forme was introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, obtainable after gathering all 95 Zygarde Cells and 4 Zygarde Cores scattered throughout the Alola region—an achievement requiring substantial post-game exploration. The species has appeared in every generation since Generation VI, though availability mechanisms vary significantly: players can access Zygarde in X and Y through the Zygarde cave in Mountain Kalos, encounter the complete form in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon after cell collection, and find it in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as a central narrative element. The extremely low catch rate of 3 creates substantial difficulty in capturing Zygarde when encountered, comparable to other legendary Pokémon, necessitating status condition application and health reduction prior to Poké Ball attempts. Event distributions have provided Zygarde in various forms to supplement in-game availability, ensuring competitive players can acquire the species despite its limited natural encounter opportunities. Given Zygarde's legendary status and lack of breeding capability, individual instances cannot be mass-produced, making each captured Zygarde a unique achievement representing substantial player investment in exploration and battle preparation.