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.
This is Zygarde’s form when about half of its pieces have been assembled. It plays the role of monitoring the ecosystem.
Some say it can change to an even more powerful form when battling those who threaten the ecosystem.
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 |
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Ribombee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x51-61% Draining Kiss 2x33-39% Fairy Wind 2x26-31% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard 4x156-184%KO Ice Beam 4x128-151%KO Freeze-Dry 4x100-118%KO Avalanche 4x64-75% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x103-121%KO Ice Beam 4x86-102%KO Frost Breath 4x58-69% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Latias can KO Zygarde with Draco Meteor (103-121%). Magearna threatens a KO with Ice Beam (89-105%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 89-105%.
 Latias DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemDragoniumz NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Latias builds →Draco Meteor 2x103-121%KO Psyshock32-37% | ||
 Magearna SteelFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Magearna builds →Ice Beam 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake55-65% Ice Shard 4x89-105%KO Knock Off24-28% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Garchomp builds →Earthquake39-45% Stone Edge13-15% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zygarde View Kyurem builds →Glaciate 4x117-137%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Zygarde Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Zygarde can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Aurabreak supports the sweep, and Fighting coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Zygarde best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Thousand Arrows
- Extreme Speed
- Superpower
- Dragon Dance
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
Transfer Moves
Event Moves
How to Get Zygarde in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Zygarde is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Route 16 — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
Best Locations to Catch Zygarde in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Zygarde Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zygarde is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a tank. Thousandarrows with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 tank.
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