Pokémon Legends: Z-A Zygarde Guide — Forms, Cells, and How to Catch Zygarde
Quick Answers
Where is Zygarde in Pokémon Legends Z-A?
Zygarde is the mascot legendary of Z-A — its cells are scattered across Lumiose City districts. Collect 50 cells for the 50% form and 100 for the Complete form (via Power Construct).
What are Zygarde's forms in Z-A?
Zygarde has three forms: 10% (fast, Dragon/Ground), 50% (balanced, Dragon/Ground), and Complete Forme (bulky, Dragon/Ground with Power Construct). All three appear in Z-A.
What type is Zygarde in Z-A?
Zygarde is Dragon/Ground in all forms — weak to Ice (×4), Dragon and Fairy (×2), and immune to Electric.
The Zygarde Story
Zygarde is the third member of the Kalos legendary trio (with Xerneas and Yveltal) and takes center stage in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Its name — and the game's own title — revolve around Zygarde's role as the guardian of the ecosystem, fitting the theme of Lumiose City's urban redevelopment.
Zygarde Forms
| Form | Type | Base Stat Total | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zygarde 10% | Dragon/Ground | 486 | Fast, hit-and-run attacker |
| Zygarde 50% | Dragon/Ground | 600 | Balanced guardian |
| Zygarde Complete | Dragon/Ground | 708 | Power Construct tank |
Collecting Zygarde Cells
Zygarde Cells and Cores are hidden across all five districts of Lumiose City — on rooftops, behind buildings, and in the wild areas. Collect 50 cells to obtain the 50% form and 100 cells (plus the Power Construct ability) to access the Complete Forme.
Building Around Zygarde
- Ice is the only real threat — Zygarde takes ×4 from Ice. Carry a Steel or Fire partner to handle Ice types.
- Electric immunity lets Zygarde switch into Electric attacks freely.
- Power Construct transforms Zygarde into its Complete Forme when its HP drops below half — a huge comeback mechanic.
See the Zygarde Pokédex entry for full stats and the exact weakness chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zygarde shiny-locked in Z-A?
Legendaries in recent games are shiny-locked during the story encounter — the Zygarde obtained from cells in Z-A is expected to be shiny-locked as well.
Can Zygarde learn Thousand Arrows in Z-A?
Yes — Thousand Arrows and Thousand Waves return as Zygarde's signature moves, with Thousand Arrows being the only Ground move that hits Flying types.
Does Zygarde appear before the post-game in Z-A?
Zygarde is integrated into the main story of Z-A, not gated to post-game — the cell collection starts as soon as you reach the Z District.