Sun and Moon Zygarde Cells and Cores
Use the Zygarde Cube and Route 16 Restoration Center to assemble the original Alola forms.
Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.
Keep a regional collection record
Dexio and Sina give the Zygarde Cube in Heahea. Green sparkles across Alola represent collectable Cells, while the five Cores have red sparkles. Some Cells appear only during the day or night. Check both periods when an expected sparkle is absent. The original collection contains 95 Cells and five Cores, for 100 components in all.
Assemble at Route 16
| Components | Form / Ability | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10% Forme / Aura Break | First assembly option |
| 50 | 50% Forme / Aura Break | Larger standard form |
| 100 in the completed assembly | Power Construct Zygarde | Can transform into Complete Forme during battle |
The Restoration Center on Route 16 provides assembly and separation options. Read the confirmation carefully: separating a trained Zygarde removes that individual, and rebuilding produces a new Pokémon rather than preserving its training record.
Power Construct is a battle transformation
Complete Forme is not a permanent overworld party form. A Zygarde with Power Construct changes during battle when its HP falls to the required threshold. A 10% or 50% Zygarde with Aura Break does not gain that effect just from levelling. Use the Cube and the center’s options to arrange the intended form and Ability.
Cores also provide moves
The five Cores unlock special moves that can be taught through the Cube, including Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, Core Enforcer, Extreme Speed and Dragon Dance. Make a note of which locations you have collected rather than revisiting all four islands without a checklist. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon use a different Zygarde acquisition route, so their cave catch does not replace this original Cell hunt.
These guides cover original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (2016). Check the version and in-game time before planning an encounter.