Zygarde in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Zygarde’s X/Y locations, Dragon/Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Zygarde is Kalos Mountain #150 and National #718. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dragon / Ground.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 121 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 95 |
| Total | 600 |
Where to find it in X and Y
After the Hall of Fame, explore the deepest floor of Terminus Cave to find Zygarde at level 70.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminus Cave — Zygarde's Chamber | X and Y | Stationary encounter | 70 | After entering the Hall of Fame |
Evolution family
Zygarde does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Aura Break | Regular ability |
This species has no Hidden Ability recorded for X and Y.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Base hatch cycles | 120 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 3 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 0 |
| EV yield | HP +3 |
| Height / weight | 5 m / 305 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Bite |
| 1 / start | Bulldoze |
| 1 / start | Dragon Breath |
| 1 / start | Glare |
| 5 | Safeguard |
| 10 | Dig |
| 18 | Bind |
| 26 | Land’s Wrath |
| 35 | Sandstorm |
| 44 | Haze |
| 51 | Crunch |
| 55 | Earthquake |
| 59 | Camouflage |
| 63 | Dragon Pulse |
| 72 | Dragon Dance |
| 80 | Coil |
| 88 | Extreme Speed |
| 93 | Outrage |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
Move tutors: Draco Meteor.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Zygarde in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Zygarde’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.