Competitive Information for Zygarde [Sun/Moon]
Dragon / Ground
Abilities:
While this Pokemon is active, the Dark Aura and Fairy Aura power modifier is 0.75x.
If Zygarde 10%/50%, changes to Complete if at 1/2 max HP or less at end of turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zygarde? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Zygarde is here! This outstanding Pokémon is Dragon and Ground-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Zygarde show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Discover how Zygarde excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Dragonium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Earthquake / Land's Wrath
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Return / Extreme Speed
Zygarde is a legendary Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x.
♦ Dragon Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Land's Wrath is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zygarde's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Extreme Speed is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Normal-type move (nearly always goes first).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Core Enforcer
- Earth Power
- Sludge Wave
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
Zygarde is a legendary Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x.
♦ Core Enforcer is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (nullifies the foes ability if the foes move first).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Zygarde cannot move next turn).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Coil / Dragon Dance
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
- Earthquake / Dragon Tail
Zygarde is a legendary Special Wall. It attempts to take a nice amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Zygarde last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x. I have yet to try this out, but I think it will work. The high defence of zygarde can work well and max sp.d investment can make a mixed wall. Not as good as my Dragonair, I think, but worth a go.
♦ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Zygarde's attack and speed by 1 stage).
♦ Sleep Talk is a status move (Zygarde must be asleep. uses another known move).
♦ Rest is a status move (Zygarde sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Dragon Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zygarde? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Groundium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Land's Wrath / Earthquake
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
Zygarde is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Zygarde afterwards).
♦ Dragon Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zygarde's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Dragonium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Core Enforcer / Draco Meteor
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power
Zygarde is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Zygarde's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Zygarde cannot move next turn).
♦ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
♦ Earth Power is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zygarde can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zygarde.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zygarde can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Zygarde
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Extreme Speed
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Glare, Toxic
Moves that boost Zygarde's stats
- Coil
- Dragon Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Zygarde
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Zygarde in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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