Zygarde-10 (SM) - Competitive Movesets

Movesets for Singles

Looking for a competitive moveset for Zygarde-10? 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!

Get ready to meet Zygarde-10%, the dazzling Dragon and Ground-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Zygarde-10% out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Zygarde-10% below to understand its battle capabilities.

Species: Zygarde-10%
Item: Dragonium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Earthquake / Thousand Waves
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Return / Extreme Speed

Physical Sweeper Zygarde-10% (Aura Break)

Zygarde shows a exalted Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Zygarde has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.

◆ 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).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Thousand Waves is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent foes. Prevents them from switching).
◆ 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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Movesets for Doubles

Need a strong doubles moveset for Zygarde-10? 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!

Species: Zygarde-10%
Item: Groundium Z / Yache Berry
Ability: Aura Break
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 132 Hp / 252 Atk / 124 Spe
Moveset:
- Thousand Arrows / Thousand Waves
- Outrage / Dragon Tail
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break

Doubles Physical Sweeper Zygarde-10% (Aura Break)

Zygarde excels as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper during double battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. With Aura Break, while Zygarde is active the dark aura and fairy aura power modifier is 0.75x. With a Groundium Z equipped to it, if Zygarde has a ground move, this item allows it to use a ground z-move. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.

◆ Thousand Arrows is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (grounds adjacent foes. First hit neutral on flying).
◆ Thousand Waves is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent foes. Prevents them from switching).
◆ 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 make the foes flinch).
◆ 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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Movepool

Want to know what moves Zygarde-10 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-10.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Zygarde-10 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-10

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-10's stats

Coil
Dragon Dance

Most notable and possible best moves for Zygarde-10

Earthquake
Protect
Rest
Toxic

Common Effort Values for Zygarde-10 in Sun and Moon

Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
Optimize Zygarde-10's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon 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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Competitive Information for Zygarde (10%) [Sun/Moon]