Competitive Information for Zygarde (Complete) [Sword/Shield]
Dragon / Ground
Abilities:
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-complete? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Zygarde-Complete, a first-rate Pokémon ready to dominate with its Dragon and Ground typing! Zygarde-Complete is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Want to master Zygarde-Complete's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Yache Berry / Eject Pack
Ability: Power Construct
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Body Slam / Extreme Speed
In single battles, Zygarde's Physical Sweeper role is a iconic. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent physical moves. With Power Construct, if zygarde 10%/50% changes to complete if at 1/2 max hp or less at end of turn. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zygarde's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ 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).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Extreme Speed is a physical priority-increased 80-base power Normal-type move (nearly always goes first).
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Item: Yache Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Power Construct
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Core Enforcer
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
- Sludge Wave
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
Zygarde proves to be a revered Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with brute special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and enhances Zygarde's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Power Construct, if zygarde 10%/50% changes to complete if at 1/2 max hp or less at end of turn. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ 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).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zygarde-complete? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Yache Berry / Eject Pack
Ability: Power Construct
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Land's Wrath / Thousand Arrows
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Brick Break
Zygarde is a heroic Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with potent physical power. With Power Construct, if zygarde 10%/50% changes to complete if at 1/2 max hp or less at end of turn. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zygarde's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Thousand Arrows is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (grounds adjacent foes. First hit neutral on flying).
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Zygarde afterwards).
◆ 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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Item: Yache Berry / Throat Spray
Ability: Power Construct
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Core Enforcer / Draco Meteor
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Sludge Wave
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
Ready for double battles? Zygarde is a exalted Special Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and strengthens Zygarde's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Power Construct, if zygarde 10%/50% changes to complete if at 1/2 max hp or less at end of turn. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ 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).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zygarde-complete can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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-complete.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zygarde-complete can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Zygarde-complete
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Glare, Scorching Sands, Toxic
Moves that boost Zygarde-complete's stats
- Coil
- Dragon Dance
- Scale Shot
Most notable and possible best moves for Zygarde-complete
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Zygarde-complete in Sword and Shield
- 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-complete's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
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