Zygarde is a highly versatile and powerful Legend in "Pokémon Legends: Z-A," but to get the best out of it, you must know how its distinctive Formes and new Mega Evolution work.
Mastering the latter can turn Zygarde into an actual powerhouse on your team if you use it properly.
Mastering Zygarde's Formes in 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A'
First, you need to catch Zygarde and receive the Zygarde Cube, a unique Key Item that enables you to switch between its 10% Forme (the dog form) and 50% Forme (the snake form). Here's how:
- Find the Zygarde Cube in your Key Items.
- Tap "Use this item."
- Tap on Zygarde to activate the form change.
You can toggle between 10% and 50% Forme at will whenever Zygarde is in your party, allowing you to modify its form according to your strategy or battle requirements. Check its weaknesses here.
Unlocking Zygarde's Complete Forme
The Complete Forme or Zygarde's 100% state is where its real power comes in. But achieving this state takes particular conditions. Zygarde naturally transforms to its Complete Forme when its HP decreases to 50% or lower while it is still in 50% Forme.
As soon as this occurs, you need to heal Zygarde immediately to avoid it fainting because its HP will not be completely healed after evolving. Take care because if Zygarde fainted, it goes back into its Poké Ball, or if the time of day fluctuates, it will transform back into its 50% Forme. This is true even if it's in the process of Mega Evolution, so you have to time it correctly, Eurogamer advised.
Note: Zygarde cannot evolve into its Complete Forme when in 10% Forme. It should be in 50% Forme first.
Mega Zygarde Mega Evolution
In its Complete Forme, Zygarde can push its power even more with Mega Evolution. To do so, Zygarde needs to carry its unique Mega Stone, Zygardite.
You'll obtain Zygardite as part of the main storyline, but you must manually equip it to Zygarde before battle. After Mega Evolving, Zygarde's move Core Enforcer automatically transforms into Nihil Light, a devastating Dragon-type attack capable of overwhelming even the toughest opponents.
Make sure Core Enforcer remains in Zygarde's moveset to access Nihil Light. Fortunately, Core Enforcer itself is also a formidable move worth keeping.
Maximize Zygarde's Power in Battle
When utilized strategically, Mega Zygarde is among the most powerful Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Its switch form and Nihil Light release make it unbeatable in terms of adaptability and power.
To utilize this Legendary to the fullest, keep in mind:
- Maintain its health after transforming.
- Always wear Zygardite for Mega Evolution.
- Deal with its Forme judiciously according to the battle scenario.
