Type matchups
Damage Zygarde takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ground type, Zygarde has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 121
- Sp. Atk
- 81
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 600
Zygarde has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (121). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (81), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 108 HP, 121 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Zygarde's only ability is Aura Break.
How to beat Zygarde
The best way to beat Zygarde is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Zygarde's Ground moves. Regice hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Zygarde does not evolve.
Best counters to Zygarde
Other Dragon/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zygarde weak to?
As a Dragon/Ground type, Zygarde takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Zygarde resistant to?
Zygarde resists Poison, Rock and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Zygarde?
Strong type-based picks include Ice Calyrex, Articuno and Regice, which hit Zygarde with super-effective attacks.