Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Zygarde
Say it: ZY-gard
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Zygarde is the Order Pokémon — Dragon and Ground Legendary (10%, 50%, and Complete Forme exist in main series; GO uses standard form). In Pokémon GO it is a Dragon/Ground attacker with Dragon Tail / Bite / Zen Headbutt + Outrage / Earthquake / Crunch / Hyper Beam / Bulldoze. Dragon/Ground hits Dragon, Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel well; Ice and Dragon punish it. Catch from special research and events.
Say it: ZY-gard
Zygarde (#718) is a Dragon / Ground Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Dragon/Ground raid attacker with Dragon Tail / Bite / Zen Headbutt + Outrage / Earthquake / Crunch / Hyper Beam / Bulldoze. Against Zygarde, lead with Ice or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Zygarde is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0718. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Dragon Tail + Outrage / Earthquake is the usual kit. Core Enforcer and form changes may be event-specific — confirm live. Shadow Zygarde is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Zygarde is your opponent, Ice, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 205
- Defense
- 173
- Stamina
- 144
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Zygarde’s always-available TM pool. Dragon Tail + Outrage covers most Dragon needs. Confirm forme-specific kits live.
Fast
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon STAB / default
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Hyper Beam · Standard
Normal heavy
- Bulldoze · Standard
Ground alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon tail
- bite
- zen headbutt
Charged
- outrage
- earthquake
- crunch
- hyper beam
- bulldoze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #541 of 954 · CP 1493
Dragon Tail + Hyper Beam
- Ultra League · rank #379 of 747 · CP 2497
Dragon Tail + Hyper Beam
- Master League · rank #474 of 1023 · CP 2685
Dragon Tail + Hyper Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…gue — S-Tier Picks (CP ≤ 2,500) Pokémon Type Best Fast Move Best Charged Moves Role Notes Zygarde (Complete ) Dragon / Ground Dragon Tail Crabhammer / Thousand Arrows Lead Premier UL pick…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…oleon Metal Claw Hydro Cannon* Drill Peck UL standout; Elite TM required for Hydro Cannon Zygarde (Complete) Dragon Tail Crabhammer Thousand Arrows UL #1 lead; unmatched coverage and stay…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).