The Pokémon of July 1st, 2025 is…
#718 Zygarde 10% Form
“Zygarde (Japanese: ジガルデ Zygarde) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zygarde has three forms: 10% Forme, 50% Forme, and Complete Forme.
Additionally, there are two basic components of Zygarde: Zygarde Cores, which act as the brains of Zygarde, and Zygarde Cells, which compose Zygarde’s forms and are non-sentient. Neither Zygarde Cores nor Zygarde Cells can use moves or are useful in battles by themselves. They are stored inside a Zygarde Cube.
Zygarde 50% Forme was introduced in Pokémon X and Y. The Zygarde Cells, Zygarde Cores, Zygarde 10% Forme, and Zygarde Complete Forme were revealed in the October 2015 issue of CoroCoro magazine and later introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
A Zygarde Core played an important role in Pokémon the Series: XY during the XY&Z arc.
Zygarde will play a prominent role in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Zygarde, Xerneas, and Yveltal are often collectively referred to as the Aura trio by fans.
Zygarde is a green and black Pokémon whose form depends on the percentage of Zygarde Cores and Zygarde Cells it has assembled. Zygarde is responsible for monitoring the ecosystem of the Pokémon world for abnormalities, It has been referred to as a “guardian of the ecosystem” and “protector of the ecosystems” due to this role. It also is capable of reversing the effects of Xerneas‘s Fairy Aura and Yveltal‘s Dark Aura, thus ensuring the equilibrium of the planet and the cycle of life and death are kept in check. It can also use its Cells in attacks, either shooting them as arrows at its targets, or sending them crawling along the ground towards its targets as waves. It can also fire a powerful energy beam from its mouth at its targets, carving a Z on the ground in the process. Zygarde can fly in a blinding speed in all of its forms. Normally, Zygarde avoids getting involved in conflicts unless the ecosystem is in grave danger. In the Pokémon the Series: XY episode Down to the Fiery Finish!, it was shown that the green color on Zygarde’s body had changed to red while under the influence of Team Flare‘s Mega Evolution energy weapon. In the Pokémon Adventures manga and in Pokémon the Series, it has been referred to as “Z”.
Zygarde is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves Land’s Wrath, Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, and Core Enforcer. It is also the only known Pokémon that can have Aura Break and Power Construct as its Abilities.
Zygarde 10% Forme is a relatively small canine Pokémon. Its body is primarily black, though its neck, muzzle, mouth, eyebrows, and left front paw are green. Additionally, it has two green hexagons on its chest and a single one on its rear. From its neck, a green ribbon-like extension comes out, next to an elongated red hexagon, giving the impression of a leash and dog tag, respectively. Its eyes are white hexagons with no discernible pupils, and there is a thin white line on its forehead. Its mouth is fitted with razor-sharp fangs. On each of its legs are black hexagonal extensions: two on the back of each elbow, one behind each knee, and two on each hip. One of the hip extensions is longer than the other on each hip.
Zygarde 10% Forme is created when a single Zygarde Core combines with only a tenth of the total Cells. It is skilled at close range combat, overwhelming its opponents with its sharp fangs. It is also capable of running at speeds greater than 60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour). Since it has just one Core, it is able to act separately from Zygarde’s 50% Forme, which comprises its main body, for a only short time before separating. Zygarde can wrap its “leash” around the arm of those it trusts, however, they can’t remove it at will, which might cause them to be pulled when Zygarde runs. The 10% Forme is assumed in cases of emergency.”-Bulbapedia.
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