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Catching Zygarde: Legendary Pokemon 2
Pokémon X and Y

Catching Zygarde: Legendary Pokemon 2

Learn how to catch the legendary Zygarde in Pokémon X and Y. Discover its weaknesses, recommended moves like False Swipe, and the best Poké Balls to use for capture.

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Learn how to catch the legendary Zygarde in Pokémon X and Y. Discover its weaknesses, recommended moves like False Swipe, and the best Poké Balls to use for capture.

Walkthrough
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    Zygarde is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy moves. Avoid using these types of moves against it.
  2. 2
    The easiest way to catch Zygarde is by using the Master Ball. However, this is a one-time item, so consider saving it for more elusive or powerful Pokémon.
  3. 3
    Alternatively, teach a Pokémon Stun Spore or Glare to inflict Paralysis, which increases catch rates.
  4. 4
    Also teach a Pokémon False Swipe, a 40-Power Normal move that leaves the opponent with 1 HP, preventing accidental knockouts. If False Swipe is unavailable, use moves that deal minimal damage.
  5. 5
    After paralyzing Zygarde and using False Swipe for a couple of turns to lower its HP, try using a Quick Ball on the fourth turn.
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    If the Quick Ball fails, continue to lower Zygarde's HP to 1 with False Swipe and then start throwing Ultra Balls.
  7. 7
    Keep track of the number of turns. After 20 turns, Timer Balls become more effective, offering a x3.0 catch rate compared to Ultra Balls' x2.0. Timer Balls can reach up to x4.0 catch rate later.
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    Dusk Balls are also effective, especially since Zygarde is encountered in a cavern.
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    Note that Sleep and Frozen status conditions increase catch rates by 33% more than Paralysis, but they are not permanent without curing and no move causes Freeze without dealing damage.
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    Once Zygarde is caught, exit the cave immediately.
Tips
  • Zygarde's stats: Level 70, Dragon/Ground type.
  • Weaknesses: Ice, Dragon, Fairy.
  • Recommended moves: Stun Spore, Glare (for Paralysis), False Swipe (to leave opponent at 1 HP).
  • Recommended Poké Balls: Master Ball (guaranteed catch), Quick Ball (early turns), Ultra Ball (low HP), Timer Ball (after 20 turns), Dusk Ball (effective in caves).

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