Once you catch Zygarde in Pokemon GO, your next step will be to power it up by gathering Zygarde cells. As you can see, these mysterious, glowing green spots are required to unlock Zygarde’s powerful forms, and collecting them requires some strategy. All your questions about finding and using Zygarde Cells are answered here.
How to Get Zygarde Cells in Pokemon GO
To get them in Pokemon GO, you use Routes. Scattered cells along player-created paths appear as small, green, yellow glowing spots. Unfortunately, they would not cluster independently, so you must tap each one when you see it.
To start collecting:
- Tap the Nearby menu icon at the bottom right.
- You will be able to browse available routes in your area here.
- Move along, choose an available route, and look for Zygarde Cells.
A few key points to remember:
- You can only get three Zygarde Cells per day.
- You won’t find cells on a route you received within the same day, but each route will only give you cells on your first run.
Upgrade Zygarde using Zygarde Cells
Your Zygarde relies on Zygarde Cells to transform and pump up your Zygarde. As you collect these cells, you will be able to unlock more powerful forms of this Pokémon:
- 50% Forme Zygarde: Requires 50 Zygarde Cells.
- Complete Forme Zygarde: This form requires 250 Zygarde Cells in total.
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| Zygarde 10% Forme | Zygarde 50% Forme | Zygarde 100% Forme |
Gathering these cells will help you walk Zygarde’s power to the point where it will be a decent battle choice, such as with Ultra League or Master League matches.
How to Quickly Collect Zygarde Cells
To make the most of your cell-collecting efforts, try these strategies:
- More routes mean more cells, so the cities will have more routes, improving your chances of finding cells.
- As a habit, collect your three daily cells as if you are habitual with forgetting.
- Avoid repeated routes: Remember, you can only get cells from one daily route, so think about your path.
Should you Collect Zygarde Cells?
The whole process of collecting 250 Zygarde Cells sounds like a lot of work; it will take time and dedication. For serious players, the Complete Forme Zygarde is worth it. It’s one of the top battle forms, and as you progress, you will get three new Zygarde forms to add to your Pokedex.
It’s at your own pace. You can collect cells as much as you like, and there’s no time limit, so take your time and see what routes each day has in store for you as you play.
