How to find Zygarde Cells in Pokemon Go

In Pokemon Go, the Zygrade Cells can change Zygarde’s form, but how exactly do you find these handy evolution resources in the game? Here’s all you need to know to get Zygarde’s 50% and Full Forme.

First seen in Pokemon X & Y’s Kalos region, the Dragon/Ground-type Legendary Pokemon Zygarde made its Pokemon Go debut as a reward for working your way through the From A to Zygarde Special Research quest.

As a three-form Pokemon, it will require Zygarde Cells to go from 10% to 50% and then Full Forme in Pokemon Go. So if you want one of the most powerful creatures in the game, here’s how to get enough Zygarde Cells to get yourself a Complete Forme Zygarde.

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How to get Zygarde Cells in Pokemon Go

Zygarde Cells in Pokemon Go can be obtained using the Routes feature in the game. This feature includes mapped routes that have been created by other Trainers to encourage you to explore the local area with bonuses along the way.

You can find Routes by tapping on the ‘Nearby’ menu and scrolling across to the ‘Route’ tab. After hitting ‘See Nearby Routes’ you’ll be able to see a list of user-generated Routes that should be close to your current location.

Once a Route has been found, simply head to the starting point (this will be a PokeStop or Gym) and follow the highlighted Route on the in-game map. Follow the Route from start to finish to collect Zygarde Cells.

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Zygarde Cells are small and quite easy to miss, especially while you’re focusing on following your Route or taking in what’s happening around you in the real world. The most important thing is that you tap on them as they aren’t automatically collected.

It’s worth noting that Zygarde Cells are quite rare in the game. And, there are some catches to how to get these items. For example, there’s a cap of three Zygarde Cells per day. Additionally, these items can only be found during the first run of a route on a particular day.

What are Zygarde Cells used for?

Zygarde Cells are used solely to change the form of Zygarde, making it more powerful in the process. You’ll need to collect 50 Zygarde Cells to reach 50% Forme and a further 200 Zygarde Cells to reach 100% Forme.

This is probably going to take you a long time to achieve, but it’s definitely worth the effort, as 100% Forme Zygarde is one of the most powerful fighters in the Ultra League and Master League formats.

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