From A to Zygarde

**From A to Zygarde** is the Special Research to catch Zygarde, the Legendary Pokémon from the Kalos region. It was made available since July 20th, 2023.

## Task sets

 From A to Zygarde
1st Part

Walk 1 km
5×  Pinap Berry

Catch 10 Pokémon
5×  Potion

Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
5×  Poké Ball

Rewards for whole set
500×  Stardust

2nd Part

Make 5 Great Throws
10×  Razz Berry

Power up Pokémon 5 times
10×  Nanab Berry

Hatch an Egg
10×  Poké Ball

Rewards for whole set
1000×  Stardust

3rd Part

*Claim Reward!*
10×  Great Ball

*Claim Reward!*
10×  Super Potion

*Claim Reward!*
1000×  Stardust

Rewards for whole set
 10% Forme Zygarde1×  Zygarde Cube

4th Part

Follow 3 Routes
1×  Incense

Catch 20 Pokémon while following Routes
3×  Revive

Find a Zygarde Cell
5×  Ultra Ball

Rewards for whole set
1000  Experience1000×  Stardust

5th Part

Use an Incense while following a Route
15×  Great Ball

Earn 3 Candies walking with your buddy
1500×  Stardust

Follow 5 Routes
10×  Ultra Ball

Rewards for whole set
2000  Experience

6th Part

*Claim Reward!*
1×  Star Piece

*Claim Reward!*
2000  Experience

*Claim Reward!*
1×  Golden Razz Berry

Rewards for whole set
2500  Experience2500×  Stardust

## Professor Willow dialogue

1st Part

* Hello, **TRAINER**! What’ve you been up to? Catching Pokémon? Exploring a new Route, perhaps?
* As for me, I’ve been absorbed in reading a research article about the Order Pokémon, Zygarde.
* The writer hypothesizes that Zygarde monitors the ecosystem from deep within the cave where it lives. And when the ecosystem falls into disarray, it appears and reveals its secret power.
* I wonder if it ventures outside for other reasons. Here’s an idea for a paper: “Zygarde Habitats and Migration Patterns”!
* What do you think? I wonder what other activities and locales might interest Zygarde...
* Try to come up with a few theories while you’re out exploring!

2nd Part

* Welcome back, **TRAINER**!
* While you were out, I caught up on observational reports from local Trainers.
* Curiously, several mentioned amorphous, green blobs they found along Routes. Some Trainers even thought they might be alive!
* I have a theory about what those wobbly blobs might be, but I’d like to review my research materials first. Maybe even reread that article from earlier...
* In the meantime, please continue your fieldwork. I’m positive I’ll have a less amorphous update by the time you get back.
* Oh, and I suggest you power up your Pokémon, just in case you run into anything unexpected out there!

3rd Part

* There you are, **TRAINER**! You’ll never guess what happened!
* As I combed through my notes, I saw something blur past me and come to a screeching halt outside the lab.
* It moved fast, but I’m almost positive it was the very Pokémon I’ve been investigating: Zygarde!
* It might still be there. Check it out, and here—take this. I’ll explain how to use it once you’re back.

4th Part

* Incredible, **TRAINER**!
* So it really was Zygarde!
* Zygarde is a curious Pokémon. It’s made of Zygarde Cells, and its appearance depends on the number of cells it has gathered.
* I’d say this one has about 10% of its cells. It’ll change and grow as it collects more.
* And that’s what my gift is for! The Zygarde Cube can be used to store the Zygarde Cells that you find. You can think of it as a nest for those cells.
* And as for where can you find those cells... Do you recall those green blobs that have been found along Routes? I reckon they were, in fact, Zygarde Cells!
* Could I ask you to test that hypothesis, **TRAINER**?

5th Part

* Excellent work finding your first Zygarde Cell, **TRAINER**!
* You’re off to a great start to assembling Zygarde’s forms, but there’s a long journey ahead of you.
* It looks like this Zygarde needs to collect 250 cells to reach its Complete Forme. It seems the cells are only gathering along Routes, so you’ve got a lot of traveling in your future!
* I can’t wait for you to get started—just think of all the Pokémon and friends you’ll meet on the way!
* Explore a few more Routes, and I suggest you use an Incense while you’re out there. We’ve got to keep up with our studies of other Pokémon as well!

6th Part

* Welcome back, **TRAINER**!
* You traveled five entire Routes?! Well done! That adventurous spirit is what makes you such a joy to work with.
* I’m sure Zygarde appreciates your perseverance too. And your efforts will be well-rewarded! In its Complete Forme, Zygarde has enough power to overwhelm even Xerneas or Yveltal.
* Zygarde can radiate high-powered energy from the orifice on its chest. It uses force to neutralize those who harm the ecosystem.
* That’s some good motivation for us to each do our part, eh? Even little things, like recycling when we can. But I don’t think we should need a threat to want to care for our surroundings.
* After all, Pokémon and even Trainers like yourself do their best in a healthy environment—we should all work hard to make the world a place where everyone can thrive.
* I’ll leave you with that thought, **TRAINER**. Smooth travels on your journey to gather Zygarde Cells, and let me be the first to know when you’ve collected enough to see its Complete Forme. I’ll be waiting on the edge of my seat!

## References

1. ↑ Celebrate the launch of Routes with the Blaze New Trails event!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2023-07-20.