How to find Zygarde Cells in Pokemon Go

❘ Updated: 2024-01-26T10:11:00

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Routes in Pokemon go are the only place you can farm Zygarde cells.

Zygrade Cells in Pokemon Go can change Zygarde’s form but how exactly do you find these handy evolution resources in the game? We’ve got the answer for you right here.

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

If you’ve already caught your own, you might have noticed that you need Zygarde Cells to change its form. Zygarde has three forms (10% Forme, 50% Forme, and 100% Forme) with its final 100% Forme being one of the most powerful Pokemon in the game.

It’s going to take you a very long time to get your Zygarde to that point, but our simple guide to finding Zygarde Cells will hopefully help.

How to get more 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.

Zygarde Cells showing up on a Route in Pokemon Go

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 still 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 already looking like one of the most powerful fighters in the Ultra League and Master League formats.

That’s everything you need to know about finding Zygarde Cells! While you’re here, check out some more Pokemon Go guides below: