Pokémon GO Zygarde Cell: Full Guide to Get It 2025

Zygarde Cell is one of the most elusive resources in Pokémon GO - and it's absolutely essential if you want to unlock the Complete Forme Zygarde, whether you're aiming to dominate the Master League or simply complete your Pokédex.

This guide clears up the confusion and walks you through exactly how to get Zygarde Cells in Pokémon GO, including important daily limits you need to know. Let's dive in!

Part 1. Prerequisites: Get Zygarde and Zygarde Cube

Before you can begin farming Zygarde Cells in Pokémon GO, you must first obtain both Zygarde and the Zygarde Cube. The Zygarde Cube is essential, it's the storage device that holds every cell you collect. Without it, Zygarde Cells will never spawn on your map, no matter how many Routes you walk.

To get Zygarde and the Cube, you'll need to progress through the "From A to Zygarde" Special Research. This Research line is automatically triggered the first time you start following a Route. If it doesn't appear, try leveling your Trainer to at least Level 35, or simply keep playing if you're a returning player. Niantic sometimes delays the trigger based on your recent activity.

Once the Special Research is available, you don't have to complete the entire storyline. Just finish the tasks on Page 3, which rewards you with a Zygarde encounter (10% Forme) and the Zygarde Cube. Here are the tasks you'll need to complete:

• Walk 1 km
• Catch 10 Pokémon
• Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokémon
• Make 5 Great Throws
• Power up Pokémon 5 times
• Hatch an Egg

Forms	Zygarde (10% Forme)	Zygarde (50% Forme)	Zygarde (Complete Forme)
Appearance	Dog-like	Snake-like	Mecha-like
Type	Dragon and Ground	Dragon and Ground	Dragon and Ground
How to Get	Reward from "From A to Zygarde" Research	Use 50 Zygarde Cells to transform	Use 200 Zygarde Cells to transform

Part 2. How to Get Zygarde Cells in Pokémon GO

Zygarde Cells are unlike any other collectible in the game. They don't spawn in the wild, can't be obtained through Research, and won’t pop out of gifts or eggs. Instead, they are exclusively tied to the Pokémon GO Routes system. If you're not actively following a Route, you simply won't find any.

Here's exactly how to get Zygarde Cells in Pokémon GO step by step:

Step 1. Find a Route

Open Pokémon GO and tap the Nearby tab (bottom-right corner). Switch to the Routes tab to browse available paths in your area.

For farming purposes, shorter Routes, around 500 meters, are the most efficient. The length of a Route does not increase your chance of spawning a cell, so shorter = faster runs.

Step 2. Walk the Path

Start at the Route's marked Start Point and move toward the End Point. You don't need to stare at your phone the whole time - Zygarde Cells almost always spawn near the end, not in the middle of the Route.

Step 3. Slow Down Near the End

When you're about 50-100 meters away from the End Point, reduce your speed. This gives you time to spot the Zygarde Cell before completing the Route.

Step 4. Tap the Green Sparkle

Keep an eye out for a small, glowing green swirl on your map - that's the Zygarde Cell. It looks different from regular Pokémon spawns, and you have to tap it manually to collect it; simply walking over it won't work.

If you don't see the cell, try this: pause your Route, restart Pokémon GO, then resume the Route and walk around the area again. This trick helps you avoid wasting time walking multiple Routes just to find a single cell.

Part 3. Rules You Should Know About Zygarde Cells Farming

Spend hours walking Routes without seeing a single cell? You may break the hidden rules that govern Pokémon GO Zygarde Cell spawns. To farm efficiently and avoid wasted time, make sure you understand these three essential rules:

1. Daily Cap of 3 Cells

No matter how many Routes you walk, you can only collect up to 3 Zygarde Cells per day. Once you reach this limit, you won’t see any more cells until midnight local time resets the counter.

2. Each Route Only Works Once Per Day

A Route only has a chance to drop a cell the first time you walk it each day. If you repeat the same Route again, it will not spawn another Zygarde Cell. To maximize your daily total, make sure you're walking three different, unique Routes.

3. Beware of the "Loop" Trap

If you walk a Route from Point A → Point B, and immediately walk back Point B → Point A, the game often treats both directions as the same Route ID. When that happens, the return trip usually won't drop a Zygarde Cell.

Part 4. Is Zygarde Good in Pokémon GO

Is this legendary Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon actually worth the grind? The short answer is yes, absolutely. While the 10% and 50% Formes are decent, Complete Forme Zygarde is an absolute powerhouse and one of the strongest Pokémon you can bring into high-level PvP.

Below is a quick comparison of all Zygarde Forms in Pokémon GO:

	Max CP	Attack	Defense	Stamina
Zygarde (10% Forme)	2685	205	173	144
Zygarde (50% Forme)	3855	203	232	239
Zygarde (Complete Forme)	4208	184	207	389

• Vulnerable to: Ice (256%), Dragon (160%), Fairy (160%)
• Resistant to: Electric (24.4%), Fire (62.5%), P oison (62.5%), Rock (62.5%)

Thanks to its high CP, Complete Forme Zygarde ranks as an A+ Tier attacker in the Master League and an S Tier in the Ultra League. However, in PvE battles, its high HP combined with relatively low Attack makes it less effective compared to other Dragon-type attackers.

• Best PvP Moveset: Dragon Tail + Crunch and Earthquake
• Best PvE Moveset: Dragon Tail + Outrage

Part 5. Fastest Way to Find Zygarde Cells without Walking

Not everyone can head outside every day to grind Routes. Bad weather, physical limitations, inconsistent schedules, or living in rural areas with zero available Routes can make collecting Zygarde Cells almost impossible.

If you're unable to walk outdoors regularly, you can use a location simulation tool like TunesKit Location Changer to help. Unlike simple teleportation apps, TunesKit is designed to simulate natural movement, which is exactly what Pokémon GO requires for Route progress and Zygarde Cell spawning, as teleporting directly to the finish line won't trigger a cell.

Here's how TunesKit Location Changer applies to Pokémon GO Zygarde Cell farming:

1. Simulated Walking Along Routes

With TunesKit's Two-Spot Movement or Multi-Spot Movement modes, you can create a walking path that mirrors the Route's real GPS points. Once activated, the software automatically moves your location from the Route's start to its end - just like real walking.

2. Adjustable Walking Speed

To make sure Pokémon GO registers your movement correctly, TunesKit allows you to control your walking pace and stay under the recommended 10 km/h speed. This ensures Route progress counts normally, distance tracking is accurate, and Zygarde Cells can spawn at the end.

3. Joystick Mode for Manual Precision

If a Route has lots of turns, curves, or odd shapes, TunesKit's Joystick Mode lets you make real-time, manual adjustments to keep your avatar perfectly aligned with the Route. This helps prevent your character from drifting off the path - a common issue that can break Route progress.

Part 6. FAQs on Zygarde Cells in Pokémon GO

Part 7. Conclusion

This is all about how to get a Zygarde Cell in Pokémon GO. To begin with, you'll need to complete Page 3 of the From A to Zygarde Research to unlock Zygarde and the Zygarde Cube. Then walk Routes daily, up to three unique Routes per day, to earn a maximum of three Cells.

Once you gather enough Cells, evolving into Complete Forme Zygarde is absolutely worth it. Its incredible bulk and strong PvP performance make it a top pick in both Ultra League and Master League.