During Pokemon GO's Blaze New Trail event, players finally have the chance to capture one of the legendary Pokemon from generation 6, Zygarde. In this guide, PoGo players will not only learn how to get Zygarde but they'll also learn how to change its form and collect Zygarde Cells.
How to Get Zygarde (10% Forme) in Pokemon GO
Players can get Zygarde (10% Forme) by completing the first three sections of the 'From A to Zygarde' Special Research Tasks available from July 21, 10 AM Local Time (though some players have reported getting access before this). As long as the player logs in between July 21, 10 AM Local Time, and July 24, 8 PM Local Time, they'll have access to the following tasks to complete at their leisure.
Step One
- Walk 1km (Reward: 5 Pinap Berries)
- Catch 10 Pokemon (Reward: 5 Potions)
- Use 5 Berries to help catch Pokemon (Reward: 5 Pokeballs)
Completion reward: 500 Stardust
Step Two
- Make 5 Great Throws (Reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Power up Pokemon 5 times (Reward: 10 Nanab Berries)
- Hatch an Egg (Reward: 10 Pokeballs)
Completion reward: 1000 Stardust
Step Three
- Claim Reward! (Reward: 10 Great Balls)
- Claim Reward! (Reward: 10 Super Potions)
- Claim Reward! (Reward: 1000 Stardust)
Completion reward: Zygarde (10% Forme) and a Zygarde Cube
How to Change Zygarde's Form in Pokemon GO
Zygarde's form can be changed by using Zygarde Cells, which are collectible items that will be stored in the Zygarde Cube acquired from completing step three of the special research tasks. Collecting 50 Zygarde Cells will allow the player to transform Zygarde into its 50% and complete form.
How To Find Zygarde Cells in Pokemon GO
The key to finding Zygarde Cells is the new Routes feature, introduced in the latest update. Players can use other players' created Routes by checking the closest ones using the Nearby function. However, to create Routes, players will need to use a PokeStop or Gym. As of the time of writing, only a select number of people can create Routes. The functionality is rolling out to players worldwide.
Once players are walking on a Route, they have a chance of finding Zygarde Cells. Just look for the shiny yellow/greenish icons on the map. Just make you have access to the Zygarde Cube first, or else the Cells cannot be collected. Niantic might add more methods for collecting Zygarde Cells in the future, but this is the only way for now. Here's a list of the other bonuses players acquire by checking out the Routes mechanic:
- Follow a Route to its end for the first time to earn a new Route Badge.
- Pokemon will be more attracted to Incense when exploring a Route for the first time.
- Earn Buddy Candy more quickly.
- Earn an XP bonus for the first Route you complete each day. After completing Routes for seven days, you’ll receive an increased XP bonus.
- Earn a Buddy Heart when you complete a Route while adventuring with your buddy.
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