MetaMons competitive notes
Mega Zygarde is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 778 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a special attacking profile. Build around what Mega Zygarde actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Mega Zygarde takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Mega Zygarde into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- HP (216)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (70)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 100)
- BST
- 778 (legendary-grade for the format)
Mega Zygarde is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 778 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 100) and a special attacking profile. Build around what Mega Zygarde actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Mega Zygarde
Mega Zygarde is the Order Pokémon a Dragon/Ground type Pokémon and a Legendary Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 778.
What is Mega Zygarde weak to?
Mega Zygarde is a Dragon/Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It resists Fire, Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
How to counter Mega Zygarde
To counter Mega Zygarde in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Dragon or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dragon/Ground STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Mega Zygarde in competitive teams
Mega Zygarde can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Mega Zygarde on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
