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Pokemon X and Y Phase 10: Zygarde (Terminus Cave)

The third Kalos legendary, off-map most of the game. Terminus Cave is on the east end of Route 18.

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By Damodar Sharma Updated May 25, 2026 Walkthrough

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The third Kalos legendary, off-map most of the game. Terminus Cave is on the east end of Route 18.

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Zygarde (Terminus Cave)

The third Kalos legendary, off-map most of the game. Terminus Cave is on the east end of Route 18. The deepest chamber holds Zygarde — but the Ace Trainer guarding the entrance won't let you in until you're Champion.

Zygarde

Zygarde (50% Forme)

Dragon/Ground · Lv 70 · Ability: Aura Break

Moves: Dragon Pulse, Camouflage, Earthquake, Crunch.

Aura Break: Reverses Fairy Aura and Dark Aura effects (so Xerneas/Yveltal lose their abilities' boost when battling Zygarde).

How to find it: Fly to Couriway. North on Route 18, find Terminus Cave entrance. Inside, navigate through (you'll need Strength + Rock Smash). The Ace Trainer in front of Zygarde's chamber moves aside post-Hall of Fame. Walk in, save, fight Zygarde.

★ ★ ★ Catch strategy:
  1. Save before the chamber.
  2. Lead with False Swipe + Stun Spore / Glare for paralysis.
  3. Avoid switching — Zygarde's Crunch will hit your Ghosts hard.
  4. After 20+ turns, Timer Balls become 3× catch rate.
  5. Dusk Balls work too (Terminus Cave is dark).
  6. Master Ball is a guaranteed answer if you saved it.
Zygarde does NOT respawn if KO'd — be careful.

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