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Its 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}, one of the children of Loki. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf which was foretold to bring the gods great trouble and harm. Because of this, the gods prepared three {{wp|Legcuffs|fetters}} to bind him. Only the last of the shackles, {{wp|Gleipnir}}, a ribbon-like binding created by dwarfs, could hold him. The green scarf-like object around 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until {{wp|Ragnarök}}. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the right hand of {{wp|Týr}}, who courageously placed it in the wolf's jaws in a false pledge of good faith. This form could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. 10% Forme's appearance resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}. | Its 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}, one of the children of Loki. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf which was foretold to bring the gods great trouble and harm. Because of this, the gods prepared three {{wp|Legcuffs|fetters}} to bind him. Only the last of the shackles, {{wp|Gleipnir}}, a ribbon-like binding created by dwarfs, could hold him. The green scarf-like object around 10% Forme's neck could be based on Gleipnir, which is said to hold until {{wp|Ragnarök}}. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the right hand of {{wp|Týr}}, who courageously placed it in the wolf's jaws in a false pledge of good faith. This form could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. 10% Forme's appearance resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}. | ||
Its Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of Loki. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of the balance between life and death. Given that both Fenrir and Jörmungandr were fated to die fighting against the gods during Ragnarok, it is possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself, who also fights a god during Ragnarok and is killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the flag of | Its Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of {{wp|Hel (location)|Helheim}}, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of Loki. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, which may have inspired Zygarde's theme of the balance between life and death. Given that both Fenrir and Jörmungandr were fated to die fighting against the gods during Ragnarok, it is possible that the Complete Forme is based on Loki himself, who also fights a god during Ragnarok and is killed. The colors on Complete Forme's chest match the colors of the {{wp|flag of France}}. The red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas, as this forme exceeds both of their powers. | ||
Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically those in the genus {{wp|planaria}}. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent a cell's membranes. | Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically those in the genus {{wp|planaria}}. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent a cell's membranes. | ||