Zygarde (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Zygarde 50% Forme's appearance is based on a serpent in the shape of the letter Z. It may also draw inspiration from both the {{wp|Níðhöggr}} and the sea serpent {{wp|Jörmungandr}} (also known as the Midgard Serpent or World Serpent). According to the {{wp|Prose Edda}}, Jörmungandr is punished by Odin by tossing it into the great ocean that encircles {{wp|Midgard}}. The serpent grew so large that he was able to surround the earth and grasp his own tail. {{wp|Níðhöggr}} is the serpent from the {{wp|Poetic Edda}} which resided at the bottom of the world tree {{wp|Yggdrasill}} and gnawed at its roots. The patterns spread across Zygarde 50% Forme's body are very similar to {{wp|ribose}} and {{wp|deoxyribose}} molecules. Its tail is possibly based in shape on {{wp|base pair}} {{wp|codons}}, the essential building blocks of the {{wp|DNA}} {{wp|double helix}}.

Its 10% Forme appears to be based on {{wp|Fenrir}}. In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a giant wolf forever growing. He was invited to stay in Asgard and was chained multiple times, but broke the shackles with ease. 10% Forme's razor sharp teeth may be an allusion to Fenrir biting off the hand of Tyr and his strength. The green scarf-like object around its neck could be based on Gleipnir, the rope that was able to bound Fenrir until Ragnarok. This form could also be based on {{wp|Garmr}}, the dog of Hel and watchdog that guards Hel's gate. Appearance-wise, 10% Forme resembles a {{wp|Doberman Pinscher}}.

Its Complete Forme is possibly based on {{wp|Hel (being)|Hel}}, the ruler of Helheim, the realm of the dead in Nordic myth. Along with Jörmungandr and Fenrir, Hel is a child of {{wp|Loki}}. Most incarnations depict her as a half alive and half dead being, continuing 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 Kalos. The red and blue markings on either side may represent Yveltal and Xerneas as this form exceeds both of their powers.

Zygarde Cell and Zygarde Core are based on cells. Both look similar to {{wp|flatworm}}s, specifically the planaria. Their appearances resemble the wide body of the {{wp|Tsuchinoko}}. The hexagons on them could represent the cell membranes of cells.

The order of Zygarde's 10%, 50%, and Complete Forme mirrors how powerful their counterpart is, with Fenrir being weakened by the gods to Hel/Loki being on equal-footing with the gods.