コアパニッシャーCore Punisher

Battles Type  Dragon Category  Special PP  10(max. 16) Power  100 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not makecontact Affected byProtect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected byMirror Move Affected byKing's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies

Availability Introduced  Generation VII Not aTM,TR,HM, orMove Tutor move.

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Contest Spectaculars Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0  Jamming  0

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Core Enforcer (Japanese:コアパニッシャーCore Punisher) is a damage-dealingDragon-typemove introduced inGeneration VII. It is one of thesignature moves ofZygarde.

It can be upgraded to the special moveNihil Light by Zygarde Complete Forme whenMega Evolved.

Effect

Core Enforcer deals damage. If the target has already used a move or had a Bag item used on it by its Trainer in the same turn, Core Enforcer also suppresses the target's Ability while it remains in battle.

The target's Ability will not be suppressed if Core Enforcer misses or if the target is immune to orprotected from the move. It cannot suppressMultitype,Stance Change,Schooling,Comatose,Shields Down,Disguise,RKS System,Battle Bond,Power Construct, orAs One.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Core Enforcer cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Core Enforcer cannot be selected in a battle.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

IfZygarde knows Core Enforcer when itMega Evolves, Core Enforcer will becomeNihil Light until Zygarde returns to its Complete Forme.

When used by 10% or 50% Forme Zygarde, Core Enforcer damages targets in range of its beam. When used by Complete Forme Zygarde, Core Enforcer instead damages targets in an area of effect after a delay.

Description

Learnset

Byleveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VIII	IX
						SwSh	ZA
0718		Zygarde All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	1	1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0718		Zygarde		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Zygarde Cube
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Masters EX

Notes:

• Core Enforcer:
  • Sygna Suit Serena & Zygarde have the passiveskillPiercing Gaze when Zygarde is in its Complete Forme, which makes their use of this move never miss.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Zygarde Complete Forme TheZ-shape Zygarde 50% Forme TheZ-shape
The user attacks by firing off a powerful beam that scorches across the battlefield as if carving out the letter Z.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Zygarde Complete Forme opens the mouth on its chest and forms an orb of light blue energy surrounded by a green aura and blue hexagons in front of it. Then, it fires a beam of multicolored energy from the orb at the opponent, carving a light greenZ-shape on the ground in the process. TheZ-shape starts glowing before the ground around it explodes.
Squishy	Forming a More Perfect Union!		Debut
Z2	Forming a More Perfect Union!		Debut
	Zygarde 50% Forme forms an orb of green energy in front of its mouth. Then, it fires a beam of multiple shades of green energy with green hexagons around it from the orb at the opponent, carving a bright greenZ-shape on the ground in the process. TheZ-shape starts glowing before a burst of energy is released upwards, damaging every opponent nearby.
Amethio's Zygarde	The Earthshaking White Zygarde		None
	Zygarde 10% Forme forms an orb of green energy in front of its mouth. Then, it fires a beam of multiple shades of green energy with green hexagons around it from the orb at the opponent, carving a bright greenZ-shape on the ground in the process. TheZ-shape starts glowing before a burst of energy is released upwards, damaging the opponent.
Amethio's Zygarde	HZ125		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Zygarde Complete Forme
The user attacks by firing off a powerful beam that scorches the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Zygarde Complete Forme attacks the opponent with a ray of energy coming from the opening in its chest.
Zygarde (Adventures)	Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!		Debut

In other generations

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Core Enforcer was the firstGeneration VIImove seen in theanimated series. It was used by twoZygarde CoresnicknamedSquishy andZ2 inForming a More Perfect Union!, prior to the release ofPokémon Sun and Moon.

In other languages

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

This article is part ofProject Moves and Abilities, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.

• Moves
• Moves that target all adjacent foes
• Dragon-type moves
• Special moves
• Generation VII moves
• Signature moves
• Moves that affect Abilities
• Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
• Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Moves that were used in the animated series before their game debut