What is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty. It is considered canon within the franchise. The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was ZAFT's newest and most advanced mobile suit during the Second Alliance-PLANT War, alongside the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam.

What was the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam developed from?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam evolution tree.

Which factions operated the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was operated by BUILD DiVERS, Minerva Corps, Team FAITH and Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.

How big is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam stands 18.08 m tall, is armoured in Variable Phase Shift armor.

Which Gundam series does the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam appear in?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E., 30th Gundam Perfect Mission, GBFT and Gundam Build Fighters Try (plus 2 more).

Which Gundam games is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam in?

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is playable in 16 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny (plus 8 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.

ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

ZGMF-X42S

ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam at a glance

Timeline: Cosmic Era
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004)
Developed from: ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam
Led to: 7 units — BN-876 Scramble Gundam, GN-0000DVR/S Gundam 00 Sky, Gundam Areus and 4 more
Gunpla kits: 16 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/zgmf-x42s-destiny-gundam

ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit from Gundam Cosmic Era — ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is the titular mobile suit of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. It is piloted by Shinn Asuka.

Within the story, the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam first appears in 74 C.E.

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. It in turn led to 7 derived units — BN-876 Scramble Gundam, GN-0000DVR/S Gundam 00 Sky, Gundam Areus, Gundam Artemis, Gundam Destiny Sky and ZGMF-X42SCV Destiny Gundam Honoo and 1 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam has appeared in 24 Gundam releases across 2004–2022, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E., Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II and Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2 and 19 more.

It was fielded by BUILD DiVERS, Minerva Corps, Team FAITH and Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.

16 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: ZGMF-X42S
Classification: Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty
Universe: Cosmic Era
Canon status: canon
Overall height: 18.08 m
Power source: Hyper-Deuterion Engine
Armor: Variable Phase Shift armor
First seen: 74 C.E.
Last seen: 74 C.E.

Special Equipment & Features

Neutron Jammer Canceller
Voiture Lumiere propulsion system (Wings of Light)
Mirage Colloid System

Production Timeline

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam has appeared in 8 releases from 2004 to 2020.

2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future — Other · 1 episodes
2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E. — Other
2009 — 30th Gundam Perfect Mission — Other · 1 episodes
2014 — GBFT — Other · 25 episodes
2014 — Gundam Build Fighters Try — TV Anime · 25 episodes
2019 — Two Girls in Love with High Grade Model Kits — TV Anime
2020 — Gundam Build Divers Battlogue — ONA · 1 episodes

Games featuring the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is playable in 16 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II
2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
2010 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game)
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 XBoost
2022 — SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Development Lineage

Developed from

ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam

Develops into & variants

Operators: BUILD DiVERS, Minerva Corps, Team FAITH, Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty

ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Model Kits

16 catalogued model kits for the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam (plus 5 figures and other collectibles), including these 8:

HGUC ZGMF-X42S-REVOLUTION Destiny Gundam (Heine Westenfluss Custom) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019 · ¥2,200
HGCE ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019 · ¥2,200
HGUC ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam (Revive Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019 · ¥2,200
SD Gundam EX-Standard Destiny Gundam — SDEX grade · SD · released 2016 · ¥660
RG ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam — RG grade · 1/144 · released 2013 · ¥2,500
MG 1/100 Destiny Gundam — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2007 · ¥5,280
HGSEED ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Clear Color Ver. — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2006 · ¥1,600
BB ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam — SD grade · SD · released 2006 · ¥800

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Frequently asked questions about the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

What is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is a prototype general-purpose mobile suit from the Cosmic Era timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty. It is considered canon within the franchise. The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was ZAFT's newest and most advanced mobile suit during the Second Alliance-PLANT War, alongside the ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam.
What was the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam developed from?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was developed from ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?: 7 units were developed from or built as variants of the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam: BN-876 Scramble Gundam, GN-0000DVR/S Gundam 00 Sky, Gundam Areus, Gundam Artemis, Gundam Destiny Sky, ZGMF-X42SCV Destiny Gundam Honoo and ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II.
Which factions operated the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam was operated by BUILD DiVERS, Minerva Corps, Team FAITH and Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty.
How big is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam stands 18.08 m tall, is armoured in Variable Phase Shift armor.
Which Gundam series does the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam appear in?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam appears in 8 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E., 30th Gundam Perfect Mission, GBFT and Gundam Build Fighters Try (plus 2 more).
Which Gundam games is the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam in?: The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is playable in 16 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Alliance vs. Z.A.F.T. II, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2, Mobile Suit Gundam Vs. Gundam Next, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3, Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (Game) and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny (plus 8 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (2004), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam?: Yes — 16 model kits are catalogued for the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam, alongside 5 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (21). Reference: Gundam Wiki.