Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Zacian
Say it: ZAY-see-un
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Zacian is the Warrior Pokémon — Fairy Legendary from Galar (Hero of Many Battles; Crowned Sword is a form change in raids). In Pokémon GO it is a top Fairy/Fighting attacker with Metal Claw / Snarl / Quick Attack / Fire Fang + Play Rough / Close Combat / Iron Head / Wild Charge. Fairy helps against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting; Steel and Poison hit Fairy hard. Catch from Legendary raids and events.
Say it: ZAY-see-un
Zacian (#888) is a Fairy Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO (Hero of Many Battles form). Trainers use it as a premier Fairy raid attacker with Metal Claw / Snarl / Quick Attack / Fire Fang + Play Rough / Close Combat / Iron Head / Wild Charge. Against Zacian, lead with Steel or Poison. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Zacian Hero form is Fairy/Fighting raid and PvP threat — Crowned form changes typing; confirm form on catch screen.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Quick Attack + Close Combat / Play Rough is the usual kit; Metal Claw + Iron Head for Steel lean. Crowned Sword is a raid form change — not a separate power-up. Shadow Zacian is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Zacian is your opponent, Poison, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 254
- Defense
- 236
- Stamina
- 192
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Nihilego · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Mega Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Shadow Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 5. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Scolipede · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 7. Gengar · beats Poison
Lick + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Nidoking · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 9. Nidoqueen · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
- 10. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 11. Dragalge · beats Poison
Acid + Gunk Shot
- 12. Salazzle · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Roserade · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 2. Victreebel · beats Poison
Acid + Sludge Bomb
- 3. Toxicroak · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 4. Muk · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
- 5. Weezing · beats Poison
Infestation + Sludge Bomb
- 6. Seviper · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Poison Fang
- 7. Skuntank · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
- 8. Garbodor · beats Poison
Infestation + Gunk Shot
- 9. Ariados · beats Poison
Poison Sting + Cross Poison
- 10. Qwilfish · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Aqua Tail
- 11. Crobat · beats Poison
Air Slash + Sludge Bomb
- 12. Tentacruel · beats Poison
Poison Jab + Sludge Wave
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Zacian’s always-available TM pool. Quick Attack + Close Combat covers most Fighting/Fairy needs.
Fast
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel STAB
- Fire Fang · Standard
Fire coverage
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy nuke
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel coverage
- Wild Charge · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- metal claw
- snarl
- quick attack
- fire fang
Charged
- play rough
- iron head
- wild charge
- close combat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #147 of 954 · CP 1477
Quick Attack + Wild Charge
- Ultra League · rank #99 of 747 · CP 2461
Quick Attack + Wild Charge
- Master League · rank #12 of 1023 · CP 4329
Quick Attack + Wild Charge
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Recommended vs these bosses
- Palkia · Water / Dragon
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…ague — S-Tier Picks (No CP Cap) Pokémon Type Best Fast Move Best Charged Moves Role Notes Zacian (Crowned Sword) Fairy / Steel Metal Claw Close Combat / Behemoth Bash Lead / Closer #1 ML…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…uian) Shadow Claw Overheat Mystical Fire UL attacker; Ghost / Fire coverage is underrated Zacian (Crowned) Metal Claw Close Combat Behemoth Bash ML lead; undisputed #1 Master League Poké…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…abolic Charge / Zap Cannon Master League — Legendary Power Slot Pokémon Role Moveset Lead Zacian (Crowned) Lead Metal Claw / Close Combat / Behemoth Bash Safe Switch Palkia (Origin) Pivo…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…rd 7 Shadow Weavile Snarl Foul Play Dark/Ice Dark and Ice dual utility against Giratina 8 Zacian (Crowned) Metal Claw Behemoth Bash Fairy/Steel Fairy hits Dragon; Steel resists Dragon mo…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…oir Charm Dazzling Gleam Psychic/ Fairy Fairy hits Fighting; Mega boost for Fairy lobby 7 Zacian (Crowned) Metal Claw Behemoth Bash Fairy/Steel Fairy super effective; Steel resists Psych…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).