Which Zacian set has the highest damage output?

Question

so I got here three different sets for zacian and it says the 2nd zacian beats the other two.
1st zacian :
Zacian @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 HP / 76 Atk / 28 Def / 4 SpD / 148 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Iron Head
- Substitute
- Sacred Sword
- Protect
2nd zacian :
Zacian @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Substitute
- Protect
zacian 3: Zacian @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Level: 50
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 68 HP / 172 Atk / 12 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Play Rough
- Iron Head
- Sacred Sword
- Protect

Comments

What are the benchmarks on set 1 and set 3 for?

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https://ibb.co/0Zq2WT9
u looking for this?

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No. Worded differently, you're being asked for the strategy behind the EV spreads on set 1 and 3 because they are atypical.

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Is this against a certain Pokemon or no?

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Ah I don't have the strats. These are just sets I got from pokepastes lol. I jus wanna know which one is the best

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You mean which has the highest attack stat?

Answer 1

I inputted these three Zacian into Pokémon Showdown and their total Attack stat was as follows:

Zacian 1: 176 Base Atk
Zacian 2: 182 Base Atk
Zacian 3: 172 Base Atk

If you quickly glance at the sets, you will see that Zacian 2 & 3 have the same nature, but Zacian 2 has higher EVs, automatically making Zacian 2 higher than 3. The Adamant nature for Zacian 1 shakes things up a bit, but ultimately Zacian 2, a much more standard set in my opinion, is the hardest-hitting Zacian of the three. Hope I helped!

Comments

just as i expected. the damage calcs are reliable asf putting these sets against eachother