Zacian
Zacian is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Zacian is a Legendary Pokémon from Pokémon Sword & Shield along with Zamazenta.
Zacian attacks so gracefully that its movements can even captivate its opponents. It holds what appears to be a sword in its mouth.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0888 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fairy |
| Species | Warrior Pokémon |
| Height | 2.8 m (9′02″) |
| Weight | 110.0 kg (242.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Intrepid Sword |
| Local № | 0398 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 10 (1.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 330 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 92 | 294 | 388 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 138 | 252 | 412 | |
| Total | 660 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0888 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fairy Steel |
| Species | Warrior Pokémon |
| Height | 2.8 m (9′02″) |
| Weight | 355.0 kg (782.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Intrepid Sword |
| Local № | 0398 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 10 (1.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 350 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 92 | 294 | 388 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 148 | 270 | 434 | |
| Total | 700 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Zacian does not evolve.
Zacian changes
- In Generation 8, Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) has a base Attack of 130.
- In Generation 8, Zacian (Crowned Sword) has a base Attack of 170.
- In Generation 8, Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) has a base experience yield of 335.
- In Generation 8, Zacian (Crowned Sword) has a base experience yield of 360.
Pokédex entries
Hero of Many Battles
| Sword | Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle. |
|---|---|
| Shield | This Pokémon has slumbered for many years. Some say it’s Zamazenta’s elder sister—others say the two Pokémon are rivals. |
Crowned Sword
| Sword | Now armed with a weapon it used in ancient times, this Pokémon needs only a single strike to fell even Gigantamax Pokémon. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Able to cut down anything with a single strike, it became known as the Fairy King’s Sword, and it inspired awe in friend and foe alike. |
Moves learned by Zacian
Moves learnt by level up
Zacian does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Zacian does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Zacian cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Zacian learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| 1 | Sacred Sword | Fighting | 90 | 100 | |
| 11 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 22 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 44 | Noble Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 55 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 66 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 77 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 88 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Zacian does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Zacian is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Zacian sprites
Where to find Zacian
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Zacian questions
- What is a good moveset for Zacian?
- Are Zacian's sword and Zamazenta's shield their items, a part of them, or something else?
- How does Zacian get Behemoth Blade?
- Why is Zacian a fairy-type ?
- How did Zacian-Crowned bypass my opponent's Obstagoon's Obstruct?
- What is a solid counter for Zacian - Crowned?
- Why is normal Zacian in AG?
- How to re-encounter Zacian/Zamazenta after KOing it?
- Do Dynamax Cannon, Behemoth Bash and Behemoth Blade also deal double damage to Gigantamaxed Pokemon?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Zacian |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ザシアン (Zashian) |
| German | Zacian |
| French | Zacian |
| Italian | Zacian |
| Spanish | Zacian |
| Korean | 자시안 (jasian) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 苍响 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蒼響 |
| English |
Warrior Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | つわものポケモン |
| German | Krieger-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Valeureux |
| Italian | Pokémon Guerriero |
| Spanish | Pokémon Guerrero |
| Korean | 강자포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 强者宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 強者寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cyan
- greenish-blue color