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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 92 | 294 | 388 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 92 | 294 | 388 | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Zacian learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
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 Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Zacian is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
12 | Solar Blade | Grass | 125 | 100 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
66 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
67 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
68 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
69 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
84 | Tail Slap | Normal | 25 | 85 | |
85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Zacian is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
97 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 85 | 100 |
Zacian sprites
Where to find Zacian
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
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 |
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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 |
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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