Mastering battle strategies against the legendary Fairy-type Zacian requires analyzing its vulnerabilities. This Gen 8 warrior appears in two distinct forms within raids, though trainers will always capture its Hero of Many Battles variant regardless of encounter.
When preparing for five-star raids, focus on assembling Poison and Steel-type specialists. Crucial poison attackers include Shadow Toxicroak and Nihilego, while steel teams benefit immensely from Mega Lucario and Shadow Metagross. Remote Raid Passes enable participation from any location.
Zacian Battle Tactics
- Primary Weakness – Poison & Steel damage
- Elite Poison Squad – Overqwil, Naganadel, Shadow Gengar
- Steel Specialists – Melmetal, Origin Dialga, Crowned Zamazenta
- Mega Reinforcement – Mega Beedrill enhances poison allies, while Mega Aggron boosts steel attackers
Shiny Availability
The gleaming variant of Hero of Many Battles Zacian debuted during September 2024’s Legendary Heroes event. Its Crowned Sword form gained shimmering capabilities through May 2025’s Go Fest Osaka, requiring special Crowned Sword Energy for transformation.
Combat Performance Metrics
- Raid Boss Strength – 52,195 Combat Power
- Capture Potential – Up to 2,735 CP during Cloudy weather
Optimal Moveset Configuration
Priority Skills:
- Fast: Snarl (Dark)
- Charged: Play Rough (Fairy)
Alternative Techniques:
- Fire Fang/Quick Attack (Fast)
- Wild Charge/Iron Head (Charged)
Mythological Inspiration
Zacian’s design draws from Arthurian legends, particularly Excalibur’s mythos. Its Crowned Sword form wields the “Fairy King’s Sword,” referencing ancient tales of divine weapons awaiting worthy champions. Paired with Zamazenta, these Galarian guardians embody heroic archetypes from British folklore.
