Zacian
TL;DR. Zacian is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 660. Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle.
Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle.
Stat spread.
Total of 660. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Zacian in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zacian reaches 3,829 CP at level 40 and 4,381 CP as a best buddy.
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Zacian in competitive play.
Zacian is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Zacian.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zacian, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zacian?
Zacian is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Zacian weak to?
Zacian takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zacian resistant to?
Zacian is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.
Does Zacian evolve?
Zacian does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Zacian from?
Zacian was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0888.
What are Zacian's base stats?
Zacian has HP 92, Attack 120, Defense 115, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 115, and Speed 138. Total base stat total: 660.
What are Zacian's abilities?
Zacian can have the ability Intrepid Sword.
Is Zacian legendary or mythical?
Yes. Zacian is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Zacian's best stat?
Zacian's highest base stat is Speed at 138, which ranks 1st of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Zacian good?
Zacian has a base stat total of 660, the 22nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Fairy-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Zacian as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zacian is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Zacian vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zacian | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 92 | 67 | +25 |
| Attack | 120 | 65 | +55 |
| Defense | 115 | 70 | +45 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 77 | +3 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Speed | 138 | 66 | +72 |
| Total | 660 | 429 | +231 |
Zacian appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Zacian is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Zacian isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Zacian is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Zacian appears in 2 episodes.
From JN042 (2020-10-23) through JN045 (2020-11-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Zacian partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Zacian partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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