No. 0888 · Generation VIII · Galar

Zacian

The Warrior Pokémon

Fairy

Weak to Poison Steel

Sprite

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.

Fairy

Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle.

Height2.8 m

Weight110.0 kg

AbilitiesIntrepid Sword

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 660. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 92

Attack 120

Defense 115

Sp. Attack 80

Sp. Defense 115

Speed 138

Total660

660 base stat total, the 22nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Fairy-types.

138 base Speed, Zacian's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 64 Fairy-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack254

GO Defense236

GO Stamina192

Max CP (L40)3,829

Max CP (L50)4,329

Best buddy (L51)4,381

Raid catch CP 2,100–2,188 (L20). Weather boosted 2,625–2,735 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Zacian first appeared on September 26, 2024, during Legendary Heroes.

September 26, 2024Zacian
May 29, 2025Crowned Sword

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026, 5-star (Crowned Sword).

Dates	Raid	Event
Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026	5-starCrowned Sword	Regular rotation
Sep 9 to Sep 16, 2026	5-starHero of Many Battles	Regular rotation
Jul 26, 2026	5-starHero of Many Battles	Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event
Jul 12, 2026	5-starHero of Many Battles	Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 9, 2026	5-starCrowned Sword	The Road of Legends
Jul 6, 2026	5-starHero of Many Battles	The Road of Legends

Full Zacian GO history

Competitive

Zacian in competitive play.

Zacian is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers

Choice Band Wallbreaker

Play Rough / Crunch / Wild Charge / Close Combat

ItemChoice Band
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraDark, Ground, Fairy

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #590 68.5 score

Master League #2 97.8 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Forme

Zacian Crowned

Sprites · Sound

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.

Zacian 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Zacian is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Poison Steel

½× Resists

Fighting Bug Dark

0× Immune to

Dragon

Comparison

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

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Game appearances

Zacian appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Zacian is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Zacian.

Every main-series game Zacian is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game

SwordObtainable
- One-time encounterTower Summit (Only one)
Sword exclusiveShiny locked
ShieldTrade
- Event
Sword exclusive
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Sword. Event copies from Shield can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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