Zacian Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,329, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Zacian in Pokemon GO?

Zacian's best moveset is Metal Claw with Play Rough, worth 19.9 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Zacian's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zacian reaches 4,329 CP at level 50 and 3,829 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Zacian?

A 15/15/15 Zacian shows 2,188 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,735 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,641 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Metal Claw Play Rough 19.9 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Play Rough costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Zacian takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Bug0.39× Dark0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 254

Defense 236

Stamina 192

Stat total: 682
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,188 CP

Zacian moves

4 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Fang	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Metal Claw Best STAB	Steel	6	5	0.5s	12	10
Quick Attack	Normal	10	13	1.0s	10	13
Snarl	Dark	11	13	1.0s	11	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Play Rough Best STAB	Fairy	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Wild Charge	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Metal Claw	Steel	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Quick Attack	Normal	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Snarl	Dark	5	13	2	2.50	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Play Rough	Fairy	90	60	1.50	—
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Zacian runs Metal Claw with Play Rough — 19.9 DPS and 400 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Metal Claw and Iron Head.

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Rankings

Where Zacian places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#16	C	19.9	400	Metal Claw Play Rough
Steel	#18	C	21.9	440	Metal Claw Iron Head

Evolution

Zacian does not evolve.

Costumes & special forms 2

Zacian (Crowned sword) Crowned sword

Zacian (Hero) Hero

How to get Zacian

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	98	3,310
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	98	3,583
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,152	2,243
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,678	2,790
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,152	2,243
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,627	1,696
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,152	2,243

Zacian in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Into the Wild	9 Nov 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Raid Hour	9 Sep 2026	Raid boss	—

Is Zacian good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

#16 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier C, 19.9 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Fairy attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	54
Lv 2	169
Lv 3	285
Lv 4	400
Lv 5	516
Lv 6	632
Lv 7	747
Lv 8	863
Lv 9	978
Lv 10	1,094
Lv 11	1,203
Lv 12	1,313
Lv 13	1,422

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,532
Lv 15	1,641
Lv 16	1,750
Lv 17	1,860
Lv 18	1,969
Lv 19	2,078
Lv 20	2,188
Lv 21	2,297
Lv 22	2,407
Lv 23	2,516
Lv 24	2,626
Lv 25	2,735
Lv 26	2,844

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,954
Lv 28	3,063
Lv 29	3,173
Lv 30	3,282
Lv 31	3,337
Lv 32	3,392
Lv 33	3,446
Lv 34	3,501
Lv 35	3,556
Lv 36	3,610
Lv 37	3,665
Lv 38	3,720
Lv 39	3,774

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,829
Lv 41	3,878
Lv 42	3,927
Lv 43	3,976
Lv 44	4,025
Lv 45	4,075
Lv 46	4,125
Lv 47	4,176
Lv 48	4,227
Lv 49	4,278
Lv 50	4,329

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0888
Height: 2.80 m
Weight: 110.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0888_POKEMON_ZACIAN

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Zacian in Pokemon GO?

Zacian's best moveset is Metal Claw with Play Rough, worth 19.9 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Zacian's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Zacian takes super effective damage from Fire, Ground. It resists Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock. Dragon, Bug damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Zacian's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zacian reaches 4,329 CP at level 50 and 3,829 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Zacian?

A 15/15/15 Zacian shows 2,188 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,735 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,641 CP.

How do you get Zacian in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Into the Wild (November 2026).

Can Zacian be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Zacian is in the game. It could be shiny in Into the Wild (November 2026).

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