Zacian (Crowned Sword) Raid Guide
Weak to Fire, Ground — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Zacian (Crowned Sword).
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Zacian (Crowned Sword). Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Cloudy, Snow
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 254
- Base Defense
- 236
- Base Stamina
- 192
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,152 | 2,678 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,243 | 2,790 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Hero forme Zacian is pure Fairy; Crowned Sword is Fairy/Steel. Either way, counter it with Steel (for Hero) or Fire and Ground (for Crowned). It's a bulky fight best done with 3-4 trainers. Crowned Zacian with Behemoth Blade is a defining Master League attacker and a strong raid Steel/Fairy — a rare Pokemon that's elite in multiple roles. This is a marquee build for competitive players; casual trainers can prioritize it if they dabble in Master League.
Zacian (Crowned Sword) resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn at 28 DPS against Zacian (Crowned Sword). Blacephalon (27.3) and Primal Groudon (27.2) follow.
What is Zacian (Crowned Sword) weak to?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) takes super effective damage from Fire, Ground-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 26.8 DPS against Zacian (Crowned Sword)). With mixed teams plan for 5 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Zacian (Crowned Sword) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 27.3 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Reshiram and Landorus (Therian) are the next ones down.
Can Zacian (Crowned Sword) be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
Cloudy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,678–2,790 CP instead of 2,152–2,243. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Zacian (Crowned Sword) worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Zacian (Crowned Sword) ranks #16 among Fairy-type raid attackers (Tier C). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
The counter list on this page is for beating Zacian (Crowned Sword). For the moves Zacian (Crowned Sword) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.