Zacian (Crowned Sword) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Zacian (Crowned Sword)
Editor's Verdict — Is Zacian (Crowned Sword) Worth Raiding?
In its Crowned Sword forme (Fairy/Steel), Zacian is a Master League powerhouse and one of the strongest attackers in the game. Build it if you play Master League — it's a top-tier pick that also raids as a Steel and Fairy.
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) is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with fairy/steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 28.000 DPS. Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Zacian (Crowned Sword) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Zacian (Crowned Sword) is weak to Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Zacian (Crowned Sword) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Zacian (Crowned Sword) is Mega Blaziken (28.000 DPS), Blacephalon (27.333 DPS), and Primal Groudon (27.200 DPS).
Catching Zacian (Crowned Sword): After defeating Zacian (Crowned Sword), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2152 and 2243 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2678-2790 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Zacian (Crowned Sword) from raids will have exactly 2243 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
The best counter for Zacian (Crowned Sword) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 28.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (27.333 DPS) and Primal Groudon (27.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Zacian (Crowned Sword) weak to?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is weak to Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Zacian (Crowned Sword) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Zacian (Crowned Sword) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Zacian (Crowned Sword) from raids will have 2243 CP at level 20, or 2790 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2152. If you see 2243 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Zacian (Crowned Sword) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword)?
For the best moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Zacian (Crowned Sword) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Zacian (Crowned Sword) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Zacian (Crowned Sword) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (27.333 DPS) and Reshiram (23.929 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Zacian (Crowned Sword) in raids?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is weather boosted during cloudy,snow weather. When boosted, Zacian (Crowned Sword) is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2678-2790 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.