Zacian (Hero) Raid Guide
Weak to Poison, Steel — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Zacian (Hero).
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Zacian (Hero). Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Cloudy
- 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 (Hero) resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Zacian (Hero)?
The top counter is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash at 25.6 DPS against Zacian (Hero). Shadow Metagross (25.5) and Mega Metagross (25.1) follow.
What is Zacian (Hero) weak to?
Zacian (Hero) takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Zacian (Hero)?
3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 24.8 DPS against Zacian (Hero)). 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 (Hero) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Deoxys (Attack) at 22.6 DPS, 88% of what the top counter deals. Zacian (Crowned sword) and Eternatus are the next ones down.
Can Zacian (Hero) 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 (Hero)?
Cloudy. 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 (Hero) worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Zacian (Hero) ranks #19 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 (Hero)?
The counter list on this page is for beating Zacian (Hero). For the moves Zacian (Hero) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.