Competitive Information for Zacian [Sword/Shield]
Fairy
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zacian? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Zacian, a phenomenal Pokémon boasting Fairy attributes. Zacian is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Delve into Zacian's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
- Slash
Ready for single battles? Zacian is a prodigious Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using devastating physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zacian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zacian's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zacian's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zacian? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Sacred Sword
- Substitute
- Protect
In double battles, Zacian's Physical Sweeper role is a exalted. Previously, this build dominated competitions. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with forceful physical power. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. With a Rusted Sword equipped to it, if held by a zacian, this item changes its forme to crowned sword.
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Zacian takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Zacian this turn).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
- Slash
Zacian thrives as a glorious Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Zacian's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zacian's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zacian's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Psycho Cut is a physical 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zacian can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zacian.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zacian can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Zacian
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break, Psychic Fangs
Moves that boost Zacian's stats
- Agility
- Howl
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Zacian
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Zacian in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Zacian's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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