Competitive Information for Zacian [Scarlet/Violet]
Fairy
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Zacian? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Zacian is a sensational Fairy-typed Pokemon. It's common to find yourself dealing with Zacian when battling in the 9th generation meta. Zacian is considered strong enough to compete with Uber tiered Pokemon. Zacian's only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel.
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 / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Zacian? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
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
- Slash / Body Slam
- Psycho Cut / Psychic Fangs
Doubles Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ 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).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Poison moves are bad against Steel.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Zacian is: Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Iron Head / Slash
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Crunch
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Psychic Fangs / Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. Psychic Fangs or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Wild Charge / Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Play Rough
- Slash / Body Slam
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Sacred Sword is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fighting-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Wild Charge / Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. Wild Charge or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ 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).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. Wild Charge or Psychic Fangs are added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Wild Charge / Iron Head
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. Wild Charge or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Ice Fang
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Psychic Fangs / Slash
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. Psychic Fangs was added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Ice Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ 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).
◆ 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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Teratype Normal moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Slash / Body Slam
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic Fangs / Tera Blast
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Play Rough is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Zacian
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zacian recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Intrepid Sword, on switch-in Zacian's attack is raised by 1 stage. Once per battle. Wild Charge or Psychic Fangs are added to provide additional threat coverage. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Teratype Water moveset for Zacian
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Close Combat / Sacred Sword
- Slash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Zacian (Intrepid Sword)
Zacian is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. Once per battle. 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.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Zacian learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zacian can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV 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
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Zacian
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Zacian in Scarlet and Violet
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