Zacian
S#0888 · Gen 8 · BST 690
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
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Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 167 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 170 | 135 | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Lonely | 187 ▲ | 121 ▼ | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Brave | 187 ▲ | 135 | 100 | 135 | 142 ▼ |
| Adamant | 187 ▲ | 135 | 90 ▼ | 135 | 158 |
| Naughty | 187 ▲ | 135 | 100 | 121 ▼ | 158 |
| Bold | 153 ▼ | 148 ▲ | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Docile(neutral) | 170 | 135 | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Relaxed | 170 | 148 ▲ | 100 | 135 | 142 ▼ |
| Impish | 170 | 148 ▲ | 90 ▼ | 135 | 158 |
| Lax | 170 | 148 ▲ | 100 | 121 ▼ | 158 |
| Timid | 153 ▼ | 135 | 100 | 135 | 173 ▲ |
| Hasty | 170 | 121 ▼ | 100 | 135 | 173 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 170 | 135 | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Jolly | 170 | 135 | 90 ▼ | 135 | 173 ▲ |
| Naive | 170 | 135 | 100 | 121 ▼ | 173 ▲ |
| Modest | 153 ▼ | 135 | 110 ▲ | 135 | 158 |
| Mild | 170 | 121 ▼ | 110 ▲ | 135 | 158 |
| Quiet | 170 | 135 | 110 ▲ | 135 | 142 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 170 | 135 | 100 | 135 | 158 |
| Rash | 170 | 135 | 110 ▲ | 121 ▼ | 158 |
| Calm | 153 ▼ | 135 | 100 | 148 ▲ | 158 |
| Gentle | 170 | 121 ▼ | 100 | 148 ▲ | 158 |
| Sassy | 170 | 135 | 100 | 148 ▲ | 142 ▼ |
| Careful | 170 | 135 | 90 ▼ | 148 ▲ | 158 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 170 | 135 | 100 | 135 | 158 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Zacian gains an Attack boost on entry via Intrepid Sword and threatens with strong, fast STAB. Its excellent typing and bulk make it a consistent restricted attacker.
Strengths
- + Intrepid Sword boost
- + High speed and power
- + Great defensive typing
Weaknesses
- − Fire and Ground weak
- − Walled by bulky Steel/Fire
- − Item-locked to Rusted Sword
Common builds & options
Moves
- Physical
Physical Fairy STAB; may lower Attack.
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Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Zacian good in ChampionsVGC?
Zacian currently trends as a S-tier pick (Restricted, Physical Attacker, Speed). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Zacian in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Rusted Sword with moves like Behemoth Blade, Play Rough, Sacred Sword. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Zacian?
Frequent answers include kyogre, groudon. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.