Zacian (#0888) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP92152–199294–388

Atk120112–189220–372

Def115108–183211–361

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD115108–183211–361

Spe138128–209252–412

Total660Higher than 98% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 138). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+209Max190No SP158Min142Scarf313Tailwind418

At max Speed, Zacian outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

Intrepid Sword
Boosts Attack in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

0.42% of teams · rank #117 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Intrepid Sword
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Close Combat
Play Rough
Wild Charge
Iron Head

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.35%
Rated 1500+0.38%
Rated 1630+0.42%
Rated 1760+0.11%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.42%

Moves

Close Combat75.4%
Play Rough73.8%
Wild Charge72.9%
Iron Head64.4%
Crunch41.2%
Psychic Fangs24.5%
Sacred Sword24%
Swords Dance11.1%
Substitute10.8%
Ice Fang0.7%

Items

Choice Scarf57%
Leftovers20.4%
Choice Band18.4%
Life Orb3.7%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%
Pixie Plate0.1%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe60.6%
Jolly 28 HP / 156 Atk / 72 Def / 252 Spe14.8%
Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe10.5%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe6.9%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.2%

Tera types

Steel38.9%
Fairy30.5%
Water12.6%
Dark9.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Zacian does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

1Sacred SwordIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.FightingPhys90100%15

11SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

22Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

33Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

44Noble RoarLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

55CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

66MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

77Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

88Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Warrior Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#398

This Pokémon has slumbered for many years. Some say it’s Zamazenta’s elder sister—others say the two Pokémon are rivals.
Shield
Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ザシアン
Japanese (romaji): Zacian
Korean: 자시안
Chinese (Traditional): 蒼響
Chinese (Simplified): 苍响
French: Zacian
German: Zacian
Spanish: Zacian
Italian: Zacian

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Spe
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 335
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword 1 area

Energy Plant Tower SummitStatic encounter · Lv 70