Master League PvP guide
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is a Fairy/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #2. Its recommended PvP moveset is Metal Claw with Close Combat and Behemoth Blade.
Master League
#2
Meta staple
Type
Fairy/Steel
Best Fast Move
Metal Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
5,629
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ZACIAN (CROWNED SWORD)
Is Zacian (Crowned Sword) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #2.
Zacian (Crowned Sword) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #773 | 57.4 | Metal Claw, Close Combat, Behemoth Blade |
| Master LeagueBest | #2 | 97.8 | Metal Claw, Close Combat, Behemoth Blade |
Best Moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword) is Metal Claw with Close Combat and Behemoth Blade.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zacian (Crowned Sword) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Zacian (Crowned Sword) PvP Move Counts
Metal Claw → Close Combat
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Metal Claw → Behemoth Blade
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zacian (Crowned Sword) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s Fairy/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.244×
- bug0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Ice Punchice
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- High Horsepowerground
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Fusion Flarefire
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
- Draco Meteordragon
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Resisted
13% HP
Ratings are shown from Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zacian (Crowned Sword).
Best Teammates for Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zacian (Crowned Sword) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Performs well against Ursaluna, one of Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s most difficult Master League opponents.
Covers
Covers 3 of Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Zacian (Crowned Sword)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,499 | 18.5 | 3,270,007 |
| #2 | 0/12/14 | 2,497 | 18.5 | 3,259,157 | |
| #3 | 0/14/12 | 2,494 | 18.5 | 3,257,184 | |
| #4 | 1/11/14 | 2,499 | 18.5 | 3,256,001 | |
| #5 | 1/13/12 | 2,497 | 18.5 | 3,254,132 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 5,615 | 50 | 10,808,974 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 5,629 | 50 | 10,808,974 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 5,599 | 50 | 10,777,825 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 5,613 | 50 | 10,777,825 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 5,604 | 50 | 10,766,586 |
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Stats in Pokémon GO
Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Zacian (Crowned Sword) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 190.8
- Defense
- 146.5
- HP
- 117
Master League
Zacian (Crowned Sword) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,615
- Attack
- 291.6
- Defense
- 214.3
- HP
- 173
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Evolution
Zacian (Crowned Sword) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Zacian (Crowned Sword) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword)'s recommended PvP moveset is Metal Claw with Close Combat and Behemoth Blade.
Is Zacian (Crowned Sword) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #2.
What counters Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ursaluna, Kyogre and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Master League.
What is Zacian (Crowned Sword) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zacian (Crowned Sword) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).