Master League PvP guide
Zacian (Hero) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Zacian (Hero) is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #96. Its recommended PvP moveset is Quick Attack with Wild Charge and Play Rough.
Master League
#96
Strong pick
Type
Fairy
Best Fast Move
Quick Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,329
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 (HERO)
Is Zacian (Hero) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Hero) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #96.
Zacian (Hero) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #590 | 68.5 | Snarl, Wild Charge, Close Combat |
| Master LeagueBest | #96 | 76.8 | Quick Attack, Wild Charge, Play Rough |
Best Moveset for Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast 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
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
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
The recommended PvP moveset for Zacian (Hero) is Quick Attack with Wild Charge and Play Rough.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Zacian (Hero) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
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
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 · 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
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Zacian (Hero) PvP Move Counts
Quick Attack → Wild Charge
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Quick Attack → Play Rough
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Zacian (Hero) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Zacian (Hero) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Zacian (Hero) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Zacian (Hero)'s Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- poison1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
Best Counters to Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Zacian (Hero) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Zacian (Hero)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
49% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
100% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Ratings are shown from Zacian (Hero)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Zacian (Hero).
Best Teammates for Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Zacian (Hero) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Zacian (Hero)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zacian (Hero)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zacian (Hero)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Zacian (Hero)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Zacian (Hero)'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 (Hero)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,715,341 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,499 | 24 | 3,715,193 | |
| #3 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,707,235 | |
| #4 | 0/13/11 | 2,496 | 24.5 | 3,705,347 | |
| #5 | 0/11/13 | 2,498 | 24.5 | 3,703,015 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 4,319 | 50 | 8,247,851 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 4,329 | 50 | 8,247,851 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 4,303 | 50 | 8,217,190 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 4,313 | 50 | 8,217,190 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 4,310 | 50 | 8,214,992 |
Zacian (Hero) Stats in Pokémon GO
Zacian (Hero)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Zacian (Hero) 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 167.9
- Defense
- 162.7
- HP
- 136
Master League
Zacian (Hero) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,319
- Attack
- 226
- Defense
- 210.9
- HP
- 173
Zacian (Hero) Evolution
Zacian (Hero) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Zacian (Hero) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Hero)'s recommended PvP moveset is Quick Attack with Wild Charge and Play Rough.
Is Zacian (Hero) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Hero) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #96.
What counters Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Dialga (Origin) and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Zacian (Hero) in Master League.
What is Zacian (Hero) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Zacian (Hero) is weak to Poison (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).