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Zacian Guide for Pokémon GO: GO Fest Max Finale Event
Defeat Zacian in Pokémon GO Five-Star Raid Battles during the Dark Skies event using these top counters, best movesets, and tips.
Article Summary
- Discover the best Zacian counters for Pokémon GO's Five-Star Raids during the Max Finale event.
- Get expert tips on top movesets, recommended teams, and powering up your raid squad.
- Learn how many trainers are needed to beat Zacian and detailed catch strategies for max rewards.
- Find Zacian’s Shiny odds, 100% IV CP values, and key advice for Legendary encounters.
The June, July, and September season of Pokémon GO, titled Delightful Days, has entered its final month. This season has focused on the build-up and aftermath of the global Pokémon GO Fest 2025 mega event. For the final month of Delightful Days, Five-Star Raids will feature Lugia, Ho-Oh, Necrozma, Zacian, and Zamazenta, with Shadow Raids featuring Regirock on the weekends. Meanwhile, Mega Raids see the return of Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Ampharos, Mega Slowbro, Mega Pidgeot, and Mega Salamence. Today's raid guide for Pokémon GO players will help you assemble a team to take down Zacian, who will have a stint as the Five-Star Raid Boss. Let's get into it.
Top Zacian Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Zacian counters as such:
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta: Metal Claw, Behemoth Bash
- Crowned Sword Zacian: Metal Claw, Behemoth Blade
- Dusk Mane Necrozma: Metal Claw, Sunsteel Strike
- Shadow Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Mega Gengar: Lick, Sludge Bomb
- Eternatus: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Regigigas: Steel-type Hidden Power, Crush Grip
- Shadow Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Metagross: Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Mega Beedrill: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
It is recommended to power up your counters as much as possible, but creating that amount of strong Shadow Pokémon with their moves unlocked is a tall order for even the most practiced players. Here are ten additional non-Shadow and non-Mega counters that can help take down Zacian with efficiency.
- Nihilego: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw, Moongeist Beam
- Naganadel: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- White Kyurem: Steel Wing, Ice Burn
- Regigigas: Steel-type Hidden Power, Crush Grip
- Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Origin Forme Dialga: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Excadrill: Metal Claw, Iron Head
- Roserade: Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb
- Genesect: Metal Claw, Magnet Bomb
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
Zacian can be defeated with two trainers, but if you cannot guarantee the top counters with maxed-out CP and the best moves, your best bet is to make sure you have three or more players. Using the Circle Lock Technique to guarantee Great or Excellent throws, along with Golden Razz Berries, is the best way to catch Pokémon. If you get a Shiny, though, it is a guaranteed catch so be sure to use a Pinap Berry.
Shiny Odds & 100% IVs
The Shiny rate for Legendary Pokémon is approximately one in 20. When looking for a Pokémon with the best stats, the 100% IV Zacian will have a CP of 2188 in normal weather conditions and 2735 in boosted conditions.
Happy raiding, fellow trainers! Be sure to check back on Bleeding Cool for daily updates on all things Pokémon GO.
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