Zacian Archives

More Shiny Pokémon are on the way to the Pokémon TCG! The Japanese branch of the TCG, which is where we normally see cards before they launch in English, has unveiled a new product that includes a Shiny Zacian card and a Shiny Zamazenta card Let's take a look at this product and get into some details[...]

This new mechanic was launched in three boxes: the Mewtwo V-UNION Special Collection, the Greninja V-UNION Special Collection, and the Zacian V-UNION Special Collection In this second of three openings, let's unbox the Zacian Special Collection. Zacian V-UNION Box Credit: Pokémon TCG The Pokémon TCG Promo First, my overall reaction to V-UNIONS as a card type from the[...]

In honor of the current strange and exciting raid feature of the Galarian Legendary Zacian in Pokémon GO, let's take a look at some more of the most iconic Zacian cards from the Pokémon TCG Normally, we cover both vintage and modern cards in these spotlight pieces, but Zacian is a new arrival in the[...]

Before that happens, though, the current raid boss Zacian will be featured into tonight's weekly raid hour Zacian Raid Hour is happening tonight in Pokémon GO from 6 PM – 7 PM Most Gyms in the game will host hour-long Tier Five raids featuring this Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon Here are our tips for making the most[...]

In honor of this week's strange and exciting release of the Galarian Legendary Zacian in Pokémon GO, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic Zacian cards from the Pokémon TCG Normally, we cover both vintage and modern cards in these spotlight pieces, but Zacian is a new arrival in the current Sword[...]

This part of the event's raid rotation hinges on the newly released Fairy-type Pokémon, Zacian Here's a breakdown of the Pokémon available in raids and tips on which battles are worthy of your pass. Skwovet in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic The complete raid rotation for the Ultra Unlock Part Three Week One: Sword event in Pokémon GO[...]

Along with the arrival of entirely new species like Wooloo (pictured below), Skwovet, Falinks, and Zacian, a few of the Galarian regional variants we've already had for some time will be able to be encountered in their Shiny forms These new Shinies include Galarian Meowth, Galarian Farfetch'd, Galarian Stunfisk, and Galarian Weezing Some of these[...]

In one of the most shocking twists in Pokémon GO history, some portal mischief from the as-of-yet unreleased Mythical Pokémon Hoopa has led to the early release of the Galarian Legendary known as Zacian Zacian will feature in its Hero of Many Battles Forme as the Tier Five raid boss for the Ultra Unlock Part Three[...]

Along with bringing new Galarian species into the game including Zacian, Wooloo, Skwovet, and Falinks, this event will also introduce a new Timed Research Notably, this Timed Research offers encounters with Pokémon that can now be Shiny in Pokémon GO as of today, including Galarian Meowth, Galarian Farfetch'd, and Galarian Stunfisk. Ultra Unlock graphic in Pokémon GO[...]

Take a look below to see what features will be available for the full Part Three event as well as which will be limited to this week. Zacian & Zamazenta in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic The current raids will be limited to Week One: Sword in Pokémon GO, with plans to switch from a Zacian-centered raid rotation[...]

The first-ever Galarian Legendary to arrive in Pokémon GO is Zacian! This Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon will emerge from one of Hoopa's time and space portals tomorrow to usher in the Ultra Unlock Part Three: Week One: Sword event. Zacian official art Credit: Pokémon Company Here are the full details on Zacian raids, right from the Pokémon GO blog: Week 1[...]

However, Hoopa is instead still working in the shadows to create the most shocking event in my full memory of the game: we will see Galarian Pokémon, including Zamazenta and Zacian, released for Ultra Unlock Part Three. Zacian & Zamazenta in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic Here are the full details announced on the official Pokémon GO blog: Ultra[...]

Along with the trainer Gloria, Zacian will debut in Pokémon Masters EX starting right now This new sync pair will be available, as will a gift of 3,000 Gems, to anyone who logs in from now until December 30th at 9:59 PM Pacific This amount is enough to add up to 11 sync pairs to players' teams. Players[...]

The trainer Gloria and her Legendary Pokémon Zacian, known by Pokémon lovers from the main series games Pokémon Sword and Shield, can now be added to players' teams as a sync pair in Masters EX This marks the first time that a trainer and Pokémon pair from the Galar region, which introduced Generation Eight, wil be included[...]

The "Zacian and Zamazenta Edition" as it's being called is a special white version with neon blue and red coloring on the controls and a special design on the back to match the upcoming releases of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Sadly, neither game will come with this special version, nor does it appear any[...]