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Zacian Warrior Pokémon ザシアン Zacian #0888 Hero of Many Battles Crowned Sword Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fairy Unknown Hero of Many Battles Fairy Steel Crowned Sword Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ability Intrepid Sword Cacophony Crowned Sword Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Crowned Sword Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 10(3.9%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 9'02" 2.8 m Hero of Many Battles 0'0" 0 m Crowned Sword 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 242.5 lbs. 110.0 kg Hero of Many Battles 782.6 lbs. 355.0 kg Crowned Sword 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 335	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Hero of Many Battles 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed Crowned Sword 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Crowned Sword
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zacian (Japanese:ザシアンZacian) is aFairy-typeLegendary Pokémon introduced inGeneration VIII.

While it is not known toevolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zacian has a secondform activated by giving it aRusted Sword to hold. Its original form,Hero of Many Battles, will then become the dual-typeFairy/SteelCrowned Sword.

Zacian is thegame mascot ofPokémon Sword, appearing on the game's boxart in its Crowned Sword form.

Along withZamazenta, Zacian is one of thelegendary heroes, having played a role in stoppingEternatus during theDarkest Day.

Biology

In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zacian is a large cyan lupinePokémon with yellow eyes, a tan underside, a lean frame, a pink tail, and pink braids going down the side of its body. Two pink fringes of fur are present on its back. There are battle scars on its shoulders, hips, back, and forehead, which reveal a tan coloration under the blue fur. Half of its left ear is also missing.

Zacian is believed to be either the elder sister or rival ofZamazenta. In the past, it was feared and respected by the people ofGalar. 3000 years ago, it cooperated with Zamazenta andtwo younghumans to save theregion fromEternatus and theDarkest Day it created. Together, they defeated the Gigantic Pokémon and forced it back into slumber, which also caused pieces of its body imbued with its power to rain down throughout Galar in the form ofWishing Pieces andWishing Stars. It can also turn itself into a statue and slumber for eons alongside Zamazenta in theSlumbering Weald. Zacian can also cast illusions, including a projection of itself, even while it is dormant. Additionally, it is capable of flying. Even though it is not capable ofDynamaxing, Zacian may still go berserk when bombarded byGalar particles. As years passed, both Zacian and Zamazenta were forgotten by history, butProfessor Sonia proved their existence by writing her first book:Galar: A History, which details the discovery she and theplayer had inStow-on-Side.

Zacian is theonly known Pokémon that can haveIntrepid Sword as itsAbility.

Forms

Zacian has two forms: Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Sword.

Zacian can change into its Crowned Sword form bywielding itsRusted Sword, during which it absorbs metal particles in the air to transform its blade into a longer, golden sword resembling its colors. In its Crowned Sword form, the fringes of fur on its back become golden, wing-like armor, and its braids grow to resemble ribbons. Additionally, its head is covered by a golden helmet, when usingBehemoth Blade, the armor on Zacian's back combines with the sword to increase its size and power. Zacian can sheathe its sword when not in use by wrapping it with its mane.

Crowned Sword is Zacian's true, full power form, capable of cutting down anything in one strike. Its skills inspired awe in both its friends and foes. Along withZamazenta in its Crowned Shield form, it can negate the mysterious power ofEternamaxEternatus, which prevents opposing Pokémon from attacking it. Zacian attacks with graceful, swift, and captivating movements, which have been compared to a dance. It unleashes quick slashes that cannot be seen by the naked eye; those struck by its sword will be cut down before they can feel the pain. The sword it holds in its mouth can cut through anything, even the thick scales ofDragon-type Pokémon, as if they were paper. According to legends, in this form, it was known as theFairy King's Sword.

Crowned Sword Zacian is theonly known Pokémon capable of using themoveBehemoth Blade. When it uses this attack, it is said to be able to split the ocean in two.^[1]

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  Zacian with its sword sheathed into one of its braids
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  Zacian's sword transforming while it usesBehemoth Blade

Hero of Many Battles	Crowned Sword

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
Sh	Lancer's Shiny Zacian	All	Online	100	October 22, 2021 to February 3, 2022 February 7 to 22, 2022
Sw	Lancer's Shiny Zacian	All	Online	100	November 19, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sword	Shield	Rusted Sword (100%)
Events*		Rusted Sword (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Hero of Many Battles

Generation VIII

Generation IX

Crowned Sword

Generation VIII

Generation IX

Type effectiveness

Hero of Many Battles

Crowned Sword

Learnset

Zacian is available inScarlet and Violet.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM139 TM139 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM190 TM190 Solar Blade Grass Physical 125125 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Zacian Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Zacian

Bybreeding

Form change

If Zacian knowsIron Head when it enters battle in its Crowned Sword form, Iron Head will become itssignature move,Behemoth Blade, until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.

Side game data

Hero of Many Battles

Pokémon GO Base HP: 192 Base Attack: 254 Base Defense: 236 Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Metal Claw,Snarl,Quick Attack,Fire Fang Charged Attacks:Play Rough,Wild Charge,Iron Head,Close Combat Zacian must knowIron Head in order to change into its Crowned Sword form.

Crowned Sword

Pokémon GO Base HP: 192 Base Attack: 332 Base Defense: 240 Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Metal Claw,Air Slash Charged Attacks:Play Rough,Close Combat,Giga Impact,Behemoth Blade† While it cannotDynamax, Crowned Sword Zacian can be used inMax Battles. However, it cannot be placed atPower Spots. Crowned Sword Zacian cannot betransferred,traded, or transferred toPokémon HOME via theGO Transporter.

Form data

Zacian has two forms, Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Sword, which change its appearance,stats,type, andcry. Zacian will always be in its Hero of Many Battles form outside ofbattle. In battle, Zacian will be in its Crowned Sword form if it holds aRusted Sword. In this form, Zacian gainsSteel as a secondary type and has increasedAttack andSpeed. Additionally, if Zacian knowsIron Head, the move will be replaced withBehemoth Blade.

Default Hero of Many Battles Zacian  Fairy

Rusted Sword ↔

Held Rusted Sword Crowned Sword Zacian  Fairy  Steel

Zacian Hero of Many Battles  Fairy  Intrepid Sword Default form HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 92 120 115 80 115 138

Zacian Crowned Sword  Fairy  Steel  Intrepid Sword Inbattle ifholding theRusted Sword HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 92 150 115 80 115 148

Evolution data

Unevolved Zacian Hero of Many Battles  Fairy

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeZacian images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Zacian (anime)

Zacian debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form inSword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!.Ash encountered it in theSlumbering Weald before it disappeared. InSword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", it ledGoh andSonia to the altar, where they found theRusted Sword andShield. InSword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, Zacian entered its Crowned Sword form and battledEternatus withZamazenta, defeating it. In the intro segment ofGetting More Than You Battled For!, it was at the altar of the Slumbering Weald.

Minor appearances

Pokédex entries

GOTCHA!

A Zacian briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form inGOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Zacian appeared in a flashback inThe Champion, where it entered its Crowned Sword form and battledEternatus alongsideVictor,Hop, andZamazenta, putting an end to theDarkest Day.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Zacian debuted inOoh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment.Henry andCasey encountered it andZamazenta in theSlumbering Weald, though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions. It reappeared inGRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears to faceEternatus, only for it to disappear alongside Zamazenta and Eternatus. It reappeared again to resume its fight with Eternatus inShing!! Final Form.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article:Zacian (anime)

Zacian debuted inSword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1), playing the same role as it did in the animated series.

In the TCG

Main article:Zacian (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zacian appears as part of the Zacian & ZamazentaSpirit.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article:Zacian (UNITE)

Zacian is playable after obtaining itsUnite license. It is a melee all-rounder that can only be played in its Crowned Sword form due to always holding itsRusted Sword.

Trivia

• Zacian,Zamazenta, andCresselia are the onlyLegendary Pokémon to have theirbase stats changed in alater generation.
• Zacian shares the samecategory name with its partnerZamazenta. They are both known as the Warrior Pokémon.
• Zacian, Zamazenta, andEternatus are the onlyPokémon available inPokémon Sword and Shield that cannotDynamax.
  • Pokémontransformed into Zacian, Zamazenta, or Eternatus will also be unable to Dynamax, such asDitto orMew.
• InGeneration VIII, Crowned Sword Zacian has the highestAttackstat of allFairy-type Pokémon.
• Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest baseSpeed stat of allFairy-type Pokémon.
  • Moreover, it is tied withMegaDiancie for having the highestbase stat total of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
• Crowned Sword Zacian is theheaviest Fairy-type Pokémon.
• Despite being agender unknown species, Zacian is referred to as Zamazenta's older sister in its English, Japanese, andChinesePokédex entries; other-language versions use a gender-neutral word.
• Zacian and Zamazenta's Hero of Many Battles forms have the same stat distribution.

Origin

Zacian may be based onKing Arthur's swordExcalibur. Its role as a warrior aiding a king may take inspiration on theKnights of the Round Table. In addition, its feminine nature may be a reference to theLady of the Lake, the character responsible for giving King Arthur his sword, and its relationship with Zamazenta may allude to the relationship between King Arthur and his sisterMorgan le Fay. It otherwise resembles awolf, an animal once native toGreat Britain and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during theMiddle Ages. Its long, hanging blue fur resembles acaparison, a cloth covering usually worn by warhorses during theHigh Middle Ages. Additionally, the crescent shapes on its sword while using Behemoth Blade may referenceHati Hróðvitnisson, a wolf that chases after the Moon in Norse mythology. The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to theSlumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, as well as their return in the present day to saveGalar, is a parallel to the legend ofKing Arthur's messianic return.

Zacian'ssword's ability to cut through anything, along with Zamazenta'sshield resisting any attack, could be an example of anirresistible force paradox. One of the most famous examples of this in folklore includes the Chinese tale of a peddler selling a spear and a shield with similar properties, only to be asked what would happen if the two items were to be used against one another. Another example tells of the Greek hunting houndLaelaps, which always caught its prey, being set uponTeumessian fox, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox.

Name origin

Zacian is derived fromthe cyan.^[2] The wordthe is conventionally transliterated into Japanese as ザza, due to the lack of the /ð/ phoneme ("th") in Japanese. The Japanese word for cyan, シアンshian, is borrowed from Dutch rather than English, explaining the unusual pronunciation of the word.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ザシアンZacian Fromthe cyan French Zacian Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zacian Same as English/Japanese name German Zacian Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zacian Same as English/Japanese name Korean 자시안Zacian Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 蒼響 / 苍响Cāngxiǎng From蒼藍 / 苍蓝cānglán and the transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 蒼響Chōnghéung From蒼藍chōnglàahm and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi ज़ाशियनZacian Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian ЗэйшианZeyshian Transcription of English name Thai ซาเชียนSachian Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Zacian (UNITE)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
• Legendary heroes (anime)
• First kings of Galar
• Legendary heroes
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

References

External links

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See also:Mythical Pokémon

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