Best Zacian (Crowned Sword) counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Zacian (Crowned Sword) counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

Simulation settings

Weather

Extreme↓

Raid Difficulty

5-Star Raid (15000 HP)↓

Attacker typing

Select...↓

Attacker moves type

Select...↓

Shadow PokémonShadow Pokémon

Mega PokémonMega Pokémon

Primal PokémonPrimal Pokémon

Best Zacian (Crowned Sword) counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Primal Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	29.30	889.40	16	579.4s	68.8
2	Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	31.16	428.75	34	621.3s	60.0
3	Mega Y Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	29.46	497.47	30	629.8s	59.7
4	Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare *	25.35	499.32	30	711.8s	53.4
5	Shadow Garchomp	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	26.87	394.62	38	710.3s	52.6
6	Mega X Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	25.30	459.13	32	723.5s	52.2
7	Shadow Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	29.18	287.74	52	722.5s	51.7
8	Shadow Entei	Fire Fang	Overheat	25.16	414.83	36	740.9s	50.7
9	Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Overheat	25.55	346.51	43	760.3s	49.0
10	Shadow Charizard	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	26.40	311.34	48	760.9s	48.9
11	Groudon	Mud Shot	Precipice Blades *	23.26	451.47	33	777.8s	48.8
12	Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm *	23.02	461.76	32	781.6s	48.7
13	Shadow Infernape	Fire Spin	Blast Burn *	26.80	271.24	55	780.9s	47.8
14	Shadow Typhlosion	Incinerate	Blast Burn *	25.35	319.14	47	779.8s	47.7
15	Shadow Mamoswine	Mud-Slap	High Horsepower	26.73	257.51	58	794.3s	47.1
16	Mega Houndoom	Fire Fang	Flamethrower	24.49	326.32	45	796.3s	46.8
17	Shadow Ho-Oh	Incinerate	Sacred Fire *	22.38	410.13	36	816.6s	46.3
18	Mega Swampert	Mud Shot	Earthquake	21.23	463.29	32	836.1s	45.9
19	Shadow Arcanine	Fire Fang	Flamethrower	23.89	320.26	46	815.1s	45.7
20	Volcarona	Fire Spin	Overheat	22.08	405.23	37	827.5s	45.7

Show 10Show 20Show 50Show 100

1 of 5

About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Zacian (Crowned Sword) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Zacian (Crowned Sword) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Zacian (Crowned Sword) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Zacian (Crowned Sword) counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Mega Blaziken, Mega Y Charizard, and Reshiram. The table also includes Shadow Garchomp, Mega X Charizard, Shadow Blaziken, and Shadow Entei, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Zacian (Crowned Sword) type chart

When fighting Zacian (Crowned Sword), keep in mind the following that Fairy and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, and Ground type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Bug, and Dragon type moves.

Weaknesses

Fire	160.0%
Ground	160.0%

Resistances

Dragon	24.4%
Bug	39.1%
Dark	62.5%
Fairy	62.5%
Flying	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Ice	62.5%
Normal	62.5%
Poison	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%
Rock	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.