Best Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) counters

Raid Battles

The best Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) counters in Pokémon GO are Dusk Mane Necrozma, Shadow Metagross, Mega Gengar, Metagross, Mega Beedrill, Mega Rayquaza, and Dawn Wings Necrozma. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 3 - 8 Trainers to defeat Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) in a 5-Star Raid.

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      Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
      Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
      #1
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow MetagrossShadow Metagross
      Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash
      #2
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GengarMega Gengar
      Lick / Sludge Bomb
      #3
      Official artwork of MetagrossMetagross
      Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash
      #4
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BeedrillMega Beedrill
      Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb
      #5
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
      Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
      #6
      Official artwork of Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings Necrozma
      Metal Claw / Moongeist Beam
      #7
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      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 32.251030.814480s70.3
      2.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MetagrossShadow MetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *28.83762.319540s60.2
      3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarGhostLick *PoisonSludge Bomb 26.31693.621592s54.9
      4.Thumbnail image of MetagrossMetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *23.85750.219649s51.8
      5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega BeedrillPoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 26.32522.428599s51.6
      6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 24.03698.321646s51.3
      7.Thumbnail image of Dawn Wings NecrozmaDawn Wings NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw GhostMoongeist Beam 22.89717.520677s49.7
      8.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ExcadrillShadow ExcadrillSteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 24.91524.328631s49.4
      9.Thumbnail image of NihilegoNihilegoPoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 22.10709.721700s48.2
      10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GengarShadow GengarGhostLick *PoisonSludge Bomb 24.89427.235638s47.2
      11.Thumbnail image of NaganadelNaganadelPoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 23.09525.828679s46.7
      12.Thumbnail image of DialgaDialgaSteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 21.65636.523717s46.3
      13.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 21.25661.422729s46.1
      14.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *18.67979.715819s45.5
      15.Thumbnail image of MelmetalMelmetalElectricThunder Shock SteelDouble Iron Bash *20.61681.722750s45.3
      16.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega AggronSteelIron Tail SteelHeavy Slam 19.84722.620777s44.6
      17.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakPoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 23.47380.039679s43.9
      18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut PsychicPsystrike *21.82486.330719s43.9
      19.Thumbnail image of Genesect (Shock Drive)Genesect (Shock Drive)SteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 21.01526.528743s43.4
      20.Thumbnail image of GenesectGenesectSteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 21.01526.528743s43.4
      21.Thumbnail image of Genesect (Douse Drive)Genesect (Douse Drive)SteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 21.01526.528743s43.4
      22.Thumbnail image of Genesect (Chill Drive)Genesect (Chill Drive)SteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 21.01526.528743s43.4
      23.Thumbnail image of Genesect (Burn Drive)Genesect (Burn Drive)SteelMetal Claw SteelMagnet Bomb 21.01526.528743s43.4
      24.Thumbnail image of RoseradeRoseradePoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 21.16510.529739s43.3
      25.Thumbnail image of ExcadrillExcadrillSteelMetal Claw SteelIron Head 20.71520.328753s42.8
      26.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega ScizorSteelBullet Punch SteelIron Head 19.84602.624782s42.8
      27.Thumbnail image of JirachiJirachiElectricCharge Beam SteelDoom Desire 19.25658.822803s42.6
      28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Ho-OhShadow Ho-OhSteelSteel Wing FlyingBrave Bird 19.56614.524792s42.5
      29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Apex Shadow Ho-OhApex Shadow Ho-OhSteelSteel Wing FlyingBrave Bird 19.56614.524792s42.5
      30.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow VictreebelShadow VictreebelPoisonAcid PoisonSludge Bomb 21.92405.836722s42.3
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      Group size

      You need at least 3 Trainers to defeat a Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) in a 5-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 3 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 5 - 8 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 9+ Trainers
      • Probably impossible with less than 3 Trainers

      Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) CP range from Raids

      Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

      • From 2100 CP to 2188 CP, with no weather boost
      • From 2625 CP to 2735 CP with Cloudy weather boost

      Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) weaknesses

      Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) type chart

      When fighting Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), keep in mind the that Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dark, Fighting, and Dragon-type moves.

      Weaknesses

      • PoisonPoison160.0%
      • SteelSteel160.0%

      Resistances

      • DragonDragon39.1%
      • BugBug62.5%
      • DarkDark62.5%
      • FightingFighting62.5%
      More informationMore information
      • Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) takes increased damage from Poison and Steel type moves.
      • Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) takes reduced damage from Dragon, Bug, Dark, and Fighting type moves.
      • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

      Best move-types and best weather for defeating Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Steel154.0%
      • snowSnow
      Poison104.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Fire30.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Flying26.0%
      • windyWindy
      Psychic22.0%
      • windyWindy
      Water14.0%
      • rainRain
      Ground12.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Ghost10.0%
      • fogFog
      Electric8.0%
      • rainRain
      Grass8.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Normal4.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Rock2.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      Bug2.0%
      • rainRain
      Ice2.0%
      • snowSnow
      Dark2.0%
      • fogFog

      About our ranking methodology

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

      This guide displays a list of best Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) 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 and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

      When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

      We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

      Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.