How to Catch Zacian in Pokemon GO: Counters, Weaknesses, and Tips
Learn how to catch Zacian in Pokemon GO with this guide on counters, weaknesses, CP ranges, and moveset. Increase your chances of success with these tips.
Zacian is a legendary Pokemon from the Galar region. This guide will provide the information needed to battle and capture Zacian in the game. So without wasting any further time, let's dive right into how to catch Zacian in Pokemon GO.
Zacian's Counters and Weaknesses
Zacian is a Fairy-type Pokemon, which means it is weak against Poison and Steel-type attacks. The best Pokemon to use against Zacian are:
| Pokemon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|
| Metagross | Bullet Punch (Steel) | Meteor Mash (Steel) |
| Roserade | Poison Jab (Poison) | Sludge Bomb (Poison) |
| Excadrill | Metal Claw (Steel) | Iron Head (Steel) |
| Gengar | Lick (Ghost) | Sludge Bomb (Poison) |
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Catching Zacian in Pokemon GO
After Zacian is defeated, players will have the opportunity to catch it. To increase the chances of a successful catch, follow these tips:
- Use Curve Balls and Excellent Throws. Throwing Curve Balls and attempting Excellent Throws will boost the odds of catching Zacian.
- Use Golden Razz Berries. Feeding Zacian Golden Razz Berries will also increase the chances of a successful catch.
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Zacian's CP and Moveset
After being caught, Zacian's CP range will be between 2,100 and 2,188. If the weather is Cloudy, the CP range will be boosted to 2,625 to 2,735.
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| 15 (Research) | 1,641 |
| 20 (Hatched/Raids) | 2,188 |
| 30 (Max Wild) | 3,282 |
| 40 | 3,829 |
Zacian can learn a variety of Fast and Charged moves, including:
- Fast Moves: Fire Fang (Fire), Metal Claw (Steel), Quick Attack (Normal), Snarl (Dark)
- Charged Moves: Close Combat (Fighting), Iron Head (Steel), Play Rough (Fairy), Wild Charge (Electric)
With the right counters, strategy, and a bit of luck, trainers can add the legendary Zacian to their Pokemon GO collection.
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