Pokemon Go Zacian: Best moveset for PvP and Raids

The Galar region’s Legendary Zacian is returning to Pokemon Go for the Max Out season finale, so here are the best movesets this powerful Fairy-type Pokemon can use in both PvP and Raid battles.

Zacian was first added to Pokemon Go during the Sword & Shield event in 2021, and it’s making a comeback during the Max Out Finale event to celebrate the ending of yet another season.

This powerful Legendary creature is well-known to be one of the best Fairy-type Pokemon in the whole franchise. So, if you plan on capturing one during its run as a 5-Star Raid boss, here are the best movesets you can teach it.

Best moveset for PvP

The best moveset you can teach Zacian for PvP consists of Snarl as a Fast Move and Play Rough as a Charged Move.

Snarl has the best energy generation out of all the available Fast Moves. This means it will be able to quickly save up for the only Fairy-type attack in its moveset: the STAB-boosted Charged Move Play Rough.

If you can afford a secondary Charged Move, we’d recommend going with Close Combat, as this high DPS Fighting-type move will give you wider coverage and a chance to take on Steel-types, which are resistant to Fairy-type moves. If you’re not going up against a Steel-type opponent, then use Wild Charge.

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Best moveset for Raids

Zacian’s best moveset for Raids is also Snarl as a Fast Move and Play Rough as a Charged Move, with 16.33 DPS and a total damage output of 588.7.

In Raid battles, it’s better to use a same-type moveset to exploit the STAB. However, in Zacian’s case, that would mean turning it into a Steel-type attacker with Metal Claw and Iron Head, leaving it largely outclassed by so many other Pokemon.

So, the best way to go is to use Snarl as a Fast Move to provide high-energy gains and coverage and pair it up with Play Rough. Play Rough is the only move Zacian has that benefits from STAB. Plus, it is cheap and deals high damage.

All moves Zacian can learn in Pokemon Go

The Fairy-type Zacian – Hero of Many Battles – is one of the most versatile Legendaries in Go with a total of four Fast Moves and four Charged Moves that can be learned covering a variety of types:

Zacian Fast Moves

• Metal Claw (Steel)
• Snarl (Dark)
• Quick Attack (Normal)
• Fire Fang (Fire)

Zacian Charged Moves

• Play Rough (Fairy/STAB)
• Iron Head (Steel)
• Wild Charge (Electric)
• Close Combat (Fighting)

That’s all you need to know about Zacian’s best moveset in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out our other guides to stay up to date with every Pokemon Go event, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.