As a Fairy/Steel type, Crowned Zacian has 2 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Fairy/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 92
Attack: 150
Defense: 115
Sp. Atk: 80
Sp. Def: 115
Speed: 148
Total: 700

Crowned Zacian has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. With Attack (150) well above Sp. Atk (80), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 148 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 92 HP, 115 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Crowned Zacian's only ability is Intrepid Sword.

How to beat Crowned Zacian

Crowned Zacian takes 2× damage from Ground and Fire moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Dragon moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dark and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fairy and Steel moves.

Evolution

Crowned Zacian is an alternate form of Zacian, so it shares Zacian's evolution line.

Best counters to Crowned Zacian

Other Fairy/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Crowned Zacian weak to?

As a Fairy/Steel type, Crowned Zacian takes super-effective damage from Ground and Fire moves.

What is Crowned Zacian resistant to?

Crowned Zacian resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dark, Fairy and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison and Dragon.

What are the best counters to Crowned Zacian?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Primal Groudon and Ho-Oh, which hit Crowned Zacian with super-effective attacks.