Trainers around the world are diving into Pokémon GO Fest 2025, and one of the biggest highlights is the debut of Crowned Sword Zacian in five-star raids. This powerful Fairy/Steel-type Legendary Pokémon is making waves with its high CP, elite moveset, and limited-time availability.
According to Pokémon GO Hub Crowned Sword Zacian is appearing globally in raids from June 28–29, offering players a rare chance to battle and catch this apex-tier attacker. Once caught, Zacian reverts to its Hero of Many Battles form, but players can use 1,000 Crowned Sword Energy to transform it back.
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Best Counters for Crowned Sword Zacian Raids
Crowned Sword Zacian is weak only to Fire and Ground-type moves, making it a tough opponent. Its resistance to Dragon-type attacks is especially notable, reducing their effectiveness to just 25%.
Top counters include:
- Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
- Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
- Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
Even budget-friendly options like Delphox and Skeledirge can be effective if they know Community Day-exclusive moves like Blast Burn.
Raid Strategy and CP Targets
To defeat Crowned Sword Zacian, at least three high-level trainers with top-tier counters are recommended. For lower-level players, a group of five to eight is safer.
After the raid, players will encounter the standard Zacian form. Look for these 100% IV CP values:
- 2188 CP (non-boosted)
- 2735 CP (weather-boosted)
Sunny weather boosts Ground and Fire moves, giving trainers a tactical edge.
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