Pokemon GO occasionally features legendary rank Raid Bosses like Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) in the game. The powerhouse is known to be extremely powerful in both offense and defense. The Hero of Many Battles variant of Zacian comes as a 5-Star Raid Boss and defeating it requires proper strategy.

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokemon that originates from the Galar Region (Gen 8). The monster’s maximum CP is 4329, and it comes with a stat spread of 254 ATK, 236 DEF, and 192 STA. Its maximum CP increases notably as a 5-Star Raid Boss, which makes it an extremely formidable opponent. Solo players must team with other trainers to boost their chances of winning. This guide details how to win Zacian Raids in Pokemon GO with powerful counters based on its weaknesses.

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Pokemon GO: Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Weaknesses And Resistances

Pokemon GO Zacian Raid Counters (Hero of Many Battles)

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) has numerous types it is weak against or can resist. You must first study the Pokemon GO Legendary’s type-meta to devise a powerful counter roster. Once you figure out its type-meta, you can then proceed to battle it in Raids.

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Weaknesses In Pokemon GO

  • Poison-type Moves
  • Steel-type Moves

Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Resistances In Pokemon GO

  • Bug-type Moves
  • Dark-type Moves
  • Fighting-type Moves
  • Dragon-type Moves
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Best Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) Raid Counters In Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) experiences a significant power boost as a Raid Boss; you require powerful counters to defeat it. Make sure to select counters with moves that align with the monster's type-weaknesses. It would be extremely beneficial if the Zacian Raid counters had moves that could trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect.

Zacian Raid Counter

Fast Move

Charged Move

Necrozma (Dusk Mane)

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type)

Mega Gengar

Shadow Claw (Ghost-type)

Sludge Bomb (Poison-type)

Necrozma (Dawn Wings)

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type)

Shadow Metagross

Bullet Punch (Steel-type)

Meteor Mash (Steel-type) (Legacy)

Shadow Excadrill

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Iron Head (Steel-type)

Mega Rayquaza

Air Slash (Flying-type)

Dragon Ascent (Flying-type)

Dialga

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Iron Head (Steel-type)

Origin Forme Dialga

Metal Claw (Steel-type)

Iron Head (Steel-type)

Primal Groudon

Mud Shot (Ground-type)

Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy)

Shadow Gengar

Shadow Claw (Ghost-type)

Sludge Bomb (Poison-type)

Winning the Zacian Riads (Hero of Many Battles) can reward you with a Shiny Zacian (Hero of Many Battles), but the Shiny encounter isn't guaranteed.

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