Zacian (Hero) Raid Guide
Fairy
The best counters, weaknesses, and catch CP for beating Zacian (Hero) in Pokémon GO raids — computed from every attacker's stats and movepool in our imported game-data snapshot (dated below the counter table).
Catch CP (L20)
2100–2188
Raid IV floor is 10 — 2188 means a 100% IV catch.
Weather-boosted (L25)
2625–2735
Boosted in Cloudy weather.
Top weakness
PoisonSteel
Poison hits ×1.60.
Best counters
All viable counters — ranked by DPS³×TDOSuper-effective charged moves only
All movesetsRegular movesets (no Elite TM)
#1
Eternatus
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Poison22.3 DPS1065 TDO
#2Mega Metagross
Bullet Punch + Flash Cannon
Steel20.6 DPS1050 TDO
#3Mega Gengar
Hex + Sludge Bomb
Poison23.0 DPS683 TDO
#4Nihilego
Poison Jab + Gunk Shot
Poison20.4 DPS955 TDO
#5Mega Beedrill
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Poison23.9 DPS567 TDO
#6Mega Aggron
Iron Tail + Heavy Slam
Steel19.0 DPS1002 TDO
#7Necrozma (Dusk mane)
Metal Claw + Iron Head
Steel19.7 DPS813 TDO
#8Dialga (Origin)
Metal Claw + Iron Head
Steel19.4 DPS837 TDO
#9Dialga
Metal Claw + Iron Head
Steel19.6 DPS794 TDO
#10Kyurem (White)
Steel Wing + Fusion Flare
Fire19.2 DPS807 TDO
#11Mega Lucario
Bullet Punch + Flash Cannon
Steel21.0 DPS609 TDO
#12Naganadel
Poison Jab + Sludge Bomb
Poison21.0 DPS571 TDO
DPS and estimated total damage output (TDO) are computed against Zacian (Hero)'s actual typing and Tier-5 boss stats — each attacker's best fast + charged pairing, ranked by the combined DPS³ × TDO score. Legacy / Elite-TM movesets are excluded. This is per-boss matchup math, not the neutral-target tier list. Full formula on the methodology page.
Source: pogoapi.net · Data snapshot: Aug 24, 2026 · 10,016 rows · Methodology
Weaknesses
Poison×1.60
Steel×1.60
Zacian (Hero)'s moves
FireFire Fang
fastDarkSnarl
fastNormalQuick Attack
fastSteelMetal Claw
fastFightingClose Combat
chargedFairyPlay Rough
chargedElectricWild Charge
chargedSteelIron Head
chargedDodge when the screen flashes — the charged moves above are what hit hardest.