Zacian is one of three
Legends found in
The Galar Region, specifically being the
Cover Legend of
Pokemon Sword. Since it's exclusive to
Pokemon Sword, it can't be found in
Pokemon Shield. Instead, those playing
Pokemon Shield will only be able to obtain Zacian by trading with someone who owns
Pokemon Sword.
For those playing
Pokemon Sword,
Zacian can, in fact, be captured. However, unlike Cover Legendary Pokemon of the past, Zacian can't be captured until a player has finished the Main Story and has become the newest
Galar Region Champion. After doing so, the
Post Game will begin. After dealing with
Sordward and
Shielbert and their antics, players will eventually be able to battle both Zacian and
Zamazenta near the conclusion of the Post Game. Since Zamazenta is the
Cover Legend to
Pokemon Shield and is exclusive to that game, it won't be able to be captured when battled. Zacian, on the hand, can be captured.
When battled at the summit of the Energy Plant,
Zacian will be at Level 70 and in its
Crowned Sword Form (since it will be equipped with the
Rusted Sword). Since it will be in its Alternate Form, Zacian will be a dual Fairy / Steel Type (making it weak to only Fire Type and Ground Type Attacks). Zacian will know the moves Swords Dance, Sacred Sword, Crunch, and Behemoth Blade, and it will have its
Attack Stat raised by one stage when the battle begins due its Intrepid Sword Ability.
Since
Zacian is the final Legendary Pokemon you can
Encounter within
Pokemon Sword, it would be wise to use your one and only
Master Ball on it in order to guarantee its capture.
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