Pokemon Unite Zacian Best Moveset, Held Items & Counter

Master Zacian in Pokemon Unite with our comprehensive guide on the best moveset, held items, and effective counters.

Zacian is a powerful All-Rounder in Pokemon Unite, known for its unique Aeos energy management mechanic. Zacian does not evolve, starting and remaining in its final form throughout the match. It performs well in all lanes but excels in the jungle, where it can quickly reach its power spike.

Zacian’s ability to boost its attacks and moves with Aeos energy makes it a strong pick in the current meta, particularly in coordinated team play.

Zacian Movesets in Pokemon Unite

Ability	Description
Intrepid Sword (Passive)	Charges sword with Aeos energy, boosting basic attacks and one move. Longer charge increases duration. Knocked out opponents drop extra Aeos energy.
Standard Attack	Consecutive attacks within 2s gain effects: 2nd slows, 3rd heals, 4th dashes and reduces cooldowns. Boosted attacks have wider area and deal extra damage.
Slash	Damages target and nearby Pokémon. Boosted version has larger area, more damage, and slows enemies.
Quick Attack	Charges in a direction, damaging the first Pokémon hit. Boosted version stuns the target.
Metal Claw	Releases a shockwave and charges forward, increasing attack speed on hit. Boosted version has larger area and stronger slow.
Sacred Sword	Slashes in a circle, then strikes inside. Increases Attack and ignores some Defense. Boosted version has larger area and faster activation.
Agility	Increases movement speed, extended in combat. Boosted version grants a shield.
Play Rough	Leaps and damages enemies, stunning them. Reduces damage taken from hit targets. Boosted version leaps further and hits all enemies in path.
Sovereign Sword (Unite Move)	Charges and slashes with a giant sword. Longer charge increases damage. Boosted version has larger area and extra damage to Unite-buffed enemies.

Best Movesets for Zacian in Pokemon Unite

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Build Path 1: Sacred Sword + Agility

Sacred Sword	Agility

Held Items	Battle Item
Rusted Sword	X Speed
Muscle Band
Attack Weight

Build Path 2: Metal Claw + Agility

Metal Claw	Agility

Held Items	Battle Item
Rusted Sword	X Attack
Muscle Band
Scope Lens

Zacian Counters in Pokemon Unite

Buzzwole	Slowbro

Summary Table

	Details
Role	All-Rounder
Attack Type	Melee
Current Tier	S
Damage Type	Physical
Difficulty	Intermediate
Best Positions	Jungle, Top Lane, Bottom Lane
Best Moveset	Sacred Sword and Agility
Key Held Items	Rusted Sword, Muscle Band, Attack Weight
Battle Item	X Speed
Counters	Slowbro

FAQ

• What are the best moves for Zacian in Pokémon Unite?
  • The best moves for Zacian are Sacred Sword and Agility.
• Is Zacian the strongest Pokémon in Pokemon Unite?
  • While Zacian is very strong, it’s not definitively the strongest Pokémon in Unite. Its effectiveness depends on player skill, team composition, and the current meta.
• What is Zacian’s unite move?
  • Zacian’s Unite Move is called Sovereign Sword. It allows Zacian to charge up a powerful slash attack, with longer charge times resulting in more damage. The boosted version has a larger area of effect and deals extra damage to enemies buffed by their own Unite Moves.