Zacian
Warrior Pokémon |
ザシアン
Zacian |
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#888 |
Hero of Many Battles |
Crowned Sword |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Types
Hero of Many Battles |
Crowned Sword |
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
242.5 lbs. |
110.0 kg |
Hero of Many Battles |
782.6 lbs. |
355.0 kg |
Crowned Sword |
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
3
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Zacian (Japanese: ザシアン Zacian) is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zacian has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Sword to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the Fairy/Steel-type Crowned Sword.
Zacian is the game mascot of Pokémon Sword, appearing on the boxart in its Crowned Sword form. It is a member of the Hero duo with Zamazenta.
Biology
In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zacian is a large cyan lupine Pokémon with yellow eyes, a pink tail, and pink braids going down the side of its body. Two pink fringes of fur are present on its back. Battle scars are visible on its sides, and part of its left ear is missing. In its Crowned Sword form, the fringes of fur on its back become wing-like armor and its braids grow to resemble ribbons. Additionally, its head is covered by a golden helmet, and it carries a golden sword decorated to resemble Zacian's colors.
According to legends, Zacian is believed to be either the elder sister or rival of Zamazenta. It is also known as the Fairy King's Sword by friends and foes due to it being able to cut down anything in one strike. It can turn itself into a statue in order to slumber until needed and is capable of flying. When together with Zamazenta it can negate the power of Eternatus, even in its Eternamax state. By absorbing the metal particles in the land, it can change its form. It can also cast illusions including a projection of itself even when asleep.
Zacian can attack so gracefully the movements can captivate its opponents, which has been compared to a graceful dance. The sword it holds in its mouth can cut through anything with a sharp edge capable of harming even the thick scales of Dragon-type Pokémon as if they were just paper. When Zacian slashes its opponents it moves faster than the blinking eye, thus those struck down by its sword will not feel the pain until they fall down. When using its signature move, it can cut the ocean in two.[1] Zacian can sheathe its sword when not in use by wrapping it with its mane.
Zacian is the only known Pokémon capable of using Behemoth Blade.
In the anime
Main series
Crowned Sword Zacian in the anime
Major appearances
Zacian (recurring)
Zacian debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!. Ash encountered it in the Slumbering Weald before it disappeared. In Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", it led Goh and Sonia to the place, where they found the Rusted Sword and Shield. In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, Zacian turned into its Crowned Sword form and battled Eternatus with Zamazenta, defeating it. In the intro segment of Getting More Than You Battled For!, it was at the place of the Slumbering Weald.
Zacian's only known move is Behemoth Blade.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Entry |
JN042 |
Zacian |
Ash's Rotom Phone |
This Pokémon does not match any recorded data. |
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GOTCHA!
A Zacian briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Zacian in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Zacian debuted in JNM13, playing the same role as it did in the anime.
Pokémon Adventures
Zacian debuted in PASS05. Sōdo and Shirudomiria encountered it and Zamazenta in the Slumbering Weald, though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zacian (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Galar
#398 |
Hero of Many Battles |
Sword |
Known as a legendary hero, this Pokémon absorbs metal particles, transforming them into a weapon it uses to battle. |
Shield |
This Pokémon has slumbered for many years. Some say it's Zamazenta's elder sister—others say the two Pokémon are rivals. |
Crowned Sword |
Sword |
Now armed with a weapon it used in ancient times, this Pokémon needs only a single strike to fell even Gigantamax Pokémon. |
Shield |
Able to cut down anything with a single strike, it became known as the Fairy King's Sword, and it inspired awe in friend and foe alike. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Cross-Generation |
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Masters EX |
Sync Pair Scout (Gloria's) |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Sword |
Shield |
Rusted Sword (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Hero of Many Battles
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
92
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152 - 199 |
294 - 388 |
Attack:
130
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121 - 200 |
238 - 394 |
Defense:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Def:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Speed:
138
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128 - 209 |
252 - 412 |
Total:
670
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Crowned Sword
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
92
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152 - 199 |
294 - 388 |
Attack:
170
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157 - 244 |
310 - 482 |
Defense:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Sp. Atk:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Def:
115
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108 - 183 |
211 - 361 |
Speed:
148
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137 - 220 |
270 - 434 |
Total:
720
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Hero of Many Battles
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
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Crowned Sword
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 2×.
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is ½×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Sacred Sword |
Fighting |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Quick Guard |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
1 |
Metal Claw |
Steel |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
35 |
1 |
Howl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
1 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
11 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
22 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
33 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
55 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
66 |
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
77 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
88 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zacian
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Zacian
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM12 |
Solar Blade |
Grass |
Physical |
125 |
100% |
10 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM42 |
Revenge |
Fighting |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM84 |
Tail Slap |
Normal |
Physical |
25 |
85% |
10 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TM95 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR53 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR86 |
Wild Charge |
Electric |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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TR97 |
Psychic Fangs |
Psychic |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zacian
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Zacian
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zacian in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zacian in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zacian
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Zacian
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Beam |
Steel |
Special |
140 |
95% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zacian
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Zacian
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Form change
If Zacian knows Iron Head when it enters battle in its Crowned Sword form, Iron Head will become its signature move, Behemoth Blade, until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.
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Move |
Enter a battle with Iron Head
in Crowned Sword form |
Behemoth Blade |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
5 |
Zacian returns to Hero of Many Battles form |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- A superscript level indicates that Zacian can learn this move normally in Generation VIII
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zacian
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Zacian
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Zamazenta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Zacian shares the same category name with its partner Zamazenta. They are both known as the Warrior Pokémon.
- Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest base Attack stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon, and also the highest base Speed stat of all Fairy-type and Steel-type Pokémon.
- Crowned Sword Zacian is the heaviest Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest base stat total of all Fairy-type and Steel-type Pokémon.
- Despite being a genderless species, Zacian is referred to as Zamazenta's older sister in its English, Japanese, and Chinese Pokédex entries; other-language versions use a gender-neutral word.
Origin
Zacian may be based on King Arthur's sword Excalibur. Its role as a warrior aiding a king may take inspiration on the Knights of the Round Table. In addition, Zacian's feminine nature may be a reference to the Lady of the Lake, the character responsible for giving King Arthur his sword, and its relationship with Zamazenta may allude to the relationship between King Arthur and his sister Morgan le Fay. It otherwise resembles a wolf, an animal once native to Great Britain and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during the Middle Ages. Its long, hanging blue fur resembles a caparison, a cloth covering usually worn by warhorses during the High Middle Ages.
The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to the Slumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, and their return in the present day to save Galar, parallels the legend of King Arthur's messianic return.
Zacian's sword's ability to cut through anything, with Zamazenta's shield resisting any attack, could be an example of an irresistible force paradox. One of the most famous examples of this in folklore include the Chinese tale of a peddler selling a spear and a shield with similar properties, only to be asked what would happen if the two items were to be used against one another. Another example tells of the Greek hunting hound Laelaps, which always caught its prey, being set upon Teumessian fox, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox.
Collectively, Zacian and Zamazenta may also be based on Sirius, a binary star; specifically Zacian may represent Sirius A, the brighter one. This star has a mass 1.1 times that of the Sun, which corresponds to Zacian's weight of 110 kg.
Name origin
Zacian is derived from the cyan.[2]
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ザシアン Zacian |
From the cyan |
French |
Zacian |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Zacian |
Same as English name |
German |
Zacian |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Zacian |
Same as English name |
Korean |
자시안 Jasian |
Transliteration of its Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
蒼響 Chōnghéung |
Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name. Also from 蒼藍 chōnglàahm |
Mandarin Chinese |
蒼響 / 苍响 Cāngxiǎng |
Transliteration of Japanese name. Also from 蒼藍 cānglán |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Зэйшиан Zeyshian |
From English name |
Thai |
ซาเชียน Sachian |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Legendary Pokémon
- fake stories and legends involving Legendary Pokémon
Notes
- ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/zacian/
- ↑ Going Big: The behind-the-scenes story of Pokémon’s next evolution
External links
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