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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zacian | In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zacian is a large cyan lupine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{p|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 {{p|Zamazenta}} it can negate the power of {{p|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. | According to legends, Zacian is believed to be either the elder sister or rival of {{p|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 {{p|Zamazenta}} it can negate the power of {{p|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. | ||
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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 {{type|Dragon}} 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 {{m|Behemoth Blade|signature move}}, it can cut the ocean in two.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/zacian/</ref> Zacian can sheathe its sword when not in use by wrapping it with its mane. | 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 {{type|Dragon}} 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 {{m|Behemoth Blade|signature move}}, it can cut the ocean in two.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/zacian/</ref> Zacian can sheathe its sword when not in use by wrapping it with its mane. | ||
Zacian is the | Zacian is the only known Pokémon capable of using {{m|Behemoth Blade}}. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====Zacian (recurring)===== | =====Zacian (recurring)===== | ||
Zacian debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form in [[JN042]]. {{Ash}} encountered it in the [[Slumbering Weald]] before it disappeared. In [[JN044]], it led [[Goh]] and [[Sonia]] to the | Zacian debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form in ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!]]''. {{Ash}} encountered it in the [[Slumbering Weald]] before it disappeared. In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!]]'', it led [[Goh]] and [[Sonia]] to the altar, where they found the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]]. In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield: The Legends Awaken!]]'', Zacian turned into its Crowned Sword form and battled {{p|Eternatus}} with {{p|Zamazenta}}, defeating it. In the intro segment of [[JN046]], it was at the altar of the Slumbering Weald. | ||
Zacian's only known move is {{m|Behemoth Blade}}. | Zacian's only known move is {{m|Behemoth Blade}}. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Zacian Zamazenta Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Zacian in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Zacian Zamazenta Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Zacian in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters manga=== | |||
Zacian debuted in [[JNM13]], playing the same role as it did in the anime. | |||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
Zacian debuted in [[PASS05]]. [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]] and [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]] encountered | Zacian debuted in [[PASS05]]. [[Sōdo Tsurugi|Sōdo]] and [[Shirudomiria Tate|Shirudomiria]] encountered it and {{p|Zamazenta}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]], though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions. | ||
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* Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, and also the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fairy-type and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. | * Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, and also the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all Fairy-type and {{type|Steel}} Pokémon. | ||
* Crowned Sword Zacian is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Fairy-type Pokémon. | * Crowned Sword Zacian is the [[List of Pokémon by weight|heaviest]] Fairy-type Pokémon. | ||
* Crowned Sword Zacian has the highest base stat total of all | * 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 {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}} [[Pokédex]] entries; other-language versions use a gender-neutral word. | * Despite being a genderless species, Zacian is referred to as Zamazenta's older sister in its English, Japanese, and {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}} [[Pokédex]] entries; other-language versions use a gender-neutral word. | ||
* Excluding {{p|Cosmog}} and {{p|Cosmoem}}, Zacian is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] that cannot learn any [[Move Tutor|tutor moves]] introduced in [[the Isle of Armor]]. | * Excluding {{p|Cosmog}} and {{p|Cosmoem}}, Zacian is the only [[Legendary Pokémon]] that cannot learn any [[Move Tutor|tutor moves]] introduced in [[the Isle of Armor]]. | ||
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Zacian's sword's ability to cut through anything, with Zamazenta's shield resisting any attack, could be an example of an {{wp|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 {{wp|Laelaps (mythology)|Laelaps}}, which always caught its prey, being set upon {{wp|Teumessian fox}}, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox. | Zacian's sword's ability to cut through anything, with Zamazenta's shield resisting any attack, could be an example of an {{wp|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 {{wp|Laelaps (mythology)|Laelaps}}, which always caught its prey, being set upon {{wp|Teumessian fox}}, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox. | ||
Zacian and Zamazenta may also be based on {{wp|Sirius}}, a binary star | Collectively, Zacian and Zamazenta may also be based on {{wp|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==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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|zh_yue=蒼響 ''Chōnghéung''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name. Also from {{tt|蒼藍 ''chōnglàahm''|cyan}} | |zh_yue=蒼響 ''Chōnghéung''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name. Also from {{tt|蒼藍 ''chōnglàahm''|cyan}} | ||
|ru=Зэйшиан ''Zeyshian''|rumeaning=From English name | |ru=Зэйшиан ''Zeyshian''|rumeaning=From English name | ||
|th=ซาเชียน '' | |th=ซาเชียน ''Sachian''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | ||
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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
In the main series
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 altar, 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 JN046, it was at the altar of the Slumbering Weald.
Zacian's only known move is Behemoth Blade.
Minor appearances
In the GOTCHA! music video
A Zacian briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
In the Pocket Monsters manga
Zacian debuted in JNM13, playing the same role as it did in the anime.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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
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Hero of Many Battles
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HP: 92
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152 - 199 | 294 - 388 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
138
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128 - 209 | 252 - 412 | |
Total: 670
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Crowned Sword
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HP: 92
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152 - 199 | 294 - 388 | |
170
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157 - 244 | 310 - 482 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
148
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137 - 220 | 270 - 434 | |
Total: 720
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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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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.
- Excluding Cosmog and Cosmoem, Zacian is the only Legendary Pokémon that cannot learn any tutor moves introduced in the Isle of Armor.
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]
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Hero of Many Battles
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Crowned Sword
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Related articles
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Legendary Pokémon
- Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon
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