# Zacian - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zacian in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Zacian)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Zacian
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Common Moves
- **Iron Head**: 99.9%
- **Protect**: 93.8%
- **Play Rough**: 91.4%
- **Sacred Sword**: 52.9%
- **Quick Attack**: 18.5%
- **Tera Blast**: 15.7%
- **Swords Dance**: 13.6%
- **Close Combat**: 5.5%
- **Wild Charge**: 3.2%
- **Quick Guard**: 2.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Intrepid Sword**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Rusted Sword**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: undefined%
- **Chien-Pao**: undefined%
- **Landorus**: undefined%
- **Incineroar**: undefined%

## FAQ for Zacian in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Zacian?
The most common moves for Zacian are Iron Head, Protect, Play Rough, Sacred Sword. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zacian?
Zacian is frequently paired with Kyogre, Tornadus, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Chien-Pao. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zacian?
The most common Tera Types for Zacian are Ground, Normal, Grass. Specifically, Tera Ground is used in 24.5% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zacian?
The most common nature for Zacian is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zacian?
Zacian is most effectively run with the ability **Intrepid Sword** (100.0%) and the item **Rusted Sword** (100.0%).

### What is the most common role for Zacian?
Based on common item usage (Rusted Sword), Zacian often functions as a **tactical** in the homebsd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zacian?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 92 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 138 |
| **BST** | **660** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zacian on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Zacian) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Zacian
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*