Complete Guide to Pokémon GO "Path of the Hero" — Zacian VS Zamazenta, Which Will You Choose? —

1. Event Overview and Participation Requirements

• Event Period: June 28 (Sat) & 29 (Sun), 2025, 10:00–18:00 (local time)

• Participation Requirements: Purchase of GO Fest 2025 ticket + login during the period

• Completion Deadline: Unlimited once started. However, during the fest, there are many bonuses for efficiency.polygon.com
  
  
  

Currently, this research is the only opportunity to obtain a large amount of Crown Energy. If missed, raid rounds will be necessary, so early engagement is recommended. The official blog also emphasizes it as a chance to power up Zacian/Zamazenta quickly.pokemongolive.com

2. All 6 Quest Steps and Branches

STEP 1

1. Power up Pokémon 10 times → TM Normal×1

2. Use TM Normal once → TM Special×1

3. Use TM Special once → Revive×3
   Rewards: Stardust 2,025, Super Potion×3, XP 2,025

Here, choose between Sword Path / Shield Path. The variable parts are indicated as "Fairy or Fighting" and "Zacian/Zamazenta" below.

STEP 2

• Make 5 Nice Throws → Target Candy×5

• Power up Fairy/Fighting-type moves 5 times → Stardust 1,000

• Earn 5,000 Stardust → Pinap Berry×3
  Rewards: Premium Battle Pass×2, Seviper Encounter, Silver Pinap×3

STEP 3

• Catch 3 Steel-type Pokémon → Hyper Potion×3

• Participate in 2 Raid Battles → Max Revive×3

• Earn 10,000 XP → Stardust 1,000
  Rewards: Target Candy×25, Target XL Candy×5, Premium×2

STEP 4

• Win 2 Raids → Rare Candy×3

• Power up Steel-type 10 times → Super Potion×3

• Use 5 Super Effective Special Attacks → Razz Berry×3
  Rewards: Crown Energy 500, Skiddo Encounter, Max Mushroom×1
  
  

STEP 5

• Earn 2 candies with Buddy (Fairy/Fighting) → Crown Energy 500

• Change Zacian/Zamazenta's Form → Max Particle Pack×1

• Win 2 MPL (Max Battle) → Stardust 1,000
  Rewards: Stardust 2,025, Limited Sticker×5, XP 2,025

STEP 6 (Reward Collection Only)
Rewards: Target XL Candy×5, GO Fest 2025 Pose, Target Candy×25 polygon.com

3. Zacian or Zamazenta, Which to Choose?

Conclusion

• Focus on Versatility ⇒ Zacian … Performs above average in both Master League and Raids.

• Focus on Steel Specialization or Favorite ⇒ Zamazenta … Top Steel plus rare adventure effect.

Both can be obtained in raids, and you can develop the other later, so the basic policy of the developers is **"Choose the one you like"**.polygon.com

4. Mechanism of Crown Energy

• Usage: One form change = 500 energy consumption

• Additional Acquisition: Obtainable through limited raid rewards, official distribution codes, and special research branches totaling 1,000 units

• Cost: Each reactivation of the adventure effect requires 5,000 Stardust + 5 target candies
  
  
  Niantic has stated that "redistribution of exchange energy is undecided," so energy consumption needs to be planned carefully.pokemongolive.compokemongolive.com

5. Strategy Points for Japanese Trainers

1. Start exactly at 10:00 AM

   • The power-up task in STEP 1 can be prepared in advance while organizing your BOX.
     
     

2. Candy Collection After Branching

   • During the period, wild spawns of target types (Fairy/Fighting) will increase. Utilize the Mega Evolution bonus.
     
     

3. Utilize Weather Boosts

   • In urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka, "Cloudy" and "Windy" are common. Fairy/Fighting are boosted in cloudy weather, Steel in snow, increasing IVs.
     
     

4. Save Remote Passes for Consecutive Raids

   • Zacian/Zamazenta can be defeated with fewer than 6 people. A focused party (Fire, Ground, Steel) is recommended.
     
     

5. Share Schedules for Regional Groups

   • Announce schedules via Discord or LINE open chats and secure trade materials with friends who chose the same path.

6. Time-Saving Techniques for Beginners/Light Users

7. Meta Optimization for High-Level Players

• Zacian: Fairy Terrakion setup (Twister/Play Rough) with raid DPS over 38.
  
  

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