Eager to power up your zacian and Zamazenta in Pokémon Go? Securing crowned Sword energy and Crowned Shield Energy is essential for transforming these mighty Legendaries into their powerful Crowned forms. This guide breaks down exactly how to obtain this rare resource, from redeeming early codes to maximizing your gains during Pokémon GO Fest Global 2025. Get a head start and prepare your team for the challenges ahead!
Securing enough Crowned Energy is crucial if you want to utilize Zacian and Zamazenta’s full potential. Their Crowned forms gain significant stat boosts and unlock exclusive signature attacks, Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash. These forms are particularly valuable for raids and the new Max Battles arriving with GO Fest. Understanding all the available methods will ensure you collect the necessary energy before the event concludes.
How to Get Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield Energy
As of June 2025, coinciding with the buildup to Pokémon GO Fest Global, there are multiple distinct ways trainers can acquire the specialized energy needed for Zacian and Zamazenta’s transformations. Some methods offer a quick boost, while others provide larger quantities during the main event. Strategically pursuing all avenues will help you gather the 1,000 energy required for each transformation.
Early Energy Boost: Promotional Codes
Niantic is offering trainers a chance to grab some initial Crowned Energy simply by redeeming promotional codes. These codes were released daily ahead of the main GO Fest Global weekend, tied to community engagement goals like the Pokémon Go YouTube channel gaining subscribers. While each code provides a smaller amount, they offer a valuable head start before raids and research become the primary sources.
The codes revealed as of late June 2025 are:
June 25: WTQHZUTXMJY2U (Grants 50 Crowned Sword Energy)
June 26: EFKN5A2ZJDLS3 (Grants 50 Crowned Shield Energy)
June 27: DJDGC3XBBCSC8 (Grants 50 Crowned Sword Energy)
It is highly recommended to redeem these codes as soon as possible after they are announced. Although no specific expiration date is always given upfront, promotional codes in Pokémon Go can eventually expire without much warning. Don’t miss this easy opportunity to accumulate some energy for free.
Earning Energy During GO Fest: Raids
During the main Pokémon GO Fest Global weekend (June 28-29), five-star raids will be a primary source for collecting large quantities of Crowned Energy. However, pay close attention to the event schedule, as the availability of Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids is typically split across the weekend.
Crowned Shield Zamazenta is prominently featured in five-star raids on Saturday, June 28th. Defeating this powerful Legendary will reward you with Crowned Shield Energy. Conversely, Crowned Sword Zacian will be more prevalent in five-star raids on Sunday, June 29th, dropping Crowned Sword Energy upon defeat.
The exact amount of energy obtained per raid victory is still being fully documented, but it appears to range between approximately 100 to 170 units. Factors potentially influencing the amount could include raid speed, Friendship levels with raid mates, or whether your team controls the gym. Missing the dedicated raid day for the specific form you want to upgrade significantly increases the challenge of collecting 1,000 energy. Ensure you raid on the correct day for the energy type you need most. [Consider linking to a Zacian/Zamazenta raid guide here]
Guaranteed Energy: Special Research
Ticket holders for Pokémon GO Fest Global 2025 have access to exclusive Special Research that offers a substantial guaranteed amount of Crowned Energy. This research becomes available starting at 10 a.m. on June 28th. A key feature of this Special Research is a branching path, allowing you to choose between focusing on the Sword or Shield-themed line.
Selecting the Sword path will primarily reward you with Crowned Sword Energy, while choosing the Shield path yields Crowned Shield Energy. Completing your chosen research line will grant a significant amount of energy, specifically 1,000 units, which is enough to perform one full transformation. This ticketed research provides a reliable way to obtain sufficient energy for at least one of the two Legendaries. Note that early access to a similar branching Special Research was also available for trainers attending the in-person GO Fest events in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris.
Transforming Zacian and Zamazenta to Crowned Forms
Once you’ve gathered enough Crowned Energy, you can transform your Hero of Many Battles Zacian or Zamazenta into their elevated Crowned forms. The transformation process requires a few specific resources beyond the energy itself. This action significantly boosts the Pokémon’s capabilities for battles.
To transform either Zacian or Zamazenta:
- You must possess a Hero of Many Battles form of the desired Pokémon (Zacian for Crowned Sword, Zamazenta for Crowned Shield).
- The Pokémon needs to know the Charged Attack Iron Head. Check its move details in your storage; if it doesn’t have Iron Head, you may need to use a Charged TM.
- You must have 1,000 units of the corresponding energy (Crowned Sword Energy for Zacian, Crowned Shield Energy for Zamazenta).
- You need 30 of that Pokémon’s specific Candy (Zacian Candy for Zacian, Zamazenta Candy for Zamazenta).
With all requirements met, navigate to the Pokémon’s details page in your storage. You will find a “Change Form” button, likely below the Power Up option. Selecting this will show you the changes the transformation brings before you confirm. Performing this initial transformation consumes the energy and candy.
A major benefit is that after you perform the first transformation on a specific Zacian or Zamazenta, the 1,000 energy cost is permanently waived for that individual Pokémon. You can then freely switch that particular Zacian or Zamazenta between its Hero of Many Battles and Crowned forms at any time without needing more energy. However, transforming a different* Zacian or Zamazenta for the first time will still require the initial energy and candy cost. While in their Crowned forms, these Pokémon cannot be traded or transferred to Pokémon HOME.
Benefits of Crowned Forms and Adventure Effects
Transforming Zacian and Zamazenta into their Crowned forms unlocks their true power and grants access to unique abilities. The stat boosts make them much more formidable in various battle scenarios. Additionally, they gain access to their signature Steel-type Charged Attacks, which replace Iron Head upon transformation.
Crowned Sword Zacian learns Behemoth Blade, a powerful Steel-type move. Crowned Shield Zamazenta learns Behemoth Bash, its own potent Steel-type attack. Both moves are highly effective against Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type opponents. These signature attacks also function as unique Adventure Effects when used in raids or Max Battles.
Using Behemoth Blade as an Adventure Effect grants an attack boost to all your Pokémon currently in a raid or Max Battle for six minutes. Datamining suggests this buff is approximately a 10% increase in raids and 5% in Max Battles. Similarly, using Behemoth Bash as an Adventure Effect provides a defense boost to your Pokémon in raids or Max Battles for six minutes, estimated at 10% in raids and 5% in Max Battles. Activating either Adventure Effect costs 5,000 Stardust and five of the respective Pokémon’s Candy. You can extend the duration up to a maximum of 24 hours by spending these resources repeatedly. It’s important to note that only one Adventure Effect can be active at a time, so you cannot stack Zacian’s and Zamazenta’s boosts or use them alongside other Adventure Effects like those from Origin Forme Dialga or Palkia.
Furthermore, Crowned form Zacian and Zamazenta possess the exclusive ability to participate in Max Battles within Pokémon Go, despite not using the Dynamax or Gigantamax mechanic from the main series games. In Max Battles, Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash, along with Guard and Spirit moves for Crowned Shield Zamazenta, can be leveled up to increase their damage and effectiveness, adding a layer of strategic depth. Both Hero of Many Battles and Crowned forms of Zacian and Zamazenta can be encountered as Shiny during GO Fest 2025, giving trainers a chance to power up or obtain a rare version of these Legendaries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transform Zacian or Zamazenta into their Crowned forms?
To transform a Hero of Many Battles Zacian or Zamazenta, you need the Pokémon itself, ensure it knows the Charged Attack Iron Head, and have 1,000 units of the specific Crowned Energy (Sword for Zacian, Shield for Zamazenta) and 30 Candy for that Pokémon. Once these conditions are met, a “Change Form” option appears on the Pokémon’s details screen. The first transformation consumes the energy and candy, but subsequent transformations for that specific Pokémon are free.
Where can I find Crowned Sword Zacian or Crowned Shield Zamazenta raids?
During Pokémon GO Fest Global 2025, Crowned form Zacian and Zamazenta will appear in five-star raids. Look for Crowned Shield Zamazenta raids primarily on Saturday, June 28th, as these will be the main source of Crowned Shield Energy from raids. Crowned Sword Zacian raids will be more prevalent on Sunday, June 29th, yielding Crowned Sword Energy. Plan your raiding based on which energy type you need most for your desired transformation.
Is it better to get Crowned Sword or Crowned Shield Energy from Special Research?
The choice between Crowned Sword or Crowned Shield Energy in the ticketed GO Fest Special Research depends entirely on which Pokémon you prioritize transforming. The Special Research awards exactly 1,000 energy for your chosen path (Sword or Shield), which is enough for one transformation. If you want Crowned Sword Zacian, choose the Sword path. If you prefer Crowned Shield Zamazenta, select the Shield path. Consider which Pokémon better fits your current team needs or raid strategy.
Prepare for GO Fest
Collecting Crowned Sword Energy and Crowned Shield Energy is a key objective for many trainers heading into Pokémon GO Fest Global 2025. By redeeming available codes, strategically raiding on the correct event days, and completing the ticketed Special Research, you can gather the necessary resources. Transforming your Zacian or Zamazenta unlocks their most powerful forms, granting them potent signature moves and valuable Adventure Effects for raids and Max Battles. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to enhance your legendary team! [Mention checking other Go Fest guides like habitat schedules or Volcanion research]
