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TL;DR. Zamazenta is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 660. In times past, it worked together with a king of the people to save the Galar region. It absorbs metal that it then uses in battle.
Fighting
In times past, it worked together with a king of the people to save the Galar region. It absorbs metal that it then uses in battle.
Height2.9 m
Weight210.0 kg
AbilitiesDauntless Shield
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 660. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 92
Attack 120
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 115
Speed 138
Total660
660 base stat total, the 22nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Fighting-types.
138 base Speed, Zamazenta's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 73 Fighting-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Zamazenta on Daily Pokémon
Zamazenta was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Zamazenta in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Zamazenta reaches 3,829 CP at level 40 and 4,381 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack254
GO Defense236
GO Stamina192
Max CP (L40)3,829
Max CP (L50)4,329
Best buddy (L51)4,381
Raid catch CP 2,100–2,188 (L20). Weather boosted 2,625–2,735 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Zamazenta first appeared on October 4, 2024, during Galarian Expedition.
- Zamazenta
- Crowned Shield
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026, 5-star (Crowned Shield).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9 to Nov 13, 2026 | 5-starCrowned Shield | Regular rotation |
| Sep 16 to Sep 23, 2026 | 5-starHero of Many Battles | Regular rotation |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-starHero of Many Battles | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-starHero of Many Battles | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 5-starCrowned Shield | The Road of Legends |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-starHero of Many Battles | The Road of Legends |
Competitive
Zamazenta in competitive play.
Zamazenta is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
OU
IronPress
Iron Defense / Body Press / Crunch / Roar
Boots Attacker
Close Combat / Crunch / Stone Edge / Heavy Slam
Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #505 72.3 score
Master League #16 92.2 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Zamazenta.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Zamazenta, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Zamazenta?
Zamazenta is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Zamazenta weak to?
Zamazenta takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Zamazenta resistant to?
Zamazenta resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.
Does Zamazenta evolve?
Zamazenta does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Zamazenta from?
Zamazenta was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0889.
What are Zamazenta's base stats?
Zamazenta has HP 92, Attack 120, Defense 115, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 115, and Speed 138. Total base stat total: 660.
What are Zamazenta's abilities?
Zamazenta can have the ability Dauntless Shield.
Is Zamazenta legendary or mythical?
Yes. Zamazenta is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Zamazenta's best stat?
Zamazenta's highest base stat is Speed at 138, which ranks 2nd of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Zamazenta good?
Zamazenta has a base stat total of 660, the 22nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Fighting-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Zamazenta as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Zamazenta is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison
Zamazenta vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Zamazenta | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 92 | 78 | +14 |
| Attack | 120 | 104 | +16 |
| Defense | 115 | 76 | +39 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 64 | +16 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 70 | +45 |
| Speed | 138 | 75 | +63 |
| Total | 660 | 467 | +193 |
Game appearances
Zamazenta appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Zamazenta is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Zamazenta.
Every main-series game Zamazenta is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordTrade
- Event
- ShieldObtainable
- One-time encounterTower Summit (Only one)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Shield. Event copies from Sword can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Zamazenta appears in 1 episode.
In JN042 (2020-10-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Zamazenta partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Zamazenta partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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