Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Zamazenta
Say it: zam-uh-ZEN-tuh
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Zamazenta is the Warrior Pokémon — Fighting Legendary from Galar (Hero of Many Battles; Crowned Shield is a form change in raids). In Pokémon GO it is a top Fighting/Steel attacker with Metal Claw / Snarl / Quick Attack / Ice Fang + Close Combat / Iron Head / Crunch / Moonblast. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Flying, Psychic, and Fairy punish it. Catch from Legendary raids and events.
Say it: zam-uh-ZEN-tuh
Zamazenta (#889) is a Fighting Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO (Hero of Many Battles form). Trainers use it as a premier Fighting raid attacker with Metal Claw / Snarl / Quick Attack / Ice Fang + Close Combat / Iron Head / Crunch / Moonblast. Against Zamazenta, lead with Flying, Psychic, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Zamazenta Crowned form adds Steel typing for raids and PvP — Hero form is more common from raids.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Quick Attack + Close Combat / Iron Head is the usual kit. Crowned Shield is a raid form change — not a separate power-up. Shadow Zamazenta is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Zamazenta is your opponent, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 254
- Defense
- 236
- Stamina
- 192
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza · beats Flying
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Yveltal · beats Flying
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 4. Mega Pidgeot · beats Flying
Gust + Brave Bird
- 5. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 6. Braviary · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Tornadus (Incarnate) · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 9. Moltres · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Sky Attack
- 10. Zapdos · beats Flying
Thunder Shock + Drill Peck
- 11. Unfezant · beats Flying
Air Slash + Sky Attack
- 12. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Honchkrow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 2. Staraptor · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Swellow · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 4. Togekiss · beats Flying
Air Slash + Aerial Ace
- 5. Noivern · beats Flying
Air Slash + Hurricane
- 6. Pidgeot · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 7. Fearow · beats Flying
Peck + Sky Attack
- 8. Dodrio · beats Flying
Feint Attack + Drill Peck
- 9. Crobat · beats Flying
Air Slash + Air Cutter
- 10. Skarmory · beats Flying
Air Slash + Brave Bird
- 11. Pelipper · beats Flying
Wing Attack + Hurricane
- 12. Talonflame · beats Flying
Peck + Brave Bird
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Zamazenta’s always-available TM pool. Quick Attack + Close Combat covers most Fighting needs.
Fast
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy / default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel STAB
- Ice Fang · Standard
Ice coverage
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Close Combat · Standard
Fighting nuke
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel nuke
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Moonblast · Standard
Fairy coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- metal claw
- snarl
- quick attack
- ice fang
Charged
- moonblast
- iron head
- crunch
- close combat
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #148 of 954 · CP 1477
Quick Attack + Close Combat
- Ultra League · rank #100 of 747 · CP 2461
Quick Attack + Close Combat
- Master League · rank #13 of 1023 · CP 4329
Quick Attack + Close Combat
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…Combat / Behemoth Bash Lead / Closer #1 ML pick; unmatched combination of speed and power Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Fighting / Steel Metal Claw Close Combat / Crunch Tank Supreme bulk; cou…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…owned) Metal Claw Close Combat Behemoth Bash ML lead; undisputed #1 Master League Pokémon Zamazenta (Crowned) Metal Claw Close Combat Crunch ML tank; pairs exceptionally well with Zacian Pa…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).