Speed and Attack carry most of Zamazenta's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Very hard to catch and yields 3 Speed EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Zamazenta for super-effective damage. Zamazenta's overall bulk (92/115/115) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Tyranitar's Earthquake hits Zamazenta for 50-59%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off24-29% Stone Edge38-44% Pursuit15-18% Earthquake50-59% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard30-36% Giga Drain21-25% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Cacturne builds →Sucker Punch21-24% Knock Off19-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Cryogonal builds →Rapid Spin5-6% | ||
 Komala Normal | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityComatose ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Komala builds →Rapid Spin23-27% Knock Off10-12% U Turn10-12% Body Slam38-45% | ||
A Fighting-type legendary, Zamazenta doesn't evolve or breed. At 660 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Zamazenta runs Iron Defense to boost before sweeping. Dauntlessshield and Jolly nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus Dark coverage to back it up.
Best Build
Zamazenta best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Close Combat
- Iron Head
- Crunch
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- Wide Guard
- Iron Defense
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Body Press
- Crunch
- Dazzling Gleam
- Reversal
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Zamazenta can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Steel. The offense anchors on Close Combat and Focus Blast while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Zamazenta can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Steel. The offense anchors on Close Combat and Focus Blast while TMs handle everything else.
Zamazenta doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Shield to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
You'll find Zamazenta at Tower Summit as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Zamazenta in Sword & Shield
At 660 BST, Zamazenta is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Aerodactyl (Flying), Espeon (Psychic), and Sylveon (Fairy) when using Zamazenta. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Zamazenta has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Dauntless Shield boosts Defense in battle. That's the one you want on Zamazenta. It's the only ability Zamazenta has.
Base 138 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Zamazenta is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Zamazenta has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
First obtainable in Sword & Shield, Zamazenta has been featured in 2 titles across 3 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves