Zamazenta has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 138 base Speed stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Known as the Warrior Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 8.
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.
Zamazenta Weakness
AvgFlying, Psychic, and Fairy-type 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.
A Fighting-type legendary, Zamazenta doesn't evolve or breed. At 660 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
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
Best Zamazenta Moveset
- Crunch
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
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
Zamazenta is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
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.
Zamazenta doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Fighting type with 660 BST.
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 can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
First obtainable in Sword & Shield, Zamazenta has been featured in 2 titles across 2 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A