Stats & Training
Defense and Speed 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
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Zamazenta for super-effective damage. Zamazenta's physical bulk (base 145 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x23-29% Psybeam 2x38-45% Confusion 2x30-37% | ||
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x34-41% Peck 2x21-25% | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Woobat builds →Psycho Cut 2x23-29% Air Cutter 2x27-33% Confusion 2x23-29% Gust 2x21-25% | ||
 Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Natu builds →Peck 2x16-21% Stored Power 2x14-16% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x24-28% Psybeam 2x35-42% Confusion 2x29-35% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x29-35% Peck 2x20-25% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x45-53% Psybeam 2x26-31% Confusion 2x21-26% Gust 2x26-32% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
 Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x29-35% Peck 2x20-25% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psycho Cut 2x21-25% Psybeam 2x35-41% Confusion 2x26-32% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x29-35% Peck 2x18-22% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x42-51% Extrasensory 2x29-36% Air Slash 2x42-51% Confusion 2x19-23% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x42-51% Psybeam 2x24-29% Confusion 2x19-23% Gust 2x23-28% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x47-56% Psycho Cut 2x20-24% Psybeam 2x35-41% Confusion 2x27-32% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x41-49% Drill Peck 2x37-44% Pluck 2x28-34% Peck 2x18-22% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x43-51% Bounce 2x41-49% Wing Attack 2x31-37% Aerial Ace 2x31-37% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Sigilyph builds →Fly 2x31-37% Air Slash 2x50-59% Psycho Cut 2x24-29% Psybeam 2x43-51% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x47-56% Psycho Cut 2x22-26% Psybeam 2x35-42% Confusion 2x27-33% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x41-49% Drill Peck 2x37-44% Pluck 2x29-35% Peck 2x17-21% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Hawlucha builds →Fly 2x43-51% Bounce 2x41-49% Wing Attack 2x29-35% Aerial Ace 2x29-35% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Drifloon builds →Acrobatics 2x19-23% Gust 2x19-23% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x46-55% Psycho Cut 2x20-23% Psybeam 2x34-40% Confusion 2x27-32% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x37-44% Acrobatics 2x25-30% Gust 2x23-27% | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x37-44% Psybeam 2x30-36% Confusion 2x25-30% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x41-49% Confusion 2x27-32% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Orbeetle builds →Psychic 2x46-55% Psycho Cut 2x20-24% Psybeam 2x34-41% Confusion 2x27-32% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x38-45% Acrobatics 2x24-28% Gust 2x24-28% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Claydol builds →Extrasensory 2x38-45% Psybeam 2x30-36% Confusion 2x24-28% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Bronzong builds →Extrasensory 2x41-49% Confusion 2x27-32% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x41-48% Fly 2x27-32% Air Slash 2x53-63% Draining Kiss 2x36-43% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x70-82% Psychic 2x66-78% Dazzling Gleam 2x58-69% Psybeam 2x49-58% | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x38-45% Acrobatics 2x24-28% Gust 2x24-28% | ||
 Noivern Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Noivern builds →Fly 2x35-41% Air Slash 2x45-54% Wing Attack 2x24-28% Air Cutter 2x36-43% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Zamazenta for 65-77%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Zamazenta for 54-64%.
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower26-30% Air Slash 2x65-77% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x54-64% Knock Off3-4% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Zamazenta View Slowking builds →Scald24-28% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Gardevoir builds →
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Sword & Shield Evolution
A Fighting-type legendary, Zamazenta doesn't evolve or breed. At 700 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sword & Shield Zamazenta Best Moveset
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Zamazenta in Sword & Shield
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
Zamazenta Guide
For the Sword & Shield meta, At 700 BST, Zamazenta is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
In Sword & Shield, 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 130 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
For Sword & Shield, 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.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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