Zamazenta (Pokémon)

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Zamazenta Warrior Pokémon ザマゼンタ Zamazenta #889 Hero of Many Battles Crowned Shield Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fighting Unknown Hero of Many Battles Fighting Steel Crowned Shield Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ability Dauntless Shield Cacophony Crowned Shield Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Crowned Shield Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 10 (3.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 9'06" 2.9 m Hero of Many Battles 0'0" 0 m Crowned Shield 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 463.0 lbs. 210.0 kg Hero of Many Battles 1730.6 lbs. 785.0 kg Crowned Shield 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 335	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Hero of Many Battles 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 3 Speed Crowned Shield 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F889.png Crowned Shield
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Zamazenta (Japanese: ザマゼンタ Zamazenta) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zamazenta has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Shield to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the Fighting/Steel-type Crowned Shield.

Zamazenta is the game mascot of Pokémon Shield, appearing on the boxart in its Crowned Shield form. It is a member of the Hero duo with Zacian.

Biology

Zamazenta resembles a magenta wolf with yellow eyes, with a bulkier frame than Zacian's and a ponytail on its head. Its forelimbs, tail, and ponytail are all a deep blue. Its body is covered in battle scars and part of its right ear is missing (which is healed when it enters its Crowned Shield form). Its head and neck have thick fur resembling a shield.

The Crowned Shield form causes Zamazenta to generate a set of golden armor covering the front of its body like a shield; while the side portion normally covers its forelimbs, it can slide forward to allow Zamazenta to use Behemoth Bash or protect itself from frontal attacks more effectively. Its ponytail also grows to cover most of its backside.

By absorbing metal particles, Zamazenta can change to its other form in battle. In legends, it is known as the Fighting Master's Shield due to its ability to defect any attacks. Zamazenta is both feared and respected by all. By becoming a statue, it can rest for eons; even while asleep, it can cast illusions including a projection of itself. Zamazenta is capable of flying. It is variously believed to be the younger sibling or the rival of Zacian. When together with Zacian, it cancels out the power of Eternatus, even in the powerful Eternamax form.

Zamazenta's regal and majestic movements enable it to overwhelm opponents who face off against it. Zamazenta fends off the attacks of foes by using the golden shield that covers its front. The shield's strength is so formidable that even the sharp claws of Dragon-type Pokémon cannot leave a single scratch upon it. No battlefield, no matter how terrible, can make Zamazenta flinch in its resolve. It charges at enemies head-on with the impregnable shield-like armor that serves as a weapon. By bashing the enemies with its full might, it is said that the power can cause cracks in the land and that the resulting shockwaves can lay waste to hundreds of enemies. By using its signature move, it can go through towering mountains.

Zamazenta is the only known Pokémon capable of using Behemoth Bash.

In the anime

Zamazenta in the anime

Major appearances

Zamazenta made its debut in JN042 in its Hero of Many Battles form. Goh encountered Zamazenta in the Slumbering Weald before it disappeared.

In the manga

Zamazenta in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Zamazenta debuted in PASS05. Sōdo and Shirudomiria encountered Zamazenta and Zacian in the Slumbering Weald, though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions.

In the TCG

Main article: Zamazenta (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.

Generation VIII Galar #399 Hero of Many Battles Sword 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. Shield This Pokémon slept for aeons while in the form of a statue. It was asleep for so long, people forgot that it ever existed. Crowned Shield Sword Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master's Shield. It was feared and respected by all. Shield Now that it's equipped with its shield, it can shrug off impressive blows, including the attacks of Dynamax Pokémon.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Trade Shield Tower Summit

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Sword	Shield	Rusted Shield (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Hero of Many Battles

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 138		128 - 209	252 - 412
Total: 670	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Crowned Shield

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Speed: 128		119 - 198	234 - 390
Total: 720	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Hero of Many Battles

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Crowned Shield

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 011 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 011 Howl Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1111 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2222 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 3333 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 5555 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 6666 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15 7777 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 8888 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM67 TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM84 TM84 Tail Slap Normal Physical 02525 085}}85% 10 TM85 TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR42 TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR97 TR97 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zamazenta in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Zamazenta in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

Form change

If Zamazenta knows Iron Head when it enters battle in its Crowned Shield form, Iron Head will become its signature move, Behemoth Bash, until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.

Generation VIII Other generations:  - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Enter a battle with Iron Head in Crowned Shield form Behemoth Bash Steel Physical 100 100% 5 Zamazenta returns to Hero of Many Battles form Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15

A superscript level indicates that Zamazenta can learn this move normally in Generation VIII Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

Evolution

Unevolved Zamazenta -Hero  Fighting

Forms

Default Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta  Fighting

Rusted Shield ↔

Held Rusted Shield Crowned Shield Zamazenta  Fighting  Steel

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zamazenta appears as part of the Zacian & Zamazenta Spirit.

Trivia

• Zamazenta is incapable of Dynamaxing.
• Crowned Shield Zamazenta has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
• Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Zamazenta may be based on King Arthur's shield, known as Wynebgwrthucher or Pridwen. It may also be based on the Knights of the Round Table, characters under Arthur's order said to work with him to protect the British kingdom. Its relationship with Zacian may reference the relationship between King Arthur and his sister Morgan le Fay. It otherwise resembles a wolf, an animal once native to Great Britain and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during the Middle Ages. It also resembles the Iron Wolf of ancient Lithuanian mythology. The armored plating on Zamazenta is similar to that of a barding, a form of body armor worn by warhorses during the Late Middle Ages.

The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to the Slumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, and their return in the present day to save Galar, parallels the legend of King Arthur's messianic return.

Zamazenta's shield's ability to resist any attack, with Zacian's sword being able to cut through anything, could be an example of an irresistible force paradox. One of the most famous examples of this in folklore include the Chinese tale of a peddler selling a sword and a spear with similar properties, only to be asked what would happen if the two items were to be used against one another. Another example tells of the Greek hunting hound Laelaps, which always caught its prey, being set upon Teumessian fox, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox.

Name origin

Zamazenta is derived from the magenta.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ザマゼンタ Zamazenta From the magenta French Zamazenta Same as English name Spanish Zamazenta Same as English name German Zamazenta Same as English name Italian Zamazenta Same as English name Korean 자마젠타 Jamajenta Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 藏瑪然特 / 藏玛然特 Zàngmǎrántè Transliteration of Japanese name. Possibly from 藏紅色 Zànghóngsè Cantonese Chinese 藏瑪然特 Johngmáhyìhndahk Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name. Possibly from 藏紅色 Johnghùhngsīk

More languages Russian Земазента Zemazenta From English name

Hero of Many Battles Language Title Japanese れきせんのゆうしゃ Chinese Cantonese 百戰勇者 Baakjin Yúhngjé Mandarin 百戰勇者 / 百战勇者 Bǎizhàn Yǒngzhě French Héros Aguerri German Heldenhafter Krieger Italian Eroe di Mille Lotte Korean 역전의 용사 Spanish Guerrero Avezado

Crowned Shield Language Title Japanese たてのおう Chinese Cantonese 盾之王 Téuhn-jī Wòhng Mandarin 盾之王 Dùn-zhī Wáng French Bouclier Suprême German König des Schildes Italian Re degli Scudi Korean 방패왕 Spanish Escudo Supremo

Related articles

• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon

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