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Zamazenta is a Legendary Fighting-type Pokemon from the Galar region, known for its shield-like body, Dauntless Shield ability and Crowned Shield form. This guide covers Zamazenta’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Crowned Shield form and future Pokemon game information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Crowned Shield Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Zamazenta guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Zamazenta is a Legendary Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Its Hero of Many Battles form is Fighting-type, while its Crowned Shield form becomes Fighting and Steel-type when it holds the Rusted Shield in supported games.
Competitive Overview
Zamazenta can be a strong competitive Pokemon when its defensive profile and speed are used well. Hero of Many Battles gives it a fast Fighting-type role, while Crowned Shield adds Steel typing and makes it much harder to remove.
Zamazenta’s biggest strengths are Dauntless Shield, high Speed, strong physical bulk and moves such as Behemoth Bash, Close Combat, Body Press and Iron Defense. Its main challenge is fitting enough damage and coverage while playing around Fairy, Psychic and Flying threats in Hero form, or Fire, Fighting and Ground threats in Crowned Shield form.
Here are the key facts to know about Zamazenta, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Zamazenta
National Dex
#0889
Type
Fighting
Species
Warrior Pokemon
Height
9’06” / 2.9 m
290 cm
Weight
463.0 lbs / 210.0 kg
210 kg
Abilities
Dauntless Shield
Zamazenta has strong Speed, Attack and defensive stats. Its Crowned Shield form increases its defensive profile and gives it a Fighting and Steel typing.
Zamazenta’s best moves usually focus on Fighting-type power, Crowned Shield Steel-type pressure and defensive setup options. These are some of Zamazenta’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that gives Zamazenta immediate damage pressure.
Zamazenta’s signature Steel-type move in Crowned Shield form, especially known for punishing Dynamax targets in Sword and Shield.
A strong Fighting-type option that pairs well with Zamazenta’s high Defense, especially in Crowned Shield form.
Boosts Defense and helps Zamazenta become harder to break while strengthening Body Press.
Reliable Steel-type coverage that can be useful before or outside Behemoth Bash access.
Useful Dark-type coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Zamazenta hit Steel, Bug, Grass and Ice-type Pokemon.
Coverage that can hit Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon while also breaking screens in supported games.
Zamazenta can learn Fighting, Steel, Dark, Fire, Ice, Psychic and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Zamazenta’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Zamazenta is a Fighting-type Pokemon in its Hero of Many Battles form. In Crowned Shield form, it becomes Fighting and Steel-type, which changes its weaknesses and resistances.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic and Fairy
Resistances
Rock, Bug and Dark
Immunity
None
Zamazenta’s ability supports its role as a defensive Legendary Pokemon and helps it take physical hits more effectively.
Boosts Zamazenta’s Defense the first time it enters battle. This helps Zamazenta take physical attacks and supports defensive sets built around its shield theme.
Zamazenta does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. Its main form change is Crowned Shield, which appears when Zamazenta holds the Rusted Shield in supported games.
Legendary Pokemon
Does not evolve
Form Change
Form changes with the Rusted Shield in supported games
Zamazenta’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Because Zamazenta was introduced in Generation 8, earlier games list that it had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Zamazenta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade from Pokemon Shield or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Catch at the Tower Summit during the post-game story. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Available through Pokemon HOME transfer. In The Indigo Disk, Zamazenta can also be encountered after receiving the Zamazenta Treat from Snacksworth. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Available through Pokemon HOME transfer. In The Indigo Disk, Zamazenta can also be encountered after receiving the Zamazenta Treat from Snacksworth. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Zamazenta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Crowned Shield Zamazenta is Zamazenta’s alternate form. It changes Zamazenta from a pure Fighting-type Pokemon into a Fighting and Steel-type Pokemon when Zamazenta holds the Rusted Shield in supported games.
Category
Warrior Pokemon
Type
Fighting / Steel
Height
9’6″
Weight
1730.6 lbs
Crowned Shield Zamazenta gains Steel typing and access to Behemoth Bash, making it a more defensive and more specialized version of Zamazenta for games where this form is available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Zamazenta. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Zamazenta is a Fighting-type Pokemon in Hero of Many Battles form. Crowned Shield Zamazenta is Fighting and Steel-type.
Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves. Crowned Shield Zamazenta is weak to Fire, Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Zamazenta does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon.
Zamazenta’s ability is Dauntless Shield, which boosts its Defense the first time it enters battle.
Zamazenta’s best moves often include Close Combat, Behemoth Bash, Body Press, Iron Defense, Iron Head, Crunch, Fire Fang and Psychic Fangs.
Yes, Zamazenta can be strong because of its speed, defensive utility, Dauntless Shield and Crowned Shield form.
Zamazenta is obtained in Pokemon Shield during the post-game story. In later games, it is usually obtained through transfer, trade or special Legendary encounter systems.
Crowned Shield Zamazenta is available in supported games when Zamazenta holds the Rusted Shield.
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