Zamazenta in Pokémon Go: Best Counters, Weaknesses, Movesets, and How to Get Shiny
Ready to face the legendary Zamazenta in Pokémon Go? Whether you’re hunting for its shiny form or building the perfect raid team, here’s everything you need to know to take on both the Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Shield forms. Zamazenta is back as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2025, and this time you’ll have a shot at its most powerful version!
- Which types Zamazenta is weak to in both forms
- The best Pokémon and movesets to counter Zamazenta
- Optimal movesets for your own Zamazenta
- Shiny Zamazenta – is it available?
What is Zamazenta and what are its forms?
Zamazenta, the legendary shield wolf from the Galar region, made its debut in Pokémon Go in 2021. You’ll meet it in two flavors: the Hero of Many Battles form (pure fighting-type) and the tougher Crowned Shield form (fighting/steel-type). The Crowned Shield Zamazenta will be available during Pokémon Go Fest 2025 raids, so get ready!
Zamazenta weaknesses – what should you use?
Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta is a pure fighting-type. This means it’s weak to fairy-, flying-, and psychic-type moves. If you want to hit hard, bring Pokémon with those types of attacks! Avoid using bug-, dark-, or rock-type moves, as Zamazenta shrugs those off.
Crowned Shield Zamazenta picks up the steel typing. This changes the game – now it’s weak to fighting-, ground-, and fire-type moves. On top of that, it gets extra resistance to a bunch of types, including normal, rock, bug, steel, grass, ice, dragon, and dark.
Best Zamazenta counters for raids
When you’re up against Crowned Shield Zamazenta, these Pokémon are top picks:
- Terrakion – Double Kick & Sacred Sword
- Blacephalon – Incinerate & Mystical Fire
- Reshiram – Fire Fang & Fusion Flare
- Therian Landorus – Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm
- (Mega) Lucario – Force Palm & Aura Sphere
- Heatran – Fire Spin & Magma Storm
You can also try Mega Charizard Y and Blaziken with Fire Spin & Blast Burn, Garchomp with Mud Shot & Earth Power, or Primal Groudon with Mud Shot & Precipice Blades for serious damage.
Here’s who you want against the Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta:
- (Mega) Rayquaza – Air Slash & Dragon Ascent
- Mewtwo – Confusion & Psystrike
- Lunala – Confusion & Psychic
- Hoopa – Confusion & Psychic
- Braviary – Air Slash & Fly
- Staraptor – Gust & Fly
- Metagross – Zen Headbutt & Psychic
- (Mega) Alakazam – Confusion & Psychic
If you’ve got Mega Energy, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Alakazam are top-tier. Other strong options include Mega Gardevoir with Confusion & Psychic or Mega Pidgeot with Gust & Brave Bird.
Best Zamazenta moveset for PvE and PvP
Let’s be honest: Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta isn’t the best for raids or gyms. There are simply better fighting-types out there like Terrakion, Lucario, and Machamp. But if you want to use it, try Snarl and Close Combat for PvE.
On the flip side, Crowned Shield Zamazenta is a powerhouse. For raids, go with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash – you’ll have one of the best steel-type attackers in the game. And in Master League PvP, this form ranks #2 overall (right behind Zacian), according to PvPoke. For maximum results, use Metal Claw, Close Combat, and Behemoth Bash.
Can Zamazenta be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes, Zamazenta can be shiny! This rare variant first appeared during the Galarian Expedition event in October 2024. The odds are pretty low, and there’s no real way to boost your chances – so you’ll need both luck and patience. Good luck out there!
