Zamazenta (Japanese: ザマゼンタ, Hepburn: Zamazenta) (ZAH-mah-ZEN-tuh[1]) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It is the mascot for Pokémon Shield.
When it is holding a Rusted Shield in battle it turns into its Crowned Shield form, which is a Fighting/Steel type.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Zamazenta resembles a quadrupedal red fur-colored wolf-like creature with a large shield-like mane and dark blue fur sticking out from the bottom of the mane, sticking upward on the frontal paws and pointing up on the head as a high ponytail. Zamazenta's body has several scars and scratches and its right ear is half cut-off.
In its Crowned Shield form, its mane turns into a huge, gold shield with red highlights, as well as crown-like texture on its head that covers the half cut-off ear. Its ponytail and tail are neater now. It also has many scars and shaggy fur.
Shiny Zamazenta is magenta, as its name suggests.
Natural Abilties[]
Zamazenta, similar to Zacian, can absorb metal to assume its crowned form. Its shield can slide into a different alignment when defending or using Behemoth Bash, which is described as strong enough to crack the land and the resulting shockwaves can defeat multiple enemies simultaneously, as well as being able to go through mountains. Its shield can deflect most attacks, even Dragon Claw cant dent it.
It can Fly and project Illusions like Zoroark.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | Tower Summit (Shield only) | One |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
Hero of Many Battles: 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.
Crowned Shield: 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
Hero of Many Battles: 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: Now that it's equipped with its shield, it can shrug off impressive blows, including the attacks of Dynamax Pokémon.
Stats[]
- Generation IX-present
- Generation VIII
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| Attack | |
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| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 660
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| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 700
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| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 670
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| Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 720
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Metal Burst | 
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Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Quick Guard | 
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Metal Claw |
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Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | Howl | 
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Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Quick Attack |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Bite | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 11 | Slash |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 22 | Iron Defense |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 33 | Iron Head |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Laser Focus |
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Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 55 | Crunch |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 66 | Moonblast | 
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Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 77 | Close Combat |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 88 | Giga Impact |
|
Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Zamazenta learns no moves via breeding. |
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By tutoring[]
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Zamazenta, alongside Zacian only made brief appearances in certain recent opening scene of Pokémon (2019), and has yet to debut in some episode they will appear. It played a major role in the Darkest Day arc.
Trivia[]
- Its cry is identical to Zacian's except it is lower-pitched.
- Even though Zamazenta is genderless in-game like all other mascots Legendary Pokémon, its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Shield implies that it is a male.
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta shares its typing with Lucario, Mega Lucario, and Cobalion.
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.
- Zamazenta's original name was "マゼンタ", but was changed to its current name to be homophonic to "That Magenta!"
- Zamazenta is one of the three only Pokémon to be unable to Dynamax, the other two being Zacian and Eternatus.
- Zamazentas Hero of Many Battles Form is tied with Zacians with lowest base stat total for a box art legendary
- Prior to Generation IX, Zamazenta had 720 in its crowned form, but lost 20.
Origin[]
It is based on a wolf. The shield embedded on its body may act as a reference to Pridwen from the Arthurian legends of Celtic Mythology. Its armor may draw inspiration from medieval knights. Zacian and Zamazenta are also likely based on the wolves Skoll and Hati from Norse Mythology.
The return of the legendary duo in the present day is similar to how many beloved King Arthur would be reincarnated into a savior figure.
Furthermore, the fact that the duo's weapons are described to be extremely strong offensively and defensively, creates an irresistible force paradox, popularized by a Chinese story about a man selling a spear and shield with abilities similar to the weapons wielded by the duo, only to be asked what would happened if they are used against each other.
Etymology[]
Zamazenta may originate from "magenta", a pinkish-red color. This could refer to the red color of Pokémon Shield or its Shiny coloration, in which it is magenta.
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 624. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.