Zamazenta is preparing to return to the long-awaited raids Pokémon GOStarting October 4, 2024. You'll have just one week to encounter Legendary Pokemon and catch one yourself, according to the app's Galarian Expedition event. An awesome Fighting-type Pokemon, Zamazenta is a rare encounter you don't want to miss.
Before the upcoming Galarian Expedition event Pokémon GOZamazenta and his legendary counterpart, Zacian, were among the most limited species available to capture. The duo made their debut Sword and Shield 8th generation and has continued to appear ever since Pokémon GO only during special events. This time too You can encounter Zamazenta in 5 Star Raids. While it's a great time to catch a powerful Fighting type, you'll need a strong Pokémon team and the help of other Trainers to get the job done.
Weaknesses of Zamazenta in Pokémon GO
Weak to Battle-Type Legendary Three Types
Although Zamazenta evolves into a dual Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon in its secondary Crowned Shield form, A pure Fighting type in standard Multi Battle Hero form in Pokémon GO. Fortunately, it resists only a fraction of the species it would otherwise. This will give you a better chance of dealing massive damage against legendary Pokemon her biggest weaknesses are Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks. Each of these three types will be deal super effective damage and resist Fighting-type moves in return it gives you a solid line of defense.
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Weaknesses of Zamazenta |
Resistances of Zamazenta |
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Of course, Zamazenta has the power of any Legendary Pokemon, and its Raid Battles are up for the challenge. This means putting forward your best partners and prioritizing your strongest moves to counter it. To beat the raid timer, you should aim to use super effective attacks whenever possible, a task made easier with the right movesets.
Fairy-type moves are very effective against Fighting-type Pokemon, however
Zamazenta also has access to Steel-type moves, one of her two Fairy-type weaknesses.
. In order not to put your Pokemon at a disadvantage in future raids, you should avoid using Fairy-type partners and instead prefer only Fairy-type moves.
The best counters for Zamazenta raids in Pokémon GO
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-Type Moves are Best
Most of the best counters for Zamazenta Raid Pokémon GO remains the same from past events. However, the app has introduced a lot of new Pokémon since the Legend's last appearance, with compatible variants like Galarian Articuno set to return at the same time. In general, other Legendaries will make strong partners against Zamazenta, with Flying and Psychic types being prime contenders..
Tried and true choices include Rayquaza and Mewtwo, who bring powerful Flight and Psychic moves to the table. Both of them Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma will also make great counters in Zamazenta raids.although these forms require Solar and Lunar Fusion Energy to obtain Pokémon GO.
If you haven't caught Necrozma yet, Metagross is a solid alternative to the former, boasting the same dual script and similar Psychic attacks. Aside from this Pokémon, here's a look at our other top picks for battling Zamazenta:
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Best Zamazenta Counters |
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Rayquaza/Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon/Flying |
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Mewtwo/Shadow Mewtwo |
Psychic |
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Mega Latios |
Dragon/Psychic |
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Galarian Articuno |
Psychic/Flying |
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Mega Alakazam |
Psychic |
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Yveltal |
Dark/Flying |
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Shadow Moltres |
Fire/Flying |
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Shadow Metagross |
Steel/Psychic |
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Psychic/Ghost |
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Dusk Mane Necrozma |
Psychic/Steel |
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If the Pokémon listed above do not have the rare Mega or Shadow variations, their standard forms will be a great choice for your team when taking on Zamazenta in Raid Battles.
Is Shiny Zamazenta available in Pokémon GO?
There are chances, but they are weak
In the September news update, Pokémon GO confirmed that it will be A chance to catch Shiny Zamazenta in 5-Star Raids during the Galarian Expedition event. That is, if you're lucky. Bright chances remain as slim as ever 5% encounter chance, and it is quite difficult to catch legendary Pokemon in this form.
However, the upcoming event Pokémon GO Shiny offers an incredible opportunity to capture Zamazenta. Like many other Pokémon of Legendary status, it was previously Shiny-locked when it was first introduced in the Gen 8 games. Back then you could only get it Sword and Shield's box Legendaries is blocking your ability to grab these rare forms through a limited-time distribution event. That all changes when Zamazenta comes to Raids this week, so be sure to grab your best partner and other Trainers to prepare for October's Raid Bosses.