Pokemon Go Zamazenta: Best moveset for PvP and Raids
NIANTICThe Galar region’s Shield mascot is a force to be reckoned with. So, we’ve compiled our best moveset recommendations to help you get the most out of Zamazenta in Pokemon Go.
The Legendary Hero Duo Zacian and Zamazenta made their Pokemon Go debut during the 2021 Sword & Shield event, which allowed fans to bring the two powerhouses from Galar to their mobile teams.
Whether you’re planning to catch Zamazenta once it’s back in 5-Star Raids during the Max Out Final event or you’re trying to power up an existing one, we’ve got details of the best movesets to teach it in Niantic’s mobile game.
Best moveset for PvP
If you want to use Zamazenta in PvP battles, one of the best movesets to teach it is Snarl as a Fast Move and Close Combat as a Charged Move.
Unfortunately, Zamazenta doesn’t have a Fighting-type Fast Move, which means there are no STAB attacks on offer. Snarl has good energy gains, making it your most solid option. If you’re up against a Fairy or Dark opponent, you can switch to Quick Attack.
When it comes to Charged Moves, Close Combat is the only move that benefits from STAB. Plus, it can dish out some huge damage. If you can afford a secondary Charged Move, go with Crunch for a cheap attack and some extra coverage.
Zamazenta was at one point arguably the top Fighting type in the Master League. However, the additions of Annihilape, Marshadow, and Sneasler pushed it down, but not much down, the list.
It’s worth catching a Zamazenta, but we’d recommend powering up the Fairy-type Zacian instead, as it has better defensive typing and retains that Fighting-type coverage with access to Close Combat.
THE POKEMON COMPANYBest moveset for Raids
The best moveset you can teach the Legendary Zamazenta for Raids consists of Snarl as a Fast Move and Crunch as a Charged Move.
As mentioned above, the lack of a Fighting-type Fast Move works against Zamazenta’s potential, making it an awful choice for Raids.
However, if you’re determined to take this Legendary to battle, make sure you go with Snarl and Crunch. The first one will offer fast energy generation, allowing you to reach the Charged Move sooner. Even though Crunch lacks STAB, it is cheap and deals good damage. Plus, it has a 30% chance of decreasing the opponent’s Defense stat by 20%.
Once its alternate form – Crowned Shield – is released, Metal Claw and Iron Head or Behemoth Bash will be Zamazenta’s best moveset, as it gains Steel as a secondary type and benefits from STAB.
All moves Zamazenta can learn in Pokemon Go
The Fighting-type Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles is quite a versatile Legendary in Pokemon Go. It has four Fast Moves and four Charged Moves to choose between, raging from Normal, Steel, and Dark-type attacks to even Ice and Fairy:
Zamazenta Fast Moves
- Ice Fang (Ice)
- Metal Claw (Steel)
- Quick Attack (Normal)
- Snarl (Dark)
Zamazenta Charged Moves
- Close Combat (Fighting/STAB)
- Crunch (Dark)
- Iron Head (Steel)
- Moonblast (Fairy)
That’s everything you need to know about Zamazenta’s best movesets in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out our other guides to stay up to date with every Pokemon Go event, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.