Pokemon Go Zamazenta Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
DEXERTOThe Galar region’s Legendary Zamazenta is returning to Pokemon Go for the current season’s finale. It will be appearing in 5-Star Raids, so here are the best counters to defeat the Fighting-type Pokemon fast.
Sword & Shield Legendaries – Zacian and Zamazenta – are two of the most difficult Legendary Pokemon to catch in Niantic’s mobile game due to their sporadic appearances.
However, thanks to the Max Out season, Zamazenta has been featured twice. The first one was to introduce the Shield mascot’s Shiny variation during the Galarian Expedition event, and now is coming back to give the current season a proper send-off.
Zamazenta weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Zamazenta – Hero of Many Battles – is a pure Fighting-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type attacks. That’s why trainers should focus on bringing their best Pokemon of these types with matching moves.
As for strengths, Zamazenta can resist Bug, Dark, and Rock-type Pokemon, so definitely avoid these where possible. Below you’ll find the best counters to take into battle.
Zamazenta best counters
Here are some of the best counters you can use against Zamazenta during the battle:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza |  | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |
| Mega Alakazam |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Shadow Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Psystrike |
| Shadow Moltres |  | Wing Attack & Sky Attack |
| Ho-Oh |  | Extrasensory & Brave Bird |
| Enamorus Incarnate Form |  | Fairy Wind & Fly |
| Salamence |  | Dragon Tail & Fly |
| Gardevoir |  | Confusion & Psychic |
| Metagross |  | Zen Headbutt & Psychic |
| Staraptor |  | Gust & Fly |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels. In case you don’t have any of them, focus on your strongest Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type creatures.
Remember that even though the Pokemon listed are very effective against Zamazenta, they still need to be leveled up and know the proper moves if you want to win the battle.
How to get Zamazenta in Pokemon Go
As with all Legendaries, the only way to catch Zamazenta in Pokemon Go is to defeat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle and then attempt to catch it using the limited amount of Premier Balls given to you at the end of the encounter.
Zamazenta will be available in 5-Star Raid Battles from November 27, 2024, until December 3, 2024, as it will be part of the Max Out Finale event. During this time, the Shield mascot will appear along with fellow Legendaries Zacian, Regidrago, and Regieleki.
Additionally, the four of them will be featured in the Raid Hour on November 27, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.
Zamazenta CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Zamazenta has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after the encounter. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 52,195 |
| CP range once captured | 2100 – 2188 |
| Cloudy weather CP range | 2625 – 2735 |
| Zamazenta max CP (Level 50) | 4329 |
Can Zamazenta be Shiny?
Yes, Zamazenta can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as the Galarian Expedition event mentioned above introduced this special Shiny variation into the game.
NIANTICThose who take on Zamazenta during its time as a 5-Star Raid boss will have increased chances of finding its Shiny version, which can be identified by its fuchsia body, and burgundy details.
To keep you from being disappointed, remember that the odds of finding a Shiny Pokemon in general are very low and there’s no technique to ensure you’ll find one.
That’s all you need to know to take down Zamazenta in Pokemon Go Raids. You can also check out our guides on All the Ultra Beasts available in the game, as well as the Best Mega Evolutions, and keep up with this season’s events with our Max Out season hub.