Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Counters & Tips (November 2026)

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) is a dual Fighting- and Steel-type Legendary Pokémon that is vulnerable to Fighting-, Ground-, and Fire-type attacks. Thanks to its formidable defensive typing, it boasts heavy resistances to Bug, Rock, Dark, Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Steel, and Poison-type moves. You must bring a focused team of high-DPS Fighting, Ground, or Fire counters to break through its massive defensive stats.

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) will return to Five-Star raids during the Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 in Sendai, Japan and Pokémon GO Wild Area 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. It will then be available globally from Monday, November 9, at 6:00 a.m. to Friday, November 13, at 9:00 p.m. local time.

For a broader look at what else is happening this month, be sure to check out The Complete List of November 2026 Pokémon GO Events.

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Overview

The Warrior Pokémon returns to Five-Star and Special Raids with world-class stats and game-changing offensive power.

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Recommended Counters

The following top Pokémon deal maximum super-effective damage to Crowned Shield Zamazenta:

Note: Capitalize on Zamazenta’s Fighting, Ground, and Fire weaknesses. You can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon active per raid lobby. Use a Mega Pokémon to boost team damage. OR use a Mega Pokémon that shares a similar type with  Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) and gain extra catch candy.

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Raid Boss Moveset

When challenging Crowned Shield Zamazenta in raids, it can utilize any of the following attacks:

• Fast Attacks: Metal Claw (Steel) or Ice Fang (Ice)
• Charged Attacks: Behemoth Bash (Steel), Moonblast (Fairy), Close Combat (Fighting), and Giga Impact (Normal)

Best Budget Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Recommended Counters

If you lack premier Mega, Primal, or Shadow options, these accessible alternatives perform reliably in battle:

• Conkeldurr with Counter (Fast) and Dynamic Punch (Charged)

• Machamp with Counter (Fast) and Dynamic Punch (Charged)

• Excadrill with Mud-Slap (Fast) and Scorching Sands (Charged)

• Chandelure with Fire Spin (Fast) and Overheat (Charged)

• Rhyperior with Mud-Slap (Fast) and Earthquake (Charged)

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Raid Tips

• Lead with a high-tier Mega Evolution (such as Mega Lucario, Primal Groudon, or Mega Charizard Y) to grant a continuous damage boost to your raid team.

• Take advantage of Sunny/Clear weather (boosts Fire and Ground attacks) or Cloudy weather (boosts Fighting attacks) in-game to maximize your overall DPS.

• Raid in a Party to double your Charged Attack energy gain and clear the battle significantly faster.

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) in Pokémon GO PvP

• Master League: With its Fighting/Steel typing, astronomical defense stats, and signature move Behemoth Bash paired with moves like Close Combat, Crowned Shield Zamazenta acts as an wall against dragons and normal-type hyper-offenses.

How Many Trainers are Needed?

Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) boasts elite defense stats:

• 2 to 3 High-Level Trainers: Achievable using maxed-out Primal Groudon, Mega Lucario, or shadow counters under ideal weather conditions.

• 4 to 6 Trainers: Recommended for standard raid groups to guarantee a fast, comfortable victory.

Maximize Your Catch Chances

• Golden Razz Berries: Use them together with Excellent Curveball throws to maximize catch probability.

• Gym Control & Friend Bonus: Fight at gyms controlled by your team color and raid alongside Ultra/Best Friends to gain extra Premier Balls.

Hundo CP for Zamazenta from Raids

Defeating Crowned Shield Zamazenta awards Crowned Shield Energy, rewards, and an encounter with Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles):

• Standard Catch CP (Level 20, No Weather Boost): 2188 CP

• Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25, Cloudy/Snow): 2735 CP

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! You have a chance to encounter a Shiny Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) during the post-raid catch encounter.

What is the best Fast Attack for Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)?

In PvP and Raids, Metal Claw or Ice Fang serves as its best Fast Attack option depending on whether you need Steel shield-pressure/energy generation.

Does weather boost Zamazenta raids?

Zamazenta encounters after raids are weather-boosted by Cloudy or Snow weather up to Level 25. Meanwhile, your Fighting, Ground, and Fire counters receive damage boosts in Cloudy or Sunny/Clear weather.

Crowned Sword Energy & Its Usefulness

Transforming your standard Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) into its ultimate Crowned Shield form requires Crowned Shield Energy.

How to Get Crowned Sword Energy

• Raid Battles: Defeating Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Five-Star Raids awards Crowned Shield Energy (faster clear times yield higher energy rewards).

• Special Research: Completing event-themed Special Research tasks during designated events yields lump sums of energy.

Transformation Requirements

To change the form, you will need:

• 1,000x Crowned Shield Energy
• 30x Zamazenta Candy
• A Zamazenta that currently knows the Charged Attack Iron Head

Note: Once unlocked on a specific Zamazenta, future form changes for that exact Pokémon can be performed freely without expending additional energy.

FUN FACT: Crowned Shiled Zamazenta made its official Pokémon GO debut on May 29, 2025, during Pokémon GO Fest 2025 in Osaka, Jersey City, and Paris, followed by its global debut during Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Global .