Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) is a pure Fighting-type legendary Pokémon that is vulnerable to Psychic-, Flying-, and Fairy-type attacks. A well-prepared team of high-DPS Psychic or Flying-type Pokémon can bring it down efficiently. Bringing the right counters will make all the difference if you are planning to farm Candy, hunt for a shiny, or add Zamazenta to your collection.
Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) will be available in Five-Star Raids in Pokémon GO from Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, September 22, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
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Best Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) Recommended Counters
The following are the top Pokémon that deal super-effective damage to Zamazenta.
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Confusion as a Fast Attack and Psystrike as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Mewtwo X | Confusion as a Fast Attack and Psystrike as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut as a Fast Attack and Psystrike as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Alakazam | Confusion as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack as a Fast Attack and Fly as a Charged Attack |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut as a Fast Attack and Psystrike as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Gardevoir | Confusion as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack |
Note that Psychic and Flying-type attackers play heavily into Zamazenta’s core weaknesses. Furthermore, you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid lobby. If you are looking to earn extra candy for every Zamazenta caught as a raid encounter, use a matching Mega Level 3 Fighting-type Pokémon like Mega Lucario, Mega Blaziken, or Mega Lopunny.
Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) Raid Boss Moveset
When battling Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) in raids, it will utilize its own set of Fast and Charged attacks. Being aware of its moveset helps you anticipate incoming damage:
- Fast Attacks: Metal Claw (Steel), Snarl (Dark), Ice Fang (Ice), and Quick Attack (Normal).
- Charged Attacks: Close Combat (Fighting), Iron Head (Steel), Moonblast (Fairy), and Crunch (Dark).
Note: Watch out for Snarl, Crunch, or Metal Claw. These deal damage to Psychic (and Fairy) type Pokémon.
- Resistances: Avoid bringing Pokémon that rely on Bug, Rock, or Dark-type attacks, as Zamazenta resists these damage types.
Best Budget Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) Recommended Counters
Not everyone currently has access to high-tier Legendary or Shadow options. Fortunately, Zamazenta’s vulnerabilities make it accessible with strong non-legendary choices. Excellent budget choices are as follows:
- Gardevoir with Charm as a Fast Attack and Dazzling Gleam as a Charged Attack.
- Sylveon with Charm as a Fast Attack and Moonblast as a Charged Attack.
- Alakazam with Psycho Cut as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack.
- Staraptor with Wing Attack as a Fast Attack and Brave Bird as a Charged Attack.
- Gallade with Confusion as a Fast Attack and Psychic as a Charged Attack.
Zamazenta Raid Tips
Having the best counters may not be enough. You also need a good strategy. The following tips will help you a great deal:
- Lead with a Mega Psychic or Flying Pokémon to boost teammates’ corresponding attacks.
- Coordinate Mega Evolutions with your raid group for maximum efficiency.
- Use Pokémon with matching Fast and Charged Moves (e.g., full Psychic-type or Flying-type sets).
- Revive and rejoin if necessary rather than using weaker backup teams.
- If you can, battle Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) during Windy (boosts Psychic and Flying) or Cloudy (boosts Fairy) weather conditions in-game for an extra damage edge.
How Many Trainers are Needed?
Due to Zamazenta’s vulnerabilities to Psychic, Flying, and Fairy-type attacks, it can be tackled efficiently. In ideal conditions with top-tier counters like Mega Mewtwo Y or Shadow Mewtwo, it can be defeated by 2 to 3 prepared players. However, for most trainers utilizing standard or budget counters, a group of 4 to 6 players will comfortably defeat Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles).
Maximize Your Catch Chances
Once you successfully defeat Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles), you will enter the bonus catch phase. Keep these tips in mind to secure your catch:
Golden Razz Berries: Always use a Golden Razz Berry combined with a Curveball Throw to maximize your capture rate. If it is Shiny Zamazenta, use a Silver Pinap Berry instead.
Great/Excellent Throws: Practice your timing to land consistent Great or Excellent throws, which drastically increase the catch multiplier.
Gym Control & Friend Bonuses: Raid with your Best or Ultra Friends and ensure your team controls the gym to earn extra Premier Balls.
Hundo CP for Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) from Raids
You will get rewards such as Rare Candies, other items, and an encounter with Zamazenta after completing the Raid successfully.
The hundo CP (i.e., the perfect IV CP) for Zamazenta caught from raids depends on the in-game weather condition when it was caught. If caught during Cloudy weather conditions, the weather-boosted hundo CP is 2,735 CP (Level 25). Otherwise, the standard hundo CP (Level 20) is 2,188 CP.
For a complete overview of what to expect when catching Zamazenta post-raid, keep an eye out for these CP ranges:
Standard Catch CP (Level 20): 2100 – 2188 CP.
Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25): 2625 – 2735 CP.
If you get a good one, prepare it for Master League PvP dominance or look forward to unlocking its shield form utility.
FUN FACT: Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) made its debut in Pokémon GO on Thursday
August 26, 2021. This was during the Ultra Unlock Part 3: Sword and Shield event.
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