Zamazenta (#0889) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP92152–199294–388

Atk120112–189220–372

Def115108–183211–361

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD115108–183211–361

Spe138128–209252–412

Total660Higher than 98% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 138). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+209Max190No SP158Min142Scarf313Tailwind418

At max Speed, Zamazenta outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Dauntless Shield
Boosts Defense in battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDUberNational DexOU

19.47% of teams · rank #5 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Steel

Crunch
Body Press
Close Combat
Heavy Slam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players13.68%
Rated 1500+16.77%
Rated 1695+19.47%
Rated 1825+22.09%

Usage by month

Oct 202519.47%

Moves

Crunch76.6%
Body Press51.4%
Close Combat48.4%
Heavy Slam46.7%
Iron Defense43.2%
Roar26.6%
Stone Edge26.4%
Ice Fang22.7%
Light Screen17%
Reflect16.9%

Items

Leftovers38.2%
Light Clay16.9%
Heavy-Duty Boots15.6%
Life Orb14.7%
Choice Band4.6%
Chesto Berry3.7%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe18.5%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe9.1%
Jolly 104 HP / 248 Def / 156 Spe7.1%
Jolly 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 Spe6.6%
Jolly 4 Atk / 252 Def / 252 Spe5.6%

Tera types

Steel38.8%
Fire23.3%
Dark20.3%
Fighting5.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Zamazenta does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1HowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

11SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

22Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

33Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

44Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

55CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

66MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

77Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

88Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Warrior Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#399

This Pokémon slept for aeons while in the form of a statue. It was asleep for so long, people forgot that it ever existed.
Shield
In times past, it worked together with a king of the people to save the Galar region. It absorbs metal that it then uses in battle.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ザマゼンタ
Japanese (romaji): Zamazenta
Korean: 자마젠타
Chinese (Traditional): 藏瑪然特
Chinese (Simplified): 藏玛然特
French: Zamazenta
German: Zamazenta
Spanish: Zamazenta
Italian: Zamazenta

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Spe
Catch rate: 10 ≈1.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 0
Base experience: 335
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 1 area

Energy Plant Tower SummitStatic encounter · Lv 70