Competitive Information for Zamazenta [Sword/Shield]
Fighting
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon's Defense is raised by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zamazenta? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Zamazenta, a top-notch Pokémon boasting Fighting attributes. It's a sight to see Zamazenta out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-typed attacks. Discover Zamazenta's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Revenge
- Crunch / Slash
- Wild Charge / Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
Zamazenta makes an a mythical Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zamazenta recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Dauntless Shield, on switch-in Zamazenta's defense is raised by 1 stage. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zamazenta's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Revenge is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Fighting-type move (power doubles if Zamazenta is damaged by the target).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zamazenta? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 228 Hp / 36 Atk / 44 Def / 164 SpD / 36 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Howl
- Wide Guard
Zamazenta proves to be a prodigious Special Wall for double battles. In previous tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. It tries to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. With Dauntless Shield, on switch-in Zamazenta's defense is raised by 1 stage. With a Rusted Shield equipped to it, if held by a zamazenta, this item changes its forme to crowned shield.
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zamazenta's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Howl is a status move (raises your Zamazenta's and ally's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Wide Guard is a status move (protects allies from multi-target moves this turn).
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Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Revenge
- Crunch / Slash
- Wild Charge / Play Rough
- Psychic Fangs
Ready for double battles? Zamazenta is a epic Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using devastating physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zamazenta recover from the recoil damage it may take from Wild Charge. With Dauntless Shield, on switch-in Zamazenta's defense is raised by 1 stage. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Zamazenta's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Revenge is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Fighting-type move (power doubles if Zamazenta is damaged by the target).
◆ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Wild Charge is a physical 90-base power Electric-type move (has 1/4 recoil).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Zamazenta can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zamazenta.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zamazenta can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Zamazenta
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Wide Guard, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
Moves that boost Zamazenta's stats
- Agility
- Howl
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Zamazenta
- Howl
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Zamazenta in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Zamazenta's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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