Competitive Information for Zamazenta (Crowned) [Sword/Shield]
Fighting / Steel
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-crowned? 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!
Unveil the power of Zamazenta-Crowned, a noteworthy Pokémon known for its Fighting and Steel typing! It's a sight to see Zamazenta-Crowned out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Zamazenta-Crowned's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 236 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Moveset:
- Behemoth Bash / Iron Head
- Close Combat / Revenge
- Slash
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
In single battles, Zamazenta's Physical Sweeper role is a storied. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical power. 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.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zamazenta's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Revenge is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Fighting-type move (power doubles if Zamazenta is damaged by the target).
◆ 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).
◆ 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-crowned? 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: 244 Hp / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Behemoth Bash
- Wide Guard
- Snarl
- Coaching
When it comes to double battles, Zamazenta shines as a storied Support. This build had its heyday in former tourneys. 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.
◆ Wide Guard is a status move (protects allies from multi-target moves this turn).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Coaching is a status move (raises an ally's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Rusted Shield
Ability: Dauntless Shield
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 236 Hp / 252 Atk / 20 Spe
Moveset:
- Behemoth Bash / Iron Head
- Close Combat / Revenge
- Slash
- Wild Charge / Psychic Fangs
Zamazenta makes an a renowned Physical Sweeper in double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. 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.
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Close Combat is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zamazenta's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Revenge is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Fighting-type move (power doubles if Zamazenta is damaged by the target).
◆ 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).
◆ 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-crowned 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-crowned.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zamazenta-crowned 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-crowned
- 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-crowned's stats
- Agility
- Howl
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Zamazenta-crowned
- Howl
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Zamazenta-crowned 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-crowned'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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