Pokemon GO Zamazenta Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & Shiny

Zamazenta, the Legendary Fighting-type Pokemon from the Galar region, is returning to Pokemon GO from November 27 to December 3, 2024. This 5-star raid boss can be a tough challenge, but with the right counters and strategy, you can add this Pokemon to your Pokedex. Even better, you’ll have a chance to catch its shiny version!

Pokemon GO Zamazenta Stats

Zamazenta appears in its Hero of Many Battles form as a pure Fighting-type Pokemon. Before you challenge this legendary defender, let’s look at its key stats:

Pokemon GO Zamazenta Weaknesses and Resistances

Understanding Zamazenta’s strengths and weaknesses is crucial for building an effective raid team. Here they are:

Weaknesses (160% damage):

• Flying-type
• Psychic-type
• Fairy-type

Resistances (63% damage):

• Bug-type
• Dark-type
• Rock-type

Pokemon GO Zamazenta Best Counters

To defeat Zamazenta efficiently, focus on using Pokemon with Flying and Psychic-type moves, as these will deal the most damage. Here are the top counters:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Calyrex	Confusion	Psychic
Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike
Hoopa	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic
Zacian	Quick Attack	Play Rough
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Sky Attack
Ho-Oh	Extrasensory	Brave Bird

How to Catch Zamazenta in Pokemon GO

Catching Zamazenta requires strategy and patience. Here’s what you need to know:

• Zamazenta has a base catch rate of 2%
• You’ll encounter it at these CP ranges:
  • Regular: 2,100 – 2,188 CP
  • Weather Boosted (Cloudy): 2,625 – 2,735 CP

To successfully raid Zamazenta, aim to have 5-6 Pokemon GO trainers with high-level counters. While it’s technically possible to defeat it in a party of 0f 3-4 with perfect counters and weather conditions, having more trainers provides a comfortable margin for success.

To maximize your chances of catching this legendary, your best strategy is to use Golden Razz Berries before each throw. Mastering the curved throw technique is crucial – always aim for Excellent throws by hitting inside the smallest circle. We recommend you wait for Zamazenta to finish its attack animation before throwing your ball, as this ensures it won’t knock away your carefully aimed throw.

Can Zamazenta be Shiny?

Yes! Shiny Zamazenta is available in Pokemon GO. When you encounter its shiny version, you’ll notice it has a striking fuchsia body with burgundy details, making it quite distinct from its regular form. While shiny rates for legendary raids are typically around 1/20, remember that getting a shiny is never guaranteed.

If you want to add this legendary defender to your collection, focus on raiding during the Wednesday Raid Hour on November 27, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, when you’ll find increased raid opportunities.