Pokemon GO Zamazenta Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & How to Catch

Zamazenta is the Legendary Fighting-type Pokemon from the Galar region that can be a tough foe to deal with. It has high attack power along with a varied moveset, making its attacks hard to predict during battle. Without the right strategy and counters, your team can get knocked out very quickly. That’s why you should check out our Pokemon GO Zamazenta raid guide to learn about its weaknesses, resistances, and the best counters to defeat it easily.

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:

Zamazenta	Stats
Image
Type	Fighting
Attack	254
Defense	236
Stamina	192
Max CP	4329
Raid CP	2100 – 2188 (Lvl 20)
Weather-Boosted Raid CP	2625 – 2735 (Lvl 25, Cloudy)
Research CP	1615 – 1641 (Lvl 15 research)
Fast Moves	Metal Claw (Steel) Quick Attack (Normal) Snarl (Dark) Ice Fang (Ice)
Charge Moves	Close Combat (Fighting) Crunch (Dark) Iron Head (Steel) Moonblast (Fairy)
Base Catch Rate	2%

Pokemon GO Zamazenta Weaknesses and Resistances

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

You can even check the Pokemon Type Chart to increase your understanding about Pokemon typing and their effectiveness.

Pokemon GO Zamazenta Best Counters

To defeat Zamazenta raid boss in Pokemon GO 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
Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Psystrike
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Fly
Mega Alakazam	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Gallade	Psycho Cut	Psychic
Mega Gardevoir	Confusion	Psychic
Mega Latios	Zen Headbutt	Psychic
Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Fly
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Fly
Zacian – Crowned Sword	Air Slash	Play Rough

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. Make sure to follow Pokemon GO routes, spin PokeStops, and complete tasks to get plenty of berries.

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 specific Pokemon GO events, and Raid Hours that happen every Wednesday from 6-7 PM.

This sums up everything you needed to know about Zamazenta in Pokemon GO. Do you have this beast? Let us know in the comments below.