Zamazenta is set to make its long-awaited return to raids inPokémon GO, starting on August 09, 2025. Appearing in line with the app’s Galarian Expedition event, you’ll have just one week to face off with the Legendary Pokémon and capture one yourself. A hard-hitting Fighting-type Pokémon, Zamazenta is a rare encounter you don’t want to miss.
Prior to the upcomingGalarian Expedition eventinPokémon GO, Zamazenta andits Legendary counterpart, Zacian, were among the most limited species available to catch. The duo made their debut inSword & Shieldof Generation 8 and have since gone on to appear inPokémon GOonly during special events. This time around,you’re able to encounter Zamazenta in 5-Star Raids. Although this is a great time to catch the powerful Fighting-type, you’ll need a strong team of Pokémon and the help of of other Trainers to finish the job.
Zamazenta’s Weaknesses In Pokémon GO
The Fighting-Type Legendary Is Weak To Three Types
While Zamazenta becomes a dual Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon in its secondary Crowned Shield form, it’s apure Fighting-type in its standard Hero of Many Battles forminPokémon GO. Luckily, it resists only a fraction of the types it otherwise would in this state. This will give you a better chance to inflict big damage against the Legendary Pokémon, withits biggest weaknesses being Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks. Each of these three types willdeal super-effective damage and resist Fighting-type movesin return, giving you a solid line of defense.
Of course, Zamazenta packs all the power any Legendary Pokémon would, and its Raid Battles are primed to present a challenge. This means putting your best partners forward and prioritizing your strongest moves to counter it. To beat the Raid timer, you should aim to use super-effective attacks whenever possible, a task made easier with the right movesets.
Fairy-type moves are super-effective against Fighting-type Pokémon, butZamazenta also has access to Steel-type moves, one of just two Fairy-type weaknesses. To prevent putting your Pokémon at a disadvantage in the upcoming raids, you should avoid using Fairy-type partners and instead prioritize only moves of this type.
Best Counters For Zamazenta Raids In Pokémon GO
Flying, Psychic, And Fairy-Type Moves Are Best
Many of the best counters for Zamazenta Raid inPokémon GOremain the same from past events. However, the app has introduced plenty of new Pokémon since the Legendary’s last appearance, with viable options like Galarian Articuno set to return at the same time. In all,other Legendaries will make powerful partners in the fight against Zamazenta, with Flying and Psychic-types being the top contenders.
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Tried-and-true options include Rayquaza and Mewtwo, bringing strong Flying and Psychic moves to the table. BothDusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wings Necrozma will also make excellent counters in the Zamazenta raids, though obtaining these forms requiresSolar and Lunar Fusion Energy inPokémon GO.
Metagross is a solid alternative to the former if you haven’t caught Necrozma yet, boasting the same dual typing and similar Psychic attacks. Apart from these Pokémon, here’s a look at our other top picks to counter Zamazenta:
Psychic/Steel
If you don’t have the rare Mega or Shadow variations of the Pokémon listed above, their standard forms will still be great options for your team when taking on Zamazenta in Raid Battles.
Is Shiny Zamazenta Available In Pokémon GO?
The Odds Are There, But They’re Slim
In a Septembernews update,Pokémon GOconfirmed that you’ll havea chance to capture Shiny Zamazenta in 5-Star Raids during the Galarian Expedition event. That is, if you’re lucky.Shiny odds remain slimas ever, with a mere5% chance of encounter,andLegendary Pokémon are exceptionally tough to catchin this form.
Even so, the upcoming event inPokémon GOoffers an incredible opportunity to catch Shiny Zamazenta. Like many other Pokémon of Legendary status, it was previously Shiny-locked when it was first introduced in the Gen 8 games. Back then, you could only obtainSword & Shield’s box Legendaries in these rare forms via a limited-time distribution event, barring you from the feat of catching one yourself. All that changes when Zamazenta arrives in Raids this week, so be sure to grab your best partner and other Trainers to prepare forOctober’s Raid Bosses.
