Pokemon GO Zamazenta: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Pokemon GO Zamazenta's best moveset, counters, and viability in competitive arenas will be of interest to players wishing to use the creature in battles. It was introduced in August 2021. It has been obtainable via 5-star raids and GO Battle League rewards at release, in August 2022, and most recently from October 4 - 14, 2024.

To get optimal use out of the Pokemon Shield mascot in battle, you must equip it with the most-suited moves. This article covers Zamazenta's best moveset in Pokemon GO as well as what counters it.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Zamazenta's best moveset

Zamazenta in the anime (Image via TPC)

Zamazenta has different movesets that work for it in different situations:

Pokemon GO Zamazenta best PvP moveset:

• Fast Attack: Snarl
• Charged Attacks: Close Combat and Crunch

Pokemon GO Zamazenta best PvE moveset:

• Fast Attack: Metal Claw
• Charged Attacks: Close Combat

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Is Zamazenta good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

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Zamazenta in Pokemon GO PvP

Zamazenta is one of the least effective box legendaries in Pokemon GO PvP. Its lack of strong coverage doesn't let it shine in the Master League meta. It cannot even do too well as a Fighting-type attacker as it lacks solid STAB Fast Attack options. While Close Combat is a strong move, it debuffs the user, making it even more difficult for Zamazenta to stick around the battlefield for long.

Perhaps the release of the Crowned Shield form and its signature move, Behemoth Bash, will help Zamazenta find some footing in the Master League.

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Zamazenta in Pokemon GO PvE

Zamazenta can be an effective Fighting-type attacker, with Metal Claw and Close Combat. However, there's a bunch of critters that outclass it. Therefore, you will only be using it when you don't have any other options—which is never a good thing for a Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO Zamazenta: All moves and stats

Shiny Zamazenta (Image via TPC)

Fast Attacks:

• Ice Fang
• Metal Claw
• Quick Attack
• Snarl

Charged Attacks:

• Close Combat
• Iron Head
• Moonblast
• Crunch

Base Stats:

• Attack: 254
• Defense: 236
• Stamina: 192
• Max CP: 4,329

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Pokemon GO Zamazenta: Strengths and weaknesses

Zamazenta in Pokemon GO resists the following types:

• Rock (62.5%)
• Dark (62.5%)
• Bug (62.5%)

Zamazenta has the following weaknesses:

• Fairy (160.0%)
• Flying (160.0%)
• Psychic (160.0%)

The types that Zamazenta can hit with STAB super-effective damage are:

• Dark
• Rock
• Steel
• Ice

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Zamazenta

Master League counters: Mewtwo, Xerneas, Complete Forme Zygarde, Dragonite, Dusk Mane Necrozma

PvE counters:

• Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
• Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
• Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts

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