Zamazenta

() is a -type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It is the mascot for Pokémon Shield. 
When it is holding a Rusted Shield in battle it turns into its Crowned Shield form, which is a / type.
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Zamazenta resembles a quadrupedal red fur-colored wolf-like creature with a large shield-like mane and dark blue fur sticking out from the bottom of the mane, sticking upward on the frontal paws and pointing up on the head as a high ponytail. Zamazenta's body has several scars and scratches and its right ear is half cut-off.
In its Crowned Shield form, its mane turns into a huge, gold shield with red highlights, as well as crown-like texture on its head that covers the half cut-off ear. Its ponytail and tail are neater now. It also has many scars and shaggy fur.
Shiny Zamazenta is magenta, as its name suggests.
===Natural Abilties===
Zamazenta, similar to Zacian, can absorb metal to assume its crowned form. Its shield can slide into a different alignment when defending or using Behemoth Bash, which is described as strong enough to crack the land and the resulting shockwaves can defeat multiple enemies simultaneously, as well as being able to go through mountains. Its shield can deflect most attacks, even Dragon Claw cant dent it.
It can Fly and project Illusions like Zoroark.
==Game info==
===Game locations===
===Pokédex entries===
==Stats==
==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
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Generation IX=
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Generation VIII=
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===By TM===
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Generation IX=
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Generation VIII=
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===By breeding===
===By tutoring===
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Generation IX=
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==Sprites==
==Appearances==
===Anime===
Zamazenta anime.png|Zamazenta in the anime.
Zamazenta Crowned Shield anime.png|Zamazenta in its Crowned Shield form in the anime
Zamazenta, alongside Zacian only made brief appearances in certain recent opening scene of Pokémon (2019), and has yet to debut in some episode they will appear. It played a major role in the Darkest Day arc.
*Zamazenta (anime)
==Trivia==
*Its cry is identical to Zacian's except it is lower-pitched.
*Even though Zamazenta is genderless in-game like all other mascots Legendary Pokémon, its Pokédex entry in Pokémon Shield implies that it is a male.
*Crowned Shield Zamazenta shares its typing with Lucario, Mega Lucario, and Cobalion.
*Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest -type Pokémon.
*Zamazenta's original name was "マゼンタ", but was changed to its current name to be homophonic to "That Magenta!"
*Zamazenta is one of the three only Pokémon to be unable to Dynamax, the other two being Zacian and Eternatus.
*Zamazentas Hero of Many Battles Form is tied with Zacians with lowest base stat total for a box art legendary
*Prior to Generation IX, Zamazenta had 720 in its crowned form, but lost 20.
===Origin===
It is based on a wolf. The shield embedded on its body may act as a reference to Pridwen from the Arthurian legends of Celtic Mythology. Its armor may draw inspiration from medieval knights. Zacian and Zamazenta are also likely based on the wolves Skoll and Hati from Norse Mythology.
The return of the legendary duo in the present day is similar to how many beloved King Arthur would be reincarnated into a savior figure.
Furthermore, the fact that the duo's weapons are described to be extremely strong offensively and defensively, creates an irresistible force paradox, popularized by a Chinese story about a man selling a spear and shield with abilities similar to the weapons wielded by the duo, only to be asked what would happened if they are used against each other.
===Etymology===
Zamazenta may originate from "magenta", a pinkish-red color. This could refer to the red color of Pokémon Shield or its Shiny coloration, in which it is magenta.
==Gallery==
0889Zamazenta Crowned Shield JN anime.png
0889Zamazenta Crowned Shield JN anime 2.png
0889Zamazenta Dream.png
0889Zamazenta Dream 2.png
0889Zamazenta Crowned Shield Dream.png
0889Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles Pokémon HOME.png
0889Zamazenta Crowned Shield Pokémon HOME.png
0889Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Masters.png
Zamazenta 2.png
Zamazenta Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield.png
Zamazenta Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield 2.png
Zamazenta TCG Kouki Saitou.jpg
Category:Pokémon with multiple formes
Category:Illegal Pokémon within competitive battles
Category:Large Pokémon
Category:Medium-Weighed Pokémon
Category:Canine like
Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon
Category:Mascot Pokémon
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