Zamazenta (Pokémon)

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Zamazenta (Japanese: ザマゼンタ Zamazenta) is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zamazenta has a second activated by giving it a Rusted Shield to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the dual-type Crowned Shield.
Zamazenta is the game mascot of Pokémon Shield, appearing on its boxart in its Crowned Shield form. It is a member of the legendary heroes with .
It is associated with , playing a role in stopping the Darkest Day.
==Biology==
In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zamazenta is a large magenta lupine with yellow eyes, a bulky frame, and a ponytail on its head. Its tail and ponytail are a deep blue; it also has deep blue accents on its neck and forelimbs. There are battle scars on its shoulders, hips, side, and eye, which reveal a tan coloration under the red fur. Half of its right ear is also missing. Its head and neck have thick fur resembling a shield.
It is believed to be the younger sibling or the rival of . In the past, Zamazenta was feared and respected by the people of Galar. 3000 years ago, It worked together with two young humans to save the region from and the Darkest Day it created, defeating the Gigantic Pokémon and forcing it back into slumber, which also caused pieces of its body imbued with its power to rain down throughout Galar in the form of Wishing Pieces and Wishing Stars. It can also turn itself into a statue and slumber for eons alongside Zacian in the Slumbering Weald. Zamazenta can also cast illusions, including a projection of itself, even while it slumbers. Additionally, it is capable of flying. Even though it is not capable of Dynamaxing, Zamazenta may still go berserk when bombarded by Galar particles. As years passed, both Zamazenta and Zacian were forgotten by history, however, Professor Sonia proved their existence by writing her first book: "Galar: A History", which details the discovery she and the player had in Stow-on-Side.
Zamazenta is also the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Forms===
Zamazenta has two forms: Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Shield.
Zamazenta can change to its Crowned Shield form in battle by wielding the Rusted Shield, it then absorbs metal particles in the air and uses them to form a golden armor over its body and transform the Rusted Shield into a larger, golden shield.
The Crowned Shield form causes Zamazenta to generate a set of golden armor covering the front of its body like a shield; although the side portions normally cover its forelimbs, they can slide forward to allow Zamazenta to use or protect itself from frontal attacks more effectively. Its ponytail also grows to cover most of its backside.
Crowned Shield is said to be Zamazenta's true form, and it is at its full power in this form. It has the ability to deflect any attacks with the shield that serves as its mane. When together with Zacian in their Crowned forms, it can negate the mysterious power of Eternamax , which prevents opposing Pokémon from attacking it.
Zamazenta's regal and majestic movements enable it to overwhelm opponents who face off against it. Zamazenta uses its golden shield to fend off attacks and as a weapon. The shield has tremendous strength, capable of withstanding scratches from the sharp claws of Pokémon and attacks from Dynamax Pokémon. Its resolve does not falter, and it charges at its enemies head on. By bashing with its full might, it is said that Zamazenta's power can cause cracks in the land, and that the resulting shockwaves can knock out hundreds of enemies. According to legends, in this form, it was known as the "Fighting Master's Shield" due to its Typing and weapon.
Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . By using Behemoth Bash, it is said to be able to bore holes through mountains.Zamazenta | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
	
	
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Hero of Many Battles=====
======Generation VIII======
======Generation IX======
=====Crowned Shield=====
======Generation VIII======
======Generation IX======
===Type effectiveness===
=====Hero of Many Battles=====
=====Crowned Shield=====
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====Form change====
If Zamazenta knows when it enters battle in its Crowned Shield form, Iron Head will become its signature move, , until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.
===Side game data===
====Hero of Many Battles====
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====Crowned Shield====
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===Form data===
Zamazenta has two forms, Hero of Many Battles and Crowned Shield, which change its appearance, stats, type, and cry. Zamazenta will always be in its Hero of Many Battles form outside of . In battle, Zamazenta will be in its Crowned Shield form if it holds a Rusted Shield. In this form, Zamazenta gains as a secondary type and has increased and , at the expense of slightly decreased . Additionally, if Zamazenta knows , the move will be replaced with .
	
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Zamazenta (anime)=====
Zamazenta debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!. Goh encountered it in the Slumbering Weald before it disappeared. Zamazenta reappeared in Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", where it led Goh and Sonia to the altar where they found the Rusted Sword and Shield. It reappeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, where it entered its Crowned Shield form and battled with , defeating it. In the intro segment of Getting More Than You Battled For!, it was at the altar of the Slumbering Weald.
====Minor appearances====
====Pokédex entries====
===GOTCHA!===
A Zamazenta briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form in GOTCHA!.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Zamazenta appeared in a flashback in The Champion, where it entered its Crowned Shield form and battled alongside , Hop, and , putting an end to the Darkest Day.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Zamazenta debuted in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment. Henry and Casey encountered it and in the Slumbering Weald, though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions. It reappeared in GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears to face , only for it to disappear alongside Zacian and Eternatus. It reappeared again to resume its fight with Eternatus in PASS41.
===Pokémon Journeys===
Zamazenta debuted in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 1), playing the same role as it did in the animated series.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Zamazenta appears as part of the Zacian & Zamazenta .
==Trivia==
* Zamazenta shares the same name with its partner . They are both known as the Warrior Pokémon.
* Zamazenta, Zacian, and are the only Pokémon that cannot Dynamax.
** Pokémon ed into Zacian, Zamazenta, or Eternatus will also be unable to Dynamax, such as or .
* Crowned Shield Zamazenta has the highest base and stats of all Pokémon.
* Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.
===Origin===
Zamazenta may be based on 's shield, known as or Pridwen. It may also be based on the , characters under Arthur's order said to work with him to protect the British kingdom. Its relationship with may reference the relationship between King Arthur and his sister . It otherwise resembles a , an animal once native to and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during the . It also resembles the of ancient . The armored plating on Zamazenta is similar to that of a , a form of body armor worn by warhorses during the .
The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to the Slumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, and their return in the present day to save Galar, parallels the legend of .
Zamazenta's shield's ability to resist any attack, with Zacian's sword being able to cut through anything, could be an example of an . One of the most famous examples of this in folklore includes the Chinese tale of a peddler selling a spear and a shield with similar properties, only to be asked what would happen if the two items were to be used against one another. Another example tells of the Greek hunting hound , which always caught its prey, being set upon , which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox.
Additionally, the shape of its shining shield while using Behemoth Bash may reference , a wolf that chases after the Sun in Norse mythology.
====Name origin====
Zamazenta is derived from the magenta.Shea, Brian (November 13, 2019). "Going Big: The behind-the-scenes story of Pokémon’s next evolution". Game Informer (Archived on August 2, 2024).
==In other languages==
Hero of Many Battles
Crowned Shield
==Related articles==
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Legendary Pokémon
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
* Legendary heroes (anime)
* Ancient Galarian kings
* Legendary heroes
* Weaponry in the Pokémon world
==References==
==External links==
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Category:Galar Legendary Pokémon
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Category:Pokémon whose base stats changed in Generation IX
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