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Zamazenta is a legendary Pokemon found inPokemon GO, with two different forms: Crowned Shield, and Hero of Many Battles. Crowned Shield Zamazenta is a Steel and Fighting-type Pokemon, while the Hero variant issolely a Fighting-type. This legendary is one of the most powerful you may get in the game, but can be quite difficult to obtain.
There is only one method you can use toget this special Pokemonoriginating fromPokemon Sword & Shield. If you want to catch either variant of Zamazenta inPokemon GO, you’ll need to be prepared to put up a good fight against it in battle.
How to Catch a Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
The Hero of Many Battles form of Zamazenta is the most common inPokemon GOand can only be found during specialZamazenta Raids, which usually occur once every year in August.
Currently, Hero Zamazenta is not available in any Raid Battles, but you should expect it to appear as aTier-5 Legendary Raid Bossin the future.
When Hero Zamazenta does become available again, there are a few tips you may follow to beat it in battle and get the chance to catch it. Here’s everything you’ll want to do to prepare:
Can You Catch a Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO?
Although there is another form of Zamazenta, the Crowned Shield form, itcannot currently be caughtinPokemon GO. It could appear in the future, but right now, Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta is your only choice. You can also getZacian, the other legendary fromPokemon Sword & Shield, available in Raid Battles as well.
Along with Crowned Shield Zamazenta, there is currentlyno Shiny form of Zamazentaavailable in the game. Though most Pokemon can be found in a Shiny form occasionally after defeating them in a Raid Battle, you’ll need to wait a bit longer before getting a Shiny Zamazenta, which could possibly appear in the future, but has yet to be announced.
