Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) Raid Guide
Weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Zamazenta (Crowned Shield).
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Zamazenta (Crowned Shield). Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Cloudy, Snow
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 254
- Base Defense
- 236
- Base Stamina
- 192
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,152 | 2,678 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,243 | 2,790 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)?
The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere at 24.9 DPS against Zamazenta (Crowned Shield). Mega Lucario (24.3) and Blacephalon (22.6) follow.
What is Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) weak to?
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)?
3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 23 DPS against Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)). With mixed teams plan for 5 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 22.6 DPS, 91% of what the top counter deals. Pheromosa and Reshiram are the next ones down.
Can Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)?
Cloudy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,678–2,790 CP instead of 2,152–2,243. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) ranks #19 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier C) and sits at #31 in Master League. Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)?
The counter list on this page is for beating Zamazenta (Crowned Shield). For the moves Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.