Zamazenta (Pokémon)

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0888MS.png #0888: Zacian
Pokémon
#0890: Eternatus 0890MS.png
Zamazenta
Warrior Pokémon
ザマゼンタ
Zamazenta
#0889
Hero of Many Battles
Hero of Many Battles
Crowned Shield
Crowned Shield



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Fighting Unknown
Hero of Many Battles
Fighting Steel
Crowned Shield
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Dauntless Shield Cacophony
Crowned Shield
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Crowned Shield
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
10 (3.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
9'06" 2.9 m
Hero of Many Battles
0'0" 0 m
Crowned Shield
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
463.0 lbs. 210.0 kg
Hero of Many Battles
1730.6 lbs. 785.0 kg
Crowned Shield
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
335
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Hero of Many Battles
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
3
Speed
Crowned Shield
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
F0889.png F000.png
Crowned Shield
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
0
External Links

Zamazenta (Japanese: ザマゼンタ Zamazenta) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zamazenta has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Shield to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the dual-type Fighting/Steel 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 Zacian.

It is associated with Eternatus, playing a role in stopping the Darkest Day.

Biology

Zamazenta's dormant state (left)

In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zamazenta is a large magenta lupine Pokémon 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.

Zamazenta's shield transforms so it can use Behemoth Bash

It is believed to be the younger sibling or the rival of Zacian. 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 Eternatus 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 Dauntless Shield 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, absorbing metal particles in the air, and using them to form a golden armor over its body and transforming its ancient weapon into a large, 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 Behemoth Bash 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 Eternatus, 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 Dragon-type 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 Behemoth Bash. By using Behemoth Bash, it is said to be able to bore holes through mountains.[1]

Hero of
Many Battles
Crowned Shield
0889Zamazenta-Hero.png 0889Zamazenta.png

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar
#399
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Hero of Many Battles
Sword In times past, it worked together with a king of the people to save the Galar region. It absorbs metal that it then uses in battle.
Shield This Pokémon slept for aeons while in the form of a statue. It was asleep for so long, people forgot that it ever existed.
Crowned Shield
Sword Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master's Shield. It was feared and respected by all.
Shield Now that it's equipped with its shield, it can shrug off impressive blows, including the attacks of Dynamax Pokémon.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword
Trade
Shield
Tower Summit (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOME


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Legendary event/Legendary Adventures (Howling Shield of Eternity): Hop & Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
Sw Arthur's Shiny Zamazenta All Online 100Shiny October 22, 2021 to February 3, 2022
February 7 to 22, 2022
Sh Arthur's Shiny Zamazenta All Online 100Shiny November 19, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Sword Shield Rusted Shield Rusted Shield (100%)
Events* Rusted Shield Rusted Shield (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Hero of Many Battles
Generation VIII
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
92
152 - 199 294 - 388
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
138
128 - 209 252 - 412
Total:
670
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Generation IX
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
92
152 - 199 294 - 388
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
138
128 - 209 252 - 412
Total:
660
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Crowned Shield
Generation VIII
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
92
152 - 199 294 - 388
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
Total:
720
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Generation IX
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
92
152 - 199 294 - 388
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
Total:
700
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Hero of Many Battles
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Crowned Shield
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
011 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1111 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2222 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
3333 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
4444 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
5555 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
6666 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15
7777 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
8888 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM010Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM031Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM089Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM093Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM170Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM213Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Zamazenta

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zamazenta
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zamazenta

Form change

If Zamazenta knows Iron Head when it enters battle in its Crowned Shield form, Iron Head will become its signature move, Behemoth Bash, until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.

Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Enter a battle with Iron Head in
Crowned Shield form
Behemoth Bash Steel Physical 100 100% 5
Zamazenta returns to Hero of Many Battles form Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Zamazenta can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta

Side game data

Hero of Many Battles

Pokémon GO
GO889.png Base HP: 192 Base Attack: 254 Base Defense: 236
Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Snarl, Quick Attack, Ice Fang
Charged Attacks: Moonblast, Close Combat, Crunch, Iron Head

Crowned Shield

Pokémon GO
File:GO889C.png Base HP: 192 Base Attack: 249 Base Defense: 292
Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:
Charged Attacks:

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 battle. In battle, Zamazenta will be in its Crowned Shield form if it holds a Rusted Shield. In this form, Zamazenta gains Steel as a secondary type and has increased Defense and Special Defense, at the expense of slightly decreased Speed. Additionally, if Zamazenta knows Iron Head, the move will be replaced with Behemoth Bash.

Default
Zamazenta
Hero of Many Battles
Zamazenta
 Fighting 

Rusted Shield
Rusted Shield


Held Rusted Shield
Zamazenta
Crowned Shield
Zamazenta
 Fighting  Steel 

889Zamazenta-Hero.png
Zamazenta
Hero of
Many Battles
 Fighting 
Dauntless Shield
Default form
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
92 120 115 80 115 138
889Zamazenta.png
Zamazenta
Crowned Shield
 Fighting  Steel 
Dauntless Shield
In battle if holding
the Rusted Shield
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
92 120 140 80 140 128

Evolution data

0889Zamazenta-Hero.png
Unevolved
Zamazenta
Hero of Many Battles
 Fighting 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 889.png
Spr 8s 889 s.png
Spr 8s 889C.png
Spr 8s 889C s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0889.png HOME0889 s.png
HOME0889C.png HOME0889C s.png
889MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Zamazenta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokémon Journeys: The 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 Eternatus with Zacian, 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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN042 Zamazenta Goh's Rotom Phone This Pokémon does not match any recorded data.

GOTCHA!

A Zamazenta briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Zamazenta in Pokémon Evolutions
Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokémon Evolutions

A Zamazenta appeared in a flashback in The Champion, where it entered its Crowned Shield form and battled Eternatus alongside Victor, Hop, and Zacian, putting an end to the Darkest Day.

In the manga

Zamazenta in Pokémon Adventures
Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Zamazenta debuted in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment. Henry and Casey encountered it and Zacian 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 Eternatus, only for it to disappear alongside Zacian and Eternatus. It reappeared again to resume its fight with Eternatus in PASS41.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article: Zamazenta (anime)

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

Main article: Zamazenta (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Zamazenta appears as part of the Zacian & Zamazenta Spirit.

Trivia

  • Zamazenta shares the same category name with its partner Zacian. They are both known as the Warrior Pokémon.
  • Zamazenta, Zacian, and Eternatus are the only Pokémon that cannot Dynamax.
    • Pokémon transformed into Zacian, Zamazenta, or Eternatus will also be unable to Dynamax, such as Ditto or Mew.
  • Crowned Shield Zamazenta has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
  • Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Zamazenta may be based on King Arthur's shield, known as Wynebgwrthucher or Pridwen. It may also be based on the Knights of the Round Table, characters under Arthur's order said to work with him to protect the British kingdom. Its relationship with Zacian may reference the relationship between King Arthur and his sister Morgan le Fay. It otherwise resembles a wolf, an animal once native to Great Britain and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during the Middle Ages. It also resembles the Iron Wolf of ancient Lithuanian mythology. The armored plating on Zamazenta is similar to that of a barding, a form of body armor worn by warhorses during the Late Middle Ages.

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 King Arthur's messianic return.

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 irresistible force paradox. 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 Laelaps, which always caught its prey, being set upon Teumessian fox, 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 Sköll, a wolf that chases after the Sun in Norse mythology.

Name origin

Zamazenta is derived from the magenta.[2]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ザマゼンタ Zamazenta From the magenta
France Flag.png French Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 자마젠타 Zamazenta Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 藏瑪然特 / 藏玛然特 Zàngmǎrántè From 藏紅色 / 藏红色 zànghóngsè and the transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 藏瑪然特 Johngmáhyìhndahk From 藏紅色 johnghùhngsīk and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


Hero of Many Battles

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese れきせんのゆうしゃRekisen no Yūsha
Chinese Cantonese 百戰勇者 Baakjin Yúhngjé
Mandarin 百戰勇者 / 百战勇者 Bǎizhàn Yǒngzhě
France Flag.png French Héros Aguerri
Germany Flag.png German Heldenhafter Krieger
India Flag.png Hindi कई बैटल का हीरो Kaee Battle ka Hero
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pahlawan di Banyak Pertarungan
Italy Flag.png Italian Eroe di Mille Lotte
South Korea Flag.png Korean 역전의 용사 Yeokjeon-ui Yongsa
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Wira Peperangan
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Herói Veterano
Spain Flag.png Spanish Guerrero Avezado
Thailand Flag.png Thai ผู้กล้าศึกแห่งตำนาน Phuklasuekhaengtamnan
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Savaş Kahramanı

Crowned Shield

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese たてのおう Tate no Ō
Chinese Cantonese 盾之王 Téuhn-jī Wòhng
Mandarin 盾之王 Dùn-zhī Wáng
France Flag.png French Bouclier Suprême
Germany Flag.png German König des Schildes
India Flag.png Hindi किंग ऑफ़ शील्ड King of Shield
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Raja Perisai
Italy Flag.png Italian Re degli Scudi
South Korea Flag.png Korean 방패왕 Bangpaewang
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Perisai Mahkota
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Escudo Coroado
Spain Flag.png Spanish Escudo Supremo
Thailand Flag.png Thai ราชาแห่งโล่ Rachahaeng Lo
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Taçlı Kalkan


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