Zamazenta (Pokémon)

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← #0888: Zacian	Pokémon	#0890: Eternatus →

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

Zamazenta Warrior Pokémon ザマゼンタ Zamazenta #0889 Hero of Many Battles 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 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}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	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}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
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	Footprint Crowned Shield
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 the game's boxart in its Crowned Shield form.

Along with Zacian, Zamazenta is one of the legendary heroes, having played a role in stopping Eternatus during 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 is believed to be the younger sibling or the rival of Zacian. In the past, it was feared and respected by the people of Galar. 3000 years ago, it cooperated with two young humans to save the region from Eternatus and the Darkest Day it created. Together, they defeated the Gigantic Pokémon and forced 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 is dormant. 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, but 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 the only known Pokémon that can have Dauntless Shield as an Ability.

Forms

Zamazenta's shield transforming while it uses Behemoth Bash

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, during which it absorbs metal particles in the air to form a golden armor over its body and transform its shield into a larger, golden one. Crowned Shield Zamazenta to has set of golden armor covering the front of its body like a shield. Although the side portions normally cover its forelimbs, they slide forward when Zamazenta uses Behemoth Bash or protects 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, full power form. It can deflect any attack with the shield that serves as its mane. Along with Crowned Shield Zacian, Zamazenta can negate the mysterious power of Eternamax Eternatus, which prevents opposing Pokémon from attacking it. Its 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.

Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Behemoth Bash. When using this attack, it is said to be able to bore holes through mountains.

Hero of Many Battles	Crowned Shield

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Galar #399 Isle of Armor #— Crown Tundra #— 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 #— Lumiose #— Hyperspace #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

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

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	100	October 22, 2021 to February 3, 2022 February 7 to 22, 2022
Sh	Arthur's Shiny Zamazenta	All	Online	100	November 19, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Hero of Many Battles

Generation VIII

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 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
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Speed: 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
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Speed: 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
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Crowned Shield

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Zamazenta is available in Scarlet and Violet.

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  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM063 TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM213 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 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 Zamazenta must know Iron Head in order to change into its Crowned Shield form.

Crowned Shield

Pokémon GO Base HP: 192 Base Attack: 250 Base Defense: 292 Egg Distance: N/A km Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Ice Fang Charged Attacks: Moonblast, Close Combat, Giga Impact, Behemoth Bash† While it cannot Dynamax, Crowned Shield Zamazenta can be used in Max Battles. However, it cannot be placed at Power Spots. Crowned Shield Zamazenta cannot be transferred, traded, or transferred to Pokémon HOME via the GO Transporter.

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 Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta  Fighting

Rusted Shield ↔

Held Rusted Shield Crowned Shield Zamazenta  Fighting  Steel

Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles  Fighting  Dauntless Shield Default form HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 92 120 115 80 115 138

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

Unevolved Zamazenta Hero of Many Battles  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Zamazenta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Zamazenta in Pokémon Journeys: The 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.

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 Shing!! Final Form.

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 Special Defense of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
• Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.
• Zamazenta and Zacian's Hero of Many Battles forms have the same stat distribution.

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. Additionally, the shape of its shining shield while using Behemoth Bash may reference Sköll, a wolf that chases after the Sun in Norse mythology. The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to the Slumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, as well as their return in the present day to save Galar, is a parallel to 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.

Name origin

Zamazenta is derived from the magenta.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ザマゼンタ Zamazenta From the magenta French Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name German Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name Italian Zamazenta Same as English/Japanese name Korean 자마젠타 Zamazenta Transcription of Japanese name 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 Cantonese Chinese 藏瑪然特 Johngmáhyìhndahk From 藏紅色 johnghùhngsīk and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi ज़ामाज़ैंटा Zamazenta Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Земазента Zemazenta Transcription of English name Thai ซามาเซนตา Samasenta Transcription of Japanese name

Hero of Many Battles

Language		Title
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
French		Héros Aguerri
German		Heldenhafter Krieger
Hindi		कई बैटल का हीरो Kaee Battle ka Hero
Indonesian		Pahlawan di Banyak Pertarungan
Italian		Eroe di Mille Lotte
Korean		역전의 용사 Yeokjeon-ui Yongsa
Malaysian		Wira Peperangan
Brazilian Portuguese		Herói Veterano
Spanish		Guerrero Avezado
Thai		ผู้กล้าศึกแห่งตำนาน Phuklasuekhaengtamnan
Turkish		Savaş Kahramanı

Crowned Shield

Language		Title
Japanese		たてのおう Tate no Ō
Chinese	Cantonese	盾之王 Téuhn jī Wòhng
	Mandarin	盾之王 Dùn zhī Wáng
French		Bouclier Suprême
German		König des Schildes
Hindi		किंग ऑफ़ शील्ड King of Shield
Indonesian		Raja Perisai
Italian		Re degli Scudi
Korean		방패왕 Bangpaewang
Malaysian		Perisai Mahkota
Brazilian Portuguese		Escudo Coroado
Spanish		Escudo Supremo
Thai		ราชาแห่งโล่ Rachahaeng Lo
Turkish		Taçlı Kalkan

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• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
• Legendary heroes (anime)
• First kings of Galar
• Legendary heroes
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