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Cards/Zamazenta
Zamazenta card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Takumi Wada. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Zamazenta

Defend with power and strategy

Metal130 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Deal 70 damage, then retaliate by damaging your opponent's active Pokémon.

Protect Zamazenta by putting damage counters on the attacker if it hits.

Signature attack

Strong Bash

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon equal to the damage done to this Pokémon. (70 damage)

Zamazenta's Strong Bash attack not only deals initial damage but also sets up a counterattack, making it a formidable defender and attacker in play.

Attacks

MMC
Strong Bash70

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon equal to the damage done to this Pokémon.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in defensive strategies where you want to protect Zamazenta while dealing consistent damage to the opponent's active Pokémon.

Strengths
  • Effective counterattack
  • Versatile against various types
  • Strong HP
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire-type attacks
  • Needs Metal Energy
Pro tip

Pair Zamazenta with Metal Energy cards for maximum impact.

From the Pokédex

Zamazenta is known for its immense strength and protective nature, often seen standing guard over its territory.

Note for the parent

Zamazenta is great for teaching your child about strategic defense and retaliation in their deck-building.

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