Zamazenta

Printed language: Portuguese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): ESES Promos
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
Source reference: swshp-SWSH034

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The Pokémon’s story

Zamazenta is associated with Galar’s ancient salvation. The Pokédex relates that it joined forces with the king of humankind to protect the region. When it enters battle, it absorbs metal. Its story also includes a long disappearance: turned into a statue, it remained petrified for so long that it was almost forgotten. The legend therefore combines an act of defence with the fragile memory of a hero that time had rendered motionless.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Shield states that Zamazenta spent so long in statue form that it nearly vanished from memory. Pokémon Sword, by contrast, recounts the act that made it famous: saving Galar alongside the king of humankind.

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Card details

HP: 130
Type (source): Metal
Stage (source): Básico
Pokédex number: 889
Regulation mark: D
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fogo ×2
Resistance (source): Planta -30

Printed card text — Portuguese

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Escudo Robusto

Habilidade

Este Pokémon recebe 20 pontos de dano a menos de ataques (depois de aplicar Fraqueza e Resistência).

Attacks

Baque de Cabeça

Cost: Metal · Metal · Metal · Incolor

Damage: 130

Documented variants

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