SWSH Black Star Promos / #SWSH034/307

Zamazenta

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): SWSH Black Star 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): Basic
Pokédex number: 889
Regulation mark: D
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fire ×2
Resistance (source): Grass -30

Printed card text — English

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.

Description from the source

Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master's Shield. It was feared and respected by all.

Abilities

Sturdy Shield

Ability

This Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Headbang

Cost: Metal · Metal · Metal · Colorless

Damage: 130

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Holographic
holo · cosmos · standard

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