Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Zamazenta – Hero. While Zamazenta is not particularly useful on most cases, it is REQUIRED for Zamazenta – Crowned Shield form, which is one of the best Pokemon in the game, worth the catch every time. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from September 16th to September 22nd. This raid will be preceded by Mega Houndoom, Mega Beedrill, and Zacian, coincide with Mega Venusaur, and be followed by Mega Malamar, Buzzwole, Pheromosa,and Xurkitree.

Zamazenta’s types are particularly tight, leaving few weaknesses. Pay attention to the charge moves as well, in order to not be suddenly crit out by a charge move.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	—
Resist (0.6x)	Rock Bug Dark
Neutral	Normal Fighting Poison Ground Ghost Steel Fire Water Grass Electric Ice Dragon
Super Effective (1.6x)	Flying Psychic Fairy
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	—

Zamazenta – Hero’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Iron Head
• Moonblast
• Close Combat
• Crunch

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Zamazenta – Hero. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Future Sight+

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Psycho Cut	Future Sight+	100%
Confusion	Future Sight+	94%
Psycho Cut	Psystrike	83%
Confusion	Psystrike	83%
Confusion	Psychic	78%
Counter	Future Sight+	76%

Mega Mewtwo X A

Best Moveset: Confusion / Psystrike

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Confusion	Psystrike	100%
Psycho Cut	Psystrike	99%
Confusion	Psychic	93%
Psycho Cut	Psychic	91%
Counter	Psystrike	86%
Confusion	Dynamic Punch+	85%

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	100%
Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	94%
Air Slash	Hurricane	73%
Air Slash	Aerial Ace	70%
Air Slash	Breaking Swipe	69%
Dragon Tail	Aerial Ace	64%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Moonblast	—	⚔	⚔
Crunch	⚔	—	—
Close Combat	🛡	🛡	🛡
Iron Head	—	—	—

Shadow Mewtwo A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Psystrike

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Skarmory A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Drill Peck+

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Moltres

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Mega Alakazam A

Best Moveset: Confusion / Psychic

DPS★☆☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Delphox A

Best Moveset: Zen Headbutt / Psychic

DPS★☆☆☆☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mewtwo A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Psystrike

DPS★☆☆☆☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Gardevoir A

Best Moveset: Confusion / Psychic

DPS★☆☆☆☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Gallade A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Psychic

DPS★☆☆☆☆

Tank★☆☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

3

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Zamazenta – Hero. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	RayquazaMega MalamarMega LatiosEnamorusZacian - Crowned SwordMega SalamenceMega MetagrossGalarian ArticunoShadow RegigigasShadow LugiaShadow ToucannonShadow Ho-OhMoltresShadow MetagrossYveltalTapu LeleNecrozma - Dusk ManeShadow StaraptorShadow Zapdos

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Windy

Shadow Moltres (1.8)Mega Alakazam (1.8)Mega Delphox (1.9)

Overall, Zamazenta – Hero is a simple, if difficult raid. The typing can make it a bit tough, as well as charge moves, but it should be simple, if you have the right counters for the job. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!