Is Zamazenta viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Zamazenta is ranked #2 in Gen 9 National Dex with 20.57% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Zamazenta in Gen 9 National Dex?

Tapu Fini has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 76.4% of 89.27913937831202 relevant encounters. Standard error is 6.3 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Zamazenta matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Zamazenta was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Zamazenta counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0889 Zamazenta

Fighting

USAGE 20.6% #2

BASE STATS

HP 92

ATK 120

DEF 115

SPA 80

SPD 115

SPE 138

BST660

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FlyingPsychicFairy

½×

BugRockDark

Moves

Crunch 79.1% Close Combat 57.8% Stone Edge 54.8% Body Press 42.2% Iron Defense 38.9% Substitute 33.9% Heavy Slam 31.9% Ice Fang 28.4%

Items

Leftovers 38.1% Choice Band 16.3% Heavy-Duty Boots 10.7% Light Clay 8.2% Life Orb 7.7% Fightinium Z 6.4% Darkinium Z 3.2% Choice Scarf 3.1%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian28.4%

Alomomola26.3%

Ogerpon-Wellspring24.7%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Zamazenta →

Explore Zamazenta + Tapu Lele teams 39 score Explore Zamazenta + Iron Valiant teams 39 score Explore Zamazenta + Dragonite teams 35 score Explore Zamazenta + Toxapex teams 34 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Zamazenta + Landorus-Therian 28.4% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Tapu Fini

WaterFairy DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

89.279

51.2

76.4% Standard error 6.29 points

DAMAGE CALCMisty Terrain

252+ Atk Zamazenta Heavy Slam (120 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Tapu Fini: 89-105 (25.8 - 30.5%) -- 1.5% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

201.07

46.5

68.4% Standard error 5.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Venusaur-Mega: 71-84 (19.5 - 23%) -- possible 5HKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

349.214

39.1

57.2% Standard error 4.51 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Future Sight vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta in Psychic Terrain: 368-434 (94.8 - 111.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

339.992

39.0

57.2% Standard error 4.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Spirit Break vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 162-192 (41.7 - 49.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

416.528

35.1

51.8% Standard error 4.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Fly vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 198-234 (51 - 60.3%) -- 85.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

339.248

34.3

52.7% Standard error 4.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Toxapex Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 61-73 (15.7 - 18.8%) -- possible 8HKO

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Iron Crown

SteelPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.115

34.3

69.1% Standard error 8.71 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Crown Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 168-200 (43.2 - 51.5%) -- 7.4% chance to 2HKO

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

251.263

33.7

55.0% Standard error 5.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Psychic Noise vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 186-218 (47.9 - 56.1%) -- 80.9% chance to 2HKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

656.58

32.4

45.5% Standard error 3.27 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 144-169 (37.1 - 43.5%) -- 99.7% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

686.186

32.0

44.8% Standard error 3.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 120-142 (30.9 - 36.5%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Pinsir-Mega

BugFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

52.636

30.7

67.3% Standard error 9.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Aerilate Pinsir-Mega Double-Edge vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 350-414 (90.2 - 106.7%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

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Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

184.91

30.4

55.6% Standard error 6.30 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 129-153 (33.2 - 39.4%) -- 11.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

141.873

28.7

52.4% Standard error 5.92 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 182-216 (46.9 - 55.6%) -- 15.2% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Necrozma

Psychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

29.371

25.0

61.0% Standard error 9.00 points

Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon SOFT CHECK View matchup

334.372

24.4

42.9% Standard error 4.65 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 238-282 (61.3 - 72.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Volcarona

BugFire SOFT CHECK View matchup

250.188

22.3

43.0% Standard error 5.17 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 146-172 (37.6 - 44.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Kommo-o

DragonFighting DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

63.224

22.2

56.8% Standard error 8.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Kommo-o: 126-148 (35.5 - 41.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

311.027

22.2

41.1% Standard error 4.72 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 194-230 (50 - 59.2%) -- 77% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Pecharunt

PoisonGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

279.124

22.1

42.0% Standard error 4.97 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pecharunt Malignant Chain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 91-108 (23.4 - 27.8%) -- possible 5HKO

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Gardevoir-Mega

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

20.446

21.9

64.3% Standard error 10.60 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Pixilate Gardevoir-Mega Hyper Voice vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 306-360 (78.8 - 92.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

429.041

20.9

36.5% Standard error 3.89 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 129-153 (33.2 - 39.4%) -- 11.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Dondozo

Water SOFT CHECK View matchup

34.442

20.9

54.8% Standard error 8.48 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Unaware Dondozo Wave Crash vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 160-189 (41.2 - 48.7%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

229.46

20.7

42.7% Standard error 5.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 95-112 (24.4 - 28.8%) -- possible 5HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

491.197

19.4

33.9% Standard error 3.61 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 254-300 (65.4 - 77.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Iron Moth

FirePoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

40.965

19.2

50.4% Standard error 7.81 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Moth Psychic vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 150-178 (38.6 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Clodsire

PoisonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

75.606

19.1

41.8% Standard error 5.67 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Unaware Clodsire Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 111-132 (28.6 - 34%) -- 98% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Cresselia

Psychic SOFT CHECK View matchup

70.402

18.1

51.3% Standard error 8.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Cresselia Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Zamazenta: 104-124 (26.8 - 31.9%) -- 37.1% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

425.521

16.6

31.9% Standard error 3.83 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 85-102 (21.9 - 26.2%) -- possible 5HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

259.824

16.5

36.8% Standard error 5.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Surging Strikes (3 hits) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta on a critical hit: 183-219 (47.1 - 56.4%) -- 18.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ceruledge

FireGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

151.684

15.4

42.9% Standard error 6.87 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Poltergeist vs. +1 252 HP / 0 Def Zamazenta: 114-135 (29.3 - 34.7%) -- 99.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #2 with 20.57% usage. Sorted by conservative score.