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How to get Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO - Shiny odds, best tips to catch, and more
Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
is one of the most desired creatures of 2025. Crowned Shield Zamazenta has arrived in Pokemon GO during Pokemon GO Fest 2025. This marks the first time players can obtain this special form of the Legendary Pokemon.
The transformation requires a new resource called Crowned Shield Energy.
Trainers attending GO Fest 2025 in person at these locations get early access:
- Osaka
- Jersey City
- Paris
All other players worldwide can obtain Crowned Shield Energy after Pokemon GO Fest 2025: Global begins.
In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know to get Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO.
How to get Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
Zacian and Zamazenta in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)
Crowned Shield Zamazenta will debut during Pokemon GO Fest 2025, introducing a new way to transform the Legendary Pokemon into its powerful armored form.
This special version of Zamazenta requires Crowned Shield Energy, a new resource added to the game.
Who can get it first?
In-person GO Fest 2025 attendees (Osaka, Jersey City, Paris) get early access. Global players must wait until GO Fest 2025: Global begins.
How to change Zamazenta into its Crowned Shield form in Pokemon GO
The transformation process requires specific conditions:
- 1,000 Crowned Shield Energy
- A Hero of Many Battles Zamazenta
- The Zamazenta must know Iron Head
Once transformed:
- Iron Head gets replaced with Behemoth Bash
- Form changes become reversible without additional energy
- Cannot transfer to Pokemon HOME while in Crowned Shield form
How to get Crowned Shield energy in Pokemon GO
Method
Availability
Branching Special Research
GO Fest 2025 in-person attendees
Raid Battles
After global GO Fest launch
Ticketed Special Research
Global players
How to get Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
Shiny hunters will be pleased to know:
- Trainers can get Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
- Can transform existing Shiny Zamazenta using the energy
- 5% shiny chance from 5-star raids (1 in 20 odds)
Key details to remember while hunting for Shiny Crowned Shield Zamazenta in Pokemon GO
- Form change is permanent until reversed
- No energy needed for subsequent form switches
- Special Research appears to be the primary energy source
- Global players must wait until after in-person events conclude
Also read:
Pokemon GO Fest 2025 in Osaka preparation guide - All event bonuses, new features, shiny debuts, best tips, and more
The arrival of Crowned Shield Zamazenta continues Pokemon GO's trend of introducing special forms for Legendary Pokemon, giving trainers new collection challenges and battle options. With its unique energy system and shiny potential, this release will likely be a highlight of GO Fest 2025.
