Zamazenta (Japanese: ザマゼンタ Zamazenta) is a Fighting-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Zamazenta has a second form activated by giving it a Rusted Shield to hold. Its original form, Hero of Many Battles, will then become the dual-type Fighting/Steel Crowned Shield.
Zamazenta is the game mascot of Pokémon Shield, appearing on its boxart in its Crowned Shield form. It is a member of the hero duo with Zacian.
Biology
In its Hero of Many Battles form, Zamazenta is a large magenta lupine Pokémon with yellow eyes, a bulky frame, and a ponytail on its head. Its tail and ponytail are a deep blue; it also has deep blue accents on its neck and forelimbs. Its body is covered in battle scars and part of its right ear is missing. Its head and neck have thick fur resembling a shield. The Crowned Shield form causes Zamazenta to generate a set of golden armor covering the front of its body like a shield; while the side portion normally covers its forelimbs, it can slide forward to allow Zamazenta to use Behemoth Bash or protect itself from frontal attacks more effectively. Its ponytail also grows to cover most of its backside.
By absorbing metal particles, Zamazenta can change to its other form in battle. In the past, Zamazenta was feared and respected by people of Galar, and it worked together with a king to save the region. In legends, it was known as the Fighting Master's Shield due to its ability to deflect any attacks. By becoming a statue, it can rest for eons; even while asleep, it can cast illusions including a projection of itself. Zamazenta is capable of flying. It is variously believed to be the younger sibling or the rival of Zacian. When together with Zacian, it cancels out the power of Eternatus, even in its powerful Eternamax form.
Zamazenta's regal and majestic movements enable it to overwhelm opponents who face off against it. Zamazenta uses its golden shield to fend off attacks and as a weapon. The shield has tremendous strength, capable of withstanding scratches from the sharp claws of Dragon-type Pokémon, and attacks from Dynamax Pokémon. Its resolve does not falter in any battlefield, and it will charge at its enemies head on. By bashing with its full might, it is said that Zamazenta's power can cause cracks in the land, and that the resulting shockwaves can knock out hundreds of enemies.
Zamazenta is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Behemoth Bash. By using Behemoth Bash, it is said to be able to bore holes through mountains.[1] Zamazenta is also the only known Pokémon that can have Dauntless Shield as an Ability.
In the anime
Main series
Crowned Shield Zamazenta in the anime
Major appearances
Zamazenta (recurring)
Zamazenta debuted in its Hero of Many Battles form in Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!. Goh encountered it in the Slumbering Weald before it disappeared. Zamazenta reappeared in Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!", where it led Goh and Sonia to the altar where they found the Rusted Sword and Shield. It reappeared in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, where it entered its Crowned Shield form and battled Eternatus with Zacian, defeating it. In the intro segment of Getting More Than You Battled For!, it was at the altar of the Slumbering Weald.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN042
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Zamazenta
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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This Pokémon does not match any recorded data.
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GOTCHA!
A Zamazenta briefly appeared in its Hero of Many Battles form in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Zamazenta appeared in a flashback in The Champion, where it entered its Crowned Shield form and battled Eternatus alongside Victor, Hop, and Zacian, putting a stop to the Darkest Day.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Zamazenta debuted in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment. Henry and Casey encountered it and Zacian in the Slumbering Weald, though their attempt to fight off the two Pokémon revealed they were merely illusions.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Zamazenta debuted in JNM13, playing the same role as it did in the anime.
In the TCG
- Main article: Zamazenta (TCG)
Other appearances
Zamazenta appears as part of the Zacian & Zamazenta Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #399
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Hero of Many Battles
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Sword
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In times past, it worked together with a king of the people to save the Galar region. It absorbs metal that it then uses in battle.
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Shield
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This Pokémon slept for aeons while in the form of a statue. It was asleep for so long, people forgot that it ever existed.
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Crowned Shield
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Sword
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Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master's Shield. It was feared and respected by all.
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Shield
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Now that it's equipped with its shield, it can shrug off impressive blows, including the attacks of Dynamax Pokémon.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Hero of Many Battles
Generation VIII
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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92
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152 - 199
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294 - 388
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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138
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128 - 209
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252 - 412
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Total: 670
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation IX
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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92
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152 - 199
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294 - 388
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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138
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128 - 209
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252 - 412
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Total: 660
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Crowned Shield
Generation VIII
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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92
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152 - 199
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294 - 388
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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145
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135 - 216
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265 - 427
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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145
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135 - 216
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265 - 427
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128
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119 - 198
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234 - 390
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Total: 720
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation IX
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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92
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152 - 199
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294 - 388
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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128
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119 - 198
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234 - 390
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Total: 700
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Hero of Many Battles
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Crowned Shield
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zamazenta
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Zamazenta
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Zamazenta
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zamazenta
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Form change
If Zamazenta knows Iron Head when it enters battle in its Crowned Shield form, Iron Head will become its signature move, Behemoth Bash, until the battle ends, where it becomes Iron Head again.
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- A superscript level indicates that Zamazenta can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zamazenta
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or alternate form of Zamazenta
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Side game data
Hero of Many Battles
Crowned Shield
Pokémon GO
File:GO889C.png
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Base HP: 192
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Base Attack: 249
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Base Defense: 292
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Egg Distance: N/A km
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Buddy Distance: 20 km
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Evolution Requirement: N/A
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Fast Attacks:
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Charged Attacks:
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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Trivia
- Zamazenta shares the same category name with its partner Zacian. They are both known as the Warrior Pokémon.
- Zamazenta, Zacian, and Eternatus are the only Pokémon that are unable to Dynamax.
- Pokémon transformed into Zacian, Zamazenta, or Eternatus will also be unable to Dynamax, such as Ditto or Mew.
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta is the heaviest Fighting-type Pokémon.
Origin
Zamazenta may be based on King Arthur's shield, known as Wynebgwrthucher or Pridwen. It may also be based on the Knights of the Round Table, characters under Arthur's order said to work with him to protect the British kingdom. Its relationship with Zacian may reference the relationship between King Arthur and his sister Morgan le Fay. It otherwise resembles a wolf, an animal once native to Great Britain and an important heraldic symbol for noble families during the Middle Ages. It also resembles the Iron Wolf of ancient Lithuanian mythology. The armored plating on Zamazenta is similar to that of a barding, a form of body armor worn by warhorses during the Late Middle Ages.
The story of Zacian and Zamazenta retreating to the Slumbering Weald to recover from their wounds, and their return in the present day to save Galar, parallels the legend of King Arthur's messianic return.
Zamazenta's shield's ability to resist any attack, with Zacian's sword being able to cut through anything, could be an example of an irresistible force paradox. One of the most famous examples of this in folklore includes the Chinese tale of a peddler selling a spear and a shield with similar properties, only to be asked what would happen if the two items were to be used against one another. Another example tells of the Greek hunting hound Laelaps, which always caught its prey, being set upon Teumessian fox, which could never be caught, and had to be turned into constellations to prevent the paradox.
Collectively, Zacian and Zamazenta may also be based on Sirius, a binary star colloquially known as the "Dog Star". Specifically, Zamazenta may represent Sirius B, the fainter one. This star has a mass 2.1 times that of the Sun, which corresponds to Zamazenta's weight of 210 kg.
Additionally, the shape of its shining shield while using Behemoth Bash may reference Sköll, a wolf that chases after the Sun in Norse mythology.
Name origin
Zamazenta is derived from the magenta.[2]
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ザマゼンタ Zamazenta
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From the magenta
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French
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Zamazenta
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Zamazenta
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Zamazenta
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Zamazenta
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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자마젠타 Zamazenta
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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藏瑪然特 / 藏玛然特 Zàngmǎrántè
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From 藏紅色 / 藏红色 zànghóngsè and the transcription of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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藏瑪然特 Johngmáhyìhndahk
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From 藏紅色 johnghùhngsīk and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
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More languages
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Russian
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Земазента Zemazenta
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ซามาเซนตา Samasenta
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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