Zamazenta · Vivid Voltage, what to know.
About the Zamazenta card
Zamazenta is card 102 of 203 in Vivid Voltage, released in November 2020, an Amazing Rare. It is a Basic Fighting-type with 110 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zamazenta needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by aky CG Works.
The card's flavor text gives Zamazenta a line of lore: "Its ability to deflect any attack led to it being known as the Fighting Master's Shield. It was feared and respected by all."
About Zamazenta in the Pokémon world
A Fighting Legendary wolf with a shield. Cover Pokémon of Pokémon Shield. Zamazenta V is the parallel Galarian Legendary collector pick.
What is Zamazenta worth?
Zamazenta is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Vivid Voltage's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Vivid Voltage holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Zamazenta before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Zamazenta is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the fighting foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Zamazenta
Buying Zamazenta well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. Match the rarity tier to the comp before you buy. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
