Pokémon Sword & Shield - Zacian & Zamazenta Battle Music (HQ)

This play when you are challenging Zacian and Zamazenta at their maximum level in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
To check out their battle, just click on the video cards ("!")
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Main goal of these video concept ideas:
My main goal for these kind of videos is to be as creative as possible!
Let me explain:
- Firstly, my very first channel Mixeli (But also my latest one Volipok) post tons of Gameplays from Every Generation (Which once again was played and recorded by myself in it's entirety. It took me many years of works.)
My video have Educational Value and let me explain why: It does provide help to the user who watch the video. One of the few example for that is which musics is played from my gameplays. It could easily be found on video cards (The exclamation mark "!" you see on the video above at the right) and vice versa. (This mean that on this video for example, you could also find my actual battle gameplays of where this music is played)
- Secondly, My video are transformative enough, I took the time to play the game and recording the musics. I took the time to improve it's original quality using Vegas Pro. Thanks to a program called "Track EQ" that you can find on Vegas Pro.
This program allow the user to enhance it's original quality and further improving it. This need concentration as each version has different audio quality.
- Thirdly and as you have noticed: On each Generation, I use different background that I bought on a website called Shutterstock. (Which I have bought at least 336 pictures background, just so I can become as creative as possible and also work on a lot of different style using those background)
This kind of concept was created by myself since 2011. Today it has become one of the main concept of my channel that I personally created.
- Lastly is to bring the community together. I have noticed that so many people are commenting and giving their opinions on the video, sharing their experience about characters from the game, confirming theory, saying funny stuff and I find this extremely amazing and interesting! I don't want their comment to be unnoticed so I have plan for the future of my content about commenting and sharing their experience on videos that I will produce one day!
I think I explained everything now. Enjoy and have a great day!
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All musics, gameplay and content included within this video are transformative, creative, have educational value and this recording are from my own gameplay. I'm also the one that created that concept video ideas. No copyright infringement is intended.
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Credit: Nintendo, Game Freak, Creature Inc., TPCi
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[@Pokeli]

I truly love that theme.

[@scum4158]

A work of art .

[@__53__]

the clashes of the weapons and howling wolfs

[@brianixi]

+

[@NagendraShirosagi-he7pd]

This is extremely catchy just like Eternatus

[@edwardwilliams1772]

Lov this theme too

[@ozzyomega8674]

Gen 3: Trumpets Gen 4: Piano Gen 5: Drums Gen 8: Auuuuuu!

[@cybersoul2809]

More like Gen 8: cheering crowd

[@asprinjuice8877]

Gen 8: Vocals in general but not Piers. :(

[@moirapalace3946]

More like: Gen 8: Uwu

[@rusty7984]

Gen 6: techno Gen 7: tribal music/techno

[@ShadowEclipex]

You forgot about Gen 5 being the only Gen to have lyrics in the battle themes. Granted the lyrics are just "5. 4. 3. 2. 1." and "Ghetsis" but they are still the only lyrics we got in battle themes.

[@anothergamer112]

Gen 1: genetic abomination Gen 2: life birds Gen 3: forecast Gen 4: gods Gen 5: philosophy Gen 6: circle of life Gen 7: literal aliens Gen 8: good bois Gen 9: bike lizards

[@juanperro313]

Starts and ends

[@Cyrussy]

There needs to be a 3rd version for Eternatus cause there was like NO build up for them aside from being the literal "Darkest Day"

[@Quetzalpugle]

Light and Darkness?

[@Dexuz]

Gen 1: Science and evolution Gen 2: Culture Gen 3: Climate change Gen 4: Myths and religion Gen 5: Way of life Gen 6: Power and superiority Gen 7: Madness and overpossesion Gen 8: Modern world energy problems Gen 9: ?

[@Mr.Japlay]

I think i read in the pokedex entry that Zacian is a female. Don't quote me on that tho'

[@liviekumori]

Yes Patrick, howling is an instrument

[@southz752]

What about Mayonnaise

[@albonchap2592]

Metallic clanging is an instrument as well.

[@vithederg]

@@albonchap2592 That's been an instrument for a long time, I mean, Heart of Nova did it... Right? That wasn't just some special effects?

[@afarensis9720]

Damn straight

[@Duarte_GB]

@@albonchap2592 we bout to ignore the best instrument ever, the triangle

[@SolidZerom]

There are so many different emotions in this theme, hatterene would probably die from this

[@Azdaja13]

I made sure my Hatterene stayed firmly in her Dream Ball for her own protection. xD

[@victorstancu8548]

iS tHaT a JoJo ReFeReNcE

[@megaplays2748]

Especially mine cuz I unlocked the IV judge function and found out that my Hatterene has 0 HP IVs.... WTF

[@T725db]

Not before it “silences you violently”

[@samuelmatheson9655]

@@T725db father, I desire violence

[@lagartopunkarra]

I really like the concept of these legendaries. Instead of being deities of some sort, they're ancient knights with the mission of defeating a dragon that wants to destroy everything. A basic concept that fits well with a britain based region, being that the kinds of stories where a knight defeats a dragon were mostly written there.

[@tanglekelp1857]

I love how they feel more like "local" legendaries, it definitely feeds into that old-timey folklore side of Great Britain

[@hugomventura]

@@tanglekelp1857 tbh they are basically legendary heroes. They don't feel like legendaries to many people because the game treats it as a forgotten legend. More people would like their legend if they made the doggos known by everyone in galar.

[@mr_cat1097]

I'm from Britain so I was really happy to get sword and shield for Christmas and the cute thing is when I was playing it Christmas evening a tv adaptation of the children's book zog was on tv which is about a dragon that doesn't want to scare anyone or fight a knight

[@KnightlySymphony]

Agreed! The fact they are wolfs in Knight like armor it just makes it even better. Im so happy they finally started introducing wolves to pokemon in gen 7 and 8. They really took two things i loved most and put them together Knight like entities as wolves.

[@IceSpoon]

I mean, after they made literal god, the rulers of time and space, dawn and twilight, maker of oceans and continent shaper, they finally chilled out. I like that approach lol

[@Gogogadgetyoutubehandle]

When your dog smells the scent of another dog in your clothes

[@thehovergoat99]

Finally, a worthy opponent Our battle will be legendary *this theme plays*

[@N0rth_Star]

when ur dogs puppys have a war

[@nibwhipdragon]

You're giving me PTSD

[@splogxyz3339]

bro best comment down here that’s it we all get to go home now

[@isti0phoridaegd381]

So your saying i can catch zacian irl if a dog smells my clothes?

[@nintendex9288]

We just gonna ignore that godlike intro? Ok.

[@jeff1925]

ik i think its one of the best intros, black and white r very close

[@mr.ft.6252]

UuuuuuUuuh

[@jacobflowers0529]

The intro is clearly the best part

[@baothien1421]

Arceus theme: what intro?

[@kcw5004]

@Merciless Freak anybody else rlly dislike the howls?

[@happypidgey53]

Zacian: * gets an attack boost with intrepid sword * Also Zacian: * uses Swords dance* Me: Ight Imma head out

[@angrycinnabon2956]

*DEATH IS IMMINENT*

[@kirbygod2790]

Zacian: wanna see a magic trick? Sword dance Trainer: where did my Pokémon go?

[@alarictenorio1076]

Unaware Quagsire: I'm about to end this good boi's whole career.

[@happypidgey53]

@@alarictenorio1076 lol

[@rotundmonibuv5103]

Catching this was an absolute pain, it just spammed swords dance and one shotted nearly everything I had

[@SuperSimputer]

Dog Metal is not a genre I expected to enjoy.

[@LobsterRoast]

@@mintpanda1372 ngl i was expecting a rickroll

[@voidfulunarxecularity8726]

@@mintpanda1372 Bad dog,Worst friend :(

[@GiantButterKnife]

Dog metal you say..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaSzdYWtbZx6qtU

[@MultiRock888]

I think you'll enjoy this kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@spazztastic8035]

I'm not gonna click on any of these links. I'm assuming they're all the dog version of fucked with an anchor

[@azurestarseliph5926]

"Zacian used Sword Dance!" Oh cool! Death!

[@buttersofi]

Seliph the fool profile pic checks

[@AkemiHikari]

Your profile picture matches well with your comment

[@TrueLadyEvilChan]

"Thanks Itsuki. Very cool."

[@patmurph7769]

Laughs in topsey turvey

[@BurningFlamesofDivineDragon]

You got that right.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

One thing I love about Pokémon is their ability to always dish out amazing ost’s

[@MattTheHuman9]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache It’s like Sonic. No matter the quality of the game the OST will always bump

[@Jhay052347968]

Sad that they trip over when making the champion theme. That theme feels so empty for a guy thats called "the unbeatable champion".

[@kcw5004]

@Merciless Freak not to mention it goes full waltz out of nowhere. and why? its like the song has little to no direction

[@Koopser]

@@kcw5004 Huh? It's blending into the Slumbering Weld theme (where they have slept for a long time), and asserting that Zacian and Zamazenta are the actual royals of the Galar Region. You might not enjoy the howls, but if there's something the song doesn't lack is direction or theming.

[@kcw5004]

@@Koopser Maybe its just me then but going from the hard opening to the fast waltz to a blend of the two is real akward to me, like the transitions happen real fast. Not to mention as usual with pretty much every song the bass guitar is just going off. I really think this games soundtrack wouldnt sound so cluttered if it wasnt going off on its own in every song

[@BronzeGrowlithe]

Ultra Ball: *fails* Zacian: *Swords Dances* Me: *cries*

[@jetforcejimini]

Accurate

[@pottern2296]

Hotel: Trivago

[@F0rever_zer0]

just use a master ball

[@humbertom9607]

Just put it to sleep by using Yawn (I suggest a Quagsire), lower it to at least 50 health, and then when it goes to sleep, use Ultra Ball 😂 Saves you the Master Ball

[@angelinarosa4696]

I just catched it on my first turn with my quick ball lol

[@Critical_HitZ]

0:45 I’m sorry I thought I was playing Pokémon not attending King Arthur’s birthday party

[@manastiwari324]

baby king arthur got a wooloo as a present, both of them are really happy

[@eeveestar6826]

It's a remix of the Slumbering Weald theme

[@lightdragoon88]

I'm sorry I thought this was galar. :p

[@davidmejia2693]

@@eeveestar6826 thanks for that that's really interesting

[@legato888]

its slumbering weald

[@hoolieish]

Gamefreak: What should the main instrument for this gen be? Random wolves: Allow us to introduce ourselves.

[@l1quidbeatz46]

And THATS how the good Bois were born.

[@thehovergoat99]

Gamefreak: Now the next step is to kidnap random people for crowd noises

[@JayGamer2600]

ZACIAN:AWOO!

[@CallieSqueakz]

And so they did.

[@randomyoutubeuser261]

Crowd: Hello there

[@Lone_Wolf_Radio]

Are we going to ignore that just prior to this Zacian and Zamazenta were literally going to murder a guy for harming the other until we stepped in?

[@LoneWanderSpark303]

Not the first time we've had to save someone from getting absolutely owned in Pokémon. My mind's spinning at what would have happened if we did nothing.

[@Lone_Wolf_Radio]

@@LoneWanderSpark303 Zacian = Spilt in two or impaled Zamazenta = Split in two or tampled. These are my best guesses.

[@Kuu-n-koi2317]

ah the power of bonds and bloodlust :)

[@pichuperez9037]

Tbh they genuinely deserved it.

[@barrettross3772]

They weren’t going to murder him, they were going to kill him, but it would not have been murder, they were just defending their sibling.

[@bagel4943]

The banging of the steel at the beginning and the drums really set the scene, along with the other instruments used. It makes you feel like you really are fighting royalty.

[@RandomHollowKnightFan]

YES IT DOES

[@master4916]

It kinda gives off bloodborne vibes at the start

[@quotesdog1565]

Me: "Zacian can I catch you?" Zacian: "No, also die."

[@XI11_]

Master ball .-.

[@amazingfam.9063]

@@XI11_ jokes on you I still have my master ball ( now I have no clue what to use it on, please help!)

[@XI11_]

@@amazingfam.9063 Um, I have 2, your point?

[@XI11_]

@@amazingfam.9063 also use it on a low catch rate shiny or something

[@elnchou]

@@amazingfam.9063 Save it for a Gigantamax shiny or any important raid, because you only have one opportunity to catch those

[@PokeMixr92]

I JUST caught Zacian and I absolutely LOVE this track, this game's soundtrack is an absolute treat: from Piers's Theme (my personal favorite), to Chairman Rose's Battle theme which made my jaw drop, to this masterpiece! They did a splendid job!

[@piranhazzzzz]

Dude just add bede's theme as third and we got the same top 3 lmao

[@Antibug7]

You peeps have amazing taste XD My personal favorite are first Oleana's Theme, then Marnie's theme and finally the battle tower theme equal with Bede's theme

[@piranhazzzzz]

@@Antibug7 somebody call 911 he got a stroke

[@MK8MasterJunjie]

PokéMixr92 Phew.

[@TOPmusicman8]

Wanna know why? Because Junichi Masuda didn't write any battle themes for this game for once. Leaving it up to Adachi and Ichinose really payed off with a more fresh sound!

[@wavedlock868]

Zacian: * bark * Me: *M A S T E R B A L L*

[@Baileyboy128]

Zamazenta: *bark* Me: *P O K E B A L L*

[@tendercutg5835]

because thats what a good boi deserves

[@jador9641]

Eh, using the masterball on them is an huge waste lol

[@雪者]

*I used a Great Ball on Zacian and I caught it.*

[@thebrightstartt9294]

@@雪者 Same

[@aarondouglas5892]

Zacian: I have a sword! Zamazenta: I have a Shield! Doublade: I’m about to end their whole career *holds dusk stone*

[@tobysceptiman7058]

I think u mean aegislash

[@aarondouglas5892]

Toby Clon537 Yeah, I changed the meme up a bit now.

[@tobysceptiman7058]

@@aarondouglas5892 looks *scarier*

[@TheHammerGuy94]

Zamazenta: Lemme see what you have! Zacian: *A SWORD!!!* Zamazenta: NOOO!!!

[@gengargamer5657]

ASDF dog: Has knife

[@BisonGaming3334]

Me: *Throws Master Ball* Zacian: *Breaks Master Ball with sword* Me: I hate myself.

[@jackepicspeederwolfaj2294]

MarioPlays ROBLOX and more wait can zacian really do that to the master ball?

[@BisonGaming3334]

@@jackepicspeederwolfaj2294 It's called anime logic.

[@jasonschroeder9963]

Imagine if he actually did that. Then it would really feel like a legendary battle

[@magolor152]

Me:hah! Atleast zamazenta here doesn't use a sword *throws master ball* Zamazenta: *blocks the master ball with its shield and stomps it to pieces* Me:well shiiiiit

[@SolaricAngel116]

@@magolor152 (Laughs In Eternatus Where It Uses Dragon Pulse To Break A Masterball To Catch It In Mid-Air)

[@noahbmv]

Somehow the Slumbering Weald theme already felt nostalgic, so I actually got a little emotional when I heard that theme integrated within this battle theme.

[@Azdaja13]

The magic of leitmotif. :D

[@blitzuchiha8139]

Same

[@autismandgaming4532]

It all comes full circle

[@takeanumber540]

*Uses Master Ball at beginning of the battle* Everyone watching me: What a splendid battle! Me: But I ju- Everyone else: Simply magnificent! Me: ...Ok...

[@tucktuckthetucker]

Definitely worth it instead of having to suffer swords dance

[@Komodo772]

His catch rate is actually pretty high. I caught him at green HP with one ultra ball first try.

[@takeanumber540]

@@Komodo772 Oh, weird... All the others have been pretty hard. Besides, I've always saved the Master Ball for the Cover Legendary.

[@Komodo772]

The Enigmatician I mean it was my first time fighting the cover legendary for the first time in sword/shield (zacian). I may have just gotten lucky.

[@takeanumber540]

@@Komodo772 I mean, you only fight it and have the ability to catch it once. You may have gotten lucky. I also got Sword.

[@jewelminess]

Me: These legendaries' powers must not be misused! They're too strong. Also me at camp: *FETCH THE BALL ZAMAZENTA GOOD BOY WHOS A GOOD BOY*

[@Knightgob]

Zamazenta is the goodest boy of them all

[@flareon_tech]

Zamazenta shield doggo

[@lyonvensa]

I like how at 0:44 it changed to be a bit more lighthearted. Feels like facing an old friend, especially since the wolves helped you save Galar before. This track is basically giving a "You've seen what can they do, but can you tame them?" sort of message. Also, is it just me, or when they imitate the howls from the Eternatus battle music with the... guitars(?), it sounds 'alien'? It's like giving Eternatus a nod...

[@sw1shstyx777]

I know I’m a year late, but that part of the song is actually a remix of the slumbering Weald. They executed it very well

[@Horacioalmazan0981]

Honestly this theme gives me vibes to nice summer day running through a field of flowers almost like a throwback to Wally in Oras (that’s 0:44 ofc)

[@VHCosta]

@@sw1shstyx777 I came here to comment this, 2 years late as well. But yeah that's about why it feels like "facing an old friend", because, you felt these harmonies/melodies (even if subconsciously) before

[@pileofhazelnuts]

I caught Zamazenta in a great ball for colour aesthetic because I'm just that type of person.

[@-Noxsy-]

I caught Zamazenta in a normal Poke Ball for classic aesthetic because I'm just that type of person.

[@kerianhaviland4300]

I caught Zamazenta in a heavy ball

[@SkyVenom32]

I caught Zacian in a premier ball cause almost everything looks good in a premier especially Zacian

[@pileofhazelnuts]

@@-Noxsy- classic aesthetic is good. I just think the blue and red of the great ball suits unshielded zamazenta.

[@pileofhazelnuts]

@@kerianhaviland4300 big.

[@gabejr25_82]

Imagine not having a base 170 attack with a boost at the begining of the battle with arguably the best typing in the game This comment was made by Zacian gang

[@federicopalacios7439]

Imagine having the same base stat total of God, but being able to be two types at once.

[@Courg]

And on top of that three swords dances to just wipe your entire team

[@dezdothemost8248]

Imagine...ummmm.....damn why is zacian so good.

[@ohmysquidward7861]

gabejr25 _ and it’s also faster than mega Rayquaza

[@ohmysquidward7861]

So yep... another Pokémon in ag

[@forestboy8]

Everyone's talking about the howling meanwhilst I'm just here like: *SWORD NOISES-*

[@pichuperez9037]

Ikr it's honestly so cool when a theme does that for the music

[@Custerflucked]

*Starts battle with Zamazenta* *Just listens to the awesome theme for a while* *Throws masterball*

[@blackheartzerotheundergrou3225]

I misclicked and accidentally threw my Master Ball at a Cherrim in a Max Raid Battle. *Me and this battle theme are gonna get **_Intimate...!_*

[@thehovergoat99]

I’m probably gonna do that with Zacian when I get sword (I have Shield and used my master ball on Zamazenta)

[@toxicrepstan1897]

Custerflucked same just with zacian

[@griimblesg6063]

Slumbering Weald: Woke Broken Zacian/Zamazenta: Woketh Restored Zacian/Zamazenta: *D I V I N E*

[@nightstar4912]

Thats battle scars for yea

[@Anaea]

Zamazenta reminds me of a pirate for some reason.

[@Void_Echoes]

Big Nut Just to help you out, the first Zacian and Zamazenta theme is called “Mysterious Being” and the restored forms are called their Crowned Forms.

[@SolaricAngel116]

@@Void_Echoes Then there's Eternatus with Base and Eternamax...

[@a_random_lizard]

@@Void_Echoes actually, the first form was "hero of many battles"

[@stickyjumping]

I love the metal sounds, like the clanging of the sword and shield!

[@dailygeek1334]

Not to mention the howling! 😁 It sounds glorious!

[@isti0phoridaegd381]

Zacian and zamazentas cry sound like metal too

[@nadoatic]

Not to mention the howling! 😁 It sounds glorious!

[@disbandloona]

Gen 1-2: 8-bit Gen 3: trumpet and route 110 Gen 4: piano and bass Gen 5: accordions and drums Gen 6: techno and orchestra Gen 7: techno and tapu koko Gen 8: chanting and owo

[@AndrewBlechinger]

Gen 7 actually had ominous Hawaiian chanting for the tapu with phrases like "get ready" and "we are powerful"

[@CaptainObliviousV]

Gen 9 (Hoping for Spain): Samba/Salsa and Rock

[@MfwPrivate]

Dudrulul dodon Yes That's How You Spell it

[@SolaricAngel116]

@@CaptainObliviousV Gen 10 (X): ThErAmIn

[@selthecinderace8801]

*S t e v e*

[@thousandyea]

Imagine not having an ability that raises your defense and a move that makes you resist every Close Combat in the entire game -This post was made by the Zamazenta gang

[@owlhead6503]

What move let's you resist close combat?

[@thousandyea]

@@owlhead6503 Iron Defense spam

[@neko-ikathemysteriousyo-ka1937]

@@notlin the thing is it doesn't have higher defense than Steelix so that's arguably the best Pokemon for using body press

[@neko-ikathemysteriousyo-ka1937]

@@notlin no but I find it hilarious that Steelix has higher defense stats than the Pokemon that supposed to be for defense

[@sayvionwashington1939]

@@notlin Doesn't have reliable recovery, so it can't use those defenses properly either...yikes. Zamazenta got shafted Edit: Imagine being so gimped, the OU Council is thinking about dropping you into the tier, while your counterpart is one of the best mons in Ubers.

[@kyedisney4494]

Me: (throws master ball on the 1st turn) Sordward and sheilbert: WOW SUCH A AMAZING BATTLE!

[@SolNilas]

BRAVO

[@walldweller6287]

Me: Zacian is the only legendary after Eternatus, and idk if we get multiple tries, so MASTER BALL AWAY! Expansion Pass: *Greetings.*

[@nibwhipdragon]

Good thing I'm gonna save my masterball then (I'll most probably never use it anyways, but I'm gonna catch Zamazenta in a Pokeball because of Aesthetics)

[@BlazingBombshellBabe666]

I used my masterball on a heccan vespiquen But it was shiny so-

[@nabuchodonosormcgalapatram6941]

When you get a hacked shiny Togekiss holding a Masterball via Surprise Trade.

[@BillZypher]

I usually save my Master Ball for any potential shinies I find in the wild.

[@usermcskull4713]

Dude, just save before the battle.

[@zonkureebrenter6764]

I live how Zacian/Zamazenta serves no purpose but for the battle tree when you get them

[@superkirby49]

I mean it makes sense What else would a sword and shield be used for but to battle?

[@umbrellaeyethingguy4665]

I mean, most pkmn legendaries in general are all in the post game and mostly just for flexing on your friends or are an extra challenge that extends the story

[@CountofBleck]

Their signature attacks nuke thr fuck out of max raid battles

[@DarkMagicianMana]

And Eternatus

[@Eyeolus]

@@DreamyShepherd they definitely don't one shot 5 star raids with that lmao. I think some of you are just assuming that's what happens. It doesn't.

[@Zichfried]

Probably the best mascot legendary theme ever. If this game did something great, it was the soundtrack.

[@Centiwing]

Zichfried if you think this you definitely havent heard other themes

[@lgbtqiarights]

u clearly haven’t listened to the other themes bro. they’re kick ass!

[@mystickando8833]

Agreed. The other ones are great, but this...this is amazing

[@BigMastah79]

Sparrcher honestly, I think this is the best. The best thing to come outta this game is the Soundtrack and Quality of Life Features. Rest is shit 😳

[@Centiwing]

CallieBestGirl the beginning is really good but the rest is ass, would recommended an other legendary theme for the best.

[@mimikyu4327]

Music Teachers - What's your favorite instrument? Me - Doggo's.

[@thehovergoat99]

Music Teachers: That isn... Me: *plays this theme* Music Teachers: What’s next, cheering? Me: *plays gym leader theme, both of Marnie’s battle themes, Hop’s stadium theme, Leon’s battle theme, Piers’s battle theme* Music Teachers: *falls into the void*

[@JayGamer2600]

Music teacher:wolves

[@Kosmid]

69th like

[@isti0phoridaegd381]

*zacian and zamazenta

[@superkirby49]

2:35 did... did you just catch Zacian... in a damn pokeball!?

[@camaniyack]

He wasn't the only one

[@zcruz1220]

Just... just... *H O W*

[@LoreGoshi]

I caught him with a sub ball (first try)

[@24voidrealm83]

I did timer ball

[@wj2music]

Me to Pokeli: You did it.. you crazy son of a bitch.

[@sycamore4676]

Reasons why I love Zamazenta: Shield boi Has a sick ponytail Has a lesser chance of getting you killed

[@FlaringStardust]

It could probably tank more hits at full health as well... *Cinderance used Pyro Ball!* *It was super effective!* *Zacian fainted!*

[@joopie5782]

@@FlaringStardust I actually think Zacian is a better pokemon overall. It's typing is better imo and without looking into stats I think its faster, stronger and can tank a few hits to setup swords dance if you'd like that.

[@masterblaster2678]

@@joopie5782 The problem is Zamazenta is it's a purely defensive Pokémon with mixed stats. 140 defense, 140 sp. def. and yet only it's Defense gets boosted at the beginning, Zacian has 170 attack and gets a boost to that already beastly attack. Zacian doesn't need any special attacks anyway, while Zamazenta needs both stats to be a successful tank. It's quite sad really, I love Zamazenta's look way more. It looks so badass.

[@bigshaq639]

@@FlaringStardust Zacian's defense isn't bad though, it can tank a pyro ball of you're not completely over-levelled

[@JohnSmith12648]

Remover this information is coming from Morgana

[@galarprince]

Typical ancient Britain music mixed with the Slumbering Weald forest music... *I LOVE IT!!*

[@TJmanGaming]

I’m pretty sure the game takes place in Scotland or is atleast based off Scotland

[@galarprince]

@@TJmanGaming its based on the United kingdom

[@TJmanGaming]

UmbreonErick my bad my friend said it was Scotland. Just checked thanks for tellin me

[@torchytopfrag]

TJman2020 Gaming without even being told it’s clear the first area is literally England

[@dailygeek1334]

TJman2020 Gaming It’s more like a hybrid of England and Scotland

[@leefreeman3515]

0:00 just love the clashing swords possibly one of the best parts of the song

[@miyamotomusashi783]

Yeah it really is

[@miyamotomusashi783]

And also the intro feels intimidating

[@deenderman]

“Zacian’s Attack can’t go any higher!” “Zamazenta’s Defense can’t go any higher!” The worst words to read during this battle

[@patmurph7769]

Laughs in topsey turvey

[@zephyr9433]

What if, you wanted to catch Zacian, but Zacian said, Swords Dance Behemoth Blade.

[@SolaricAngel116]

Switch Zacian With Zamazenta, Behemoth Blade With Behemoth Bash And Swords Dance With Iron Defense.

[@rotundmonibuv5103]

Honestly, this is the only legendary in the entire series so far that has managed to faint my entire team.

[@Wreckbot_]

This thing managed to OHKO my Pokemon with resisted hits, I felt lucky catching it in this battle lmao

[@SolaricAngel116]

What If, You Wanted To Catch Zamazenta, But Zamazenta Said, Iron Defense Behemoth Bash.

[@patmurph7769]

What if malamar says topsey turvey

[@leafytaffy7291]

I didn’t like this theme at first, but then it REALLY grew on me. I’m thinking that the shifting tone in this song is symbolic of something, mainly the trainer’s feelings upon fighting the legendary wolf. At first the trainer feels intimidated and ready to fight, but then it turns to wonder and excitement over “holy crap, I’m actually catching the legendary wolf!” Anyways, I named my Zamazenta Mebh

[@rusty7984]

Only positive thing everyone can agree on in this game is that the OST is good like always

[@CZPC]

Not really. The champion theme sucks.

[@rusty7984]

CZ PC Could’ve been better but overall still enjoyed it

[@lyonvensa]

What they can agree on? Yes But is it the only positive thing of Sword and Shield? Absolutely not~

[@rusty7984]

Argumenter_Respecter Other positive thing that I’ve heard is being able to skip the tutorial and that’s it the graphics are only slightly better and the negatives far outweigh the positives

[@apollojustice5589]

I respectfully disagree. Most themes I feel are forgettable or unlikable aside from a select few.

[@jackson-md2gh]

I like how at the start of the game the howling is ominous, now it’s epic

[@bag2359]

I'm listening to this 15 days until scarlet and violet come out. Goodbye, forever gen 8, no matter what anyone says I think these games are really special. onto generation 9!

[@phntom7312]

Zacian: Sword Dances 3 Times Me: helpless screaming

[@patmurph7769]

Laughs in topsey turvey

[@necropixel4281]

i can relate to the terror the trainer was feeling when he started throwing ultra balls at a full health Zacian. Triple attack boost on top of that base 170 attack stat is enough for me to throw reason out the window too

[@gallus5307]

I'm impressed Gamefreak manage to train a wolf to sing a theme song and record it

[@LightningCayo]

The howling in the back has led me to call this the owo theme.

[@zereon]

No. No furries.

[@foxmanplays8700]

Hewwo id wike a max waid bwattle pwease Awooooo

[@DanielReyes-kv8ek]

@@zereon Its a pokemon game and you expect furries to stay away lmao

[@boneappletea938]

You just ruined this theme for me and I want revenge

[@ANDRESLOPEZ_24]

no furries allowed

[@KellyJoule]

0:44 I absolutley lost my shit at this because the Slumbering Weald is my favorite song in the game and when this faster paced remix of it started I was just SO PUMPED

[@autismandgaming4532]

gen 1 = beep boop gen 2 = boop beep gen 3 = trumpets gen 4 = porcussion gen 5 = drums gen 6 = good music gen 7 = gen 6 encore gen 8 = wOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO- EDIT: gen 9 = Orchestra & Synths. No in-between

[@Cinko420]

Autism And Gaming Gens 3-5 also had good music.

[@gabrielkrows488]

Gen 5 and gen 7 had music that was OFF THE CHARTS

[@Ediitsaur]

I like how you couldn’t come up with anything for gen 6 so you just put “good music”

[@diego5347]

I kinda love the fact that their theme has the slumbering weald song on it too like trying to remember you your first encounter with them

[@dapperdecidueye247]

God, I know people love the gym leader theme, Hop's battle themes, Bede's themes, Marnie's themes and the Battle Tower theme (for completely valid reasons) over the others, but this track is HIGHLY underrated. The clanking metal, the howls, it all fits well with Zacian's and Zamazenta's aspect so much. The sword "cutting" through the track as an alternative to smooth looping is amazing as well. But the inclusion of the Slumbering Weald's melody... I teared up when those violins came in, my god. It really drives home the feeling that these legendary beasts were part of the very beginning of your journey, bringing you back to the battle with those mysterious creatures shrouded in fog so long ago - and now here you are, facing them and holding your own. This track... it's just so good and I love it so much.

[@superbro1332]

Not gonna lie, when I first heard this theme, my first reaction was "Oh god, this isn't pokemon anymore, this is a sword fight!"

[@hermes932]

me: *trows premier ball 1rst turn as a joke* Zacian:*gets caught* Me: le WHAT

[@christelleroderick524]

That's legendary I was literally biting nails the whole time and when my ultra ball broke my heart would go up my throat 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tendercutg5835]

good bois like good balls

[@BlazingBombshellBabe666]

Did that when catching dialga but with a regular pokeball

[@novastar3990]

that1zombiegamer yt wait

[@isti0phoridaegd381]

Zacian: im about to start this mans whole career

[@realtjbrand]

This is one of if not THE BEST legendary themes of all time. They really did a phenomenal job with this games soundtrack in general, but this really takes the cake. So many emotions.

[@NetShuma]

This man really caught zacia with a pokeball

[@Blablablarandomguy]

Dope! I guarantee this will definitely be a super nostalgic track in the future

[@Malzeno_9]

Me: good boi Zacian: *sword dances* Me: BAD BOI THROW THAT KNIFE AWAY SIT SIT NO NO NO

[@TheTeraFurret]

LMFAO

[@gerardthewizard4541]

It Swords Danced because Zacian is actually a Girl. (Read the PokéDex it says she's the Older Sister of Zamazenta)

[@luisfillipebeserra2108]

@@gerardthewizard4541 its just a rumor, that pokedex say to they are maybe rivals,no one know to

[@sweetsirok]

Everyone: **Love Zacian** Me: **Cries in Zamazenta**

[@felix5012]

I love both!

[@randomlady307]

@@felix5012 Me too.

[@voidedabsolution]

Zacian: *uses swords dance me: O_O

[@balbarith45]

Exactly why I have Screech and Taunt waiting for it.

[@ivanzegarra9765]

And then Zacian uses Sacred Sword

[@thecatarmy3485]

Ordered Zacian and Zamazenta plushies for Christmas, now waiting is going to feel like an eternity.

[@daviddispenser2434]

*Eternity* heh I get it

[@cheznooney]

Same lol but I have zamazenta now just neeed zacin

[@thecatarmy3485]

@@cheznooney Zacian looks suuuper cool and it’s really high quality, I wish you the best getting one!

[@cheznooney]

@@thecatarmy3485 thank you!

[@Dexuz]

@@cheznooney God I hope I get zacin someday.

[@zekromblack4878]

The dramatic symphony along with the constaant howling... It's perfect!

[@gamesux1590]

I didn't really like it all that much when I first heard it but now that I've given it a few more listens I cant stop

[@groovin2357]

Holy hell this is probably so underrated, cause nobody really payed attention and it was over so fast.

[@onlineskitty]

i love how this theme uses the slumbering weald motif. the slumbering weald itself already sounded mystical, like a fairytale. here you're fighting a living legend

[@nothingyeteverything6081]

We had birds, dogs, god birds, golems, god's, Dragons, tree's, aliens and now wolf's

[@blessedstellaronhunter]

The slow, but godlike intro seems to represent that these are two more legendary deities, made by the hands of Arceus itself. It's an intimidation method, showing that this isn't an ordinary foe; this is the foe of legend, just like those you fought in previous games. After that, the music feels like a trip down memory lane, using the Slumbering Weald's lemontif to represent the adventure our protagonist has gone through; the journey our hero has traversed.

[@anarkiagames4506]

I tried catching zamazenta in a ultra ball for... you know He had dauntless shield as ability and also spammed iron defense ALL THE TIME he’s such a tank

[@gefriernudel3004]

But sadly he lacks a goid recicery move like Recover. Then one could use its awesome defensive stats

[@anarkiagames4506]

Lilian Korba yup but even with that he still has crazy stats

[@kwayke9]

@@gefriernudel3004 also they messed up Behemoth Bash by not giving it Body Press properties

[@jewelminess]

What if, you wanted Zamazenta on your team, but Zamazenta said *BEHEMOTH BASH*

[@riddlemefish6217]

This game made me cry a lot it's just too epic- Not like a sad or emotional cry I think, it's just so epic and the sound design knows how to hit the brain right Hearing their cries mixed into the song is just top tier and I couldn't ask for anything more just like in the slumbering wield-

[@SirPanikalot778]

After re-watching a lot of the SwoShi cutscenes, now I really want a legends game set in galar. Hell, I want a legends game in every region. The pokemon company should stop making new regions until we have a legends game for all the old ones.

[@JangoMango5]

I really love the slumbering weald melody

[@StardustRains]

Honestly my favourite legendary theme, this theme is SO GOOD And Zacian is a MONSTER to battle

[@STAR-bc5xc]

Really? Not even giratina, Zekrom/reshiram, Ho-Oh neither? Genuine question, too. It’s an interesting take considering the multitude of amazing themes, some better than others depending on who you ask

[@StardustRains]

@@STAR-bc5xc Well my old favourite had just recently changed to Xerneas and Yveltal Honestly this theme I feel fits so perfectly with Pokémon like Zacian and Zamazenta, they're not imposing legendaries, they're heroes and the nature of the song fits that perfectly, it has an energy to it I feel is unmatched by other legendary themes (though some come close). It genuinely makes me feel happy while I'm fighting too, it's so good to me

[@STAR-bc5xc]

Tezza yeah I can feel that! Their theme is really unique, and although I feel that this and bede’s theme are a little messy in some areas (bede’s still #1 for me), I can learn to like it. Sadly that howling ever present throughout the song irks me slightly, but it’s Pokémon so I’m not genuinely complaining, no legendary has a bad theme, and I’d consider Xerneas and Yveltal in my top 5 legendary themes myself! Personally, since I started from diamond in pearl, I’ve really liked the swordsman legendaries from black and white 😍. Thanks for replying, these types of discussions are always wholesome 🤠

[@Kalhonkai]

Zacian fucked my team and I was ten levels higher than it

[@paskit219]

Merciless Freak I feel like the blend and howls are what makes it so great. It’s unique and original in all the best ways. It’s definitely one of my favorites

[@hopper8514]

I love the sounds of clanging metal, like a weapon against another weapon. Pokemon OST never fails to deliver.

[@BisonGaming3334]

Patrick: Howling is not an instrument. Game Freak: We're about to end this man's whole career.

[@TheTeraFurret]

Lol

[@luciel450]

This is like a rollercoaster of emotions, love it :D

[@newfd420]

I love how they implemented both the Galar Legend theme and Slumbering Weald theme into it.

[@duck_man1048]

My favorite themes are the ones that are extremely intense, but have a little break. This is a perfect example of a song like that. 0:42

[@USSFFRU]

HOW THE ABSOLUTE FUCK IS THIS 3 YEARS OLD. HOW- IT JUST CAME OUT YESTERDAY WHAT THE FUC-

[@SpookyBeast1917]

Ikr

[@DragonKnight90001]

Zacian: sword dance Me: ultra ball Zacian: fool that petty ball won’t cat- Me: fetch! Zacian: *drops sword* WHERE!? Me *throws ball* Zacian: I GOT IT!!! I GOT IT!!!! *catches it and realises* You son of a- *Zacian was caught, would you like to give it a nickname* Zacian: no my name is ancient it means - Me: Good Boy Zacian: ……… this is acceptable

[@hhhhh4107]

Imagine not being able to get G-Max Gengar. This post was made and approved by Shield Gang.

[@popcorntaffy]

u cant get gmax gengar in sword?? i had no idea... guess my sisters sol until i find one lol

[@leviewings4689]

Imagine not being able to find any gigantamax Pokemon because their spawn rates are absolute t r a s h This post was made by deargodIjustwantgigantamaxhatterene gang

[@popcorntaffy]

@@leviewings4689 god i feel u dude im lookin for a grimmsnarl :(

[@nabuchodonosormcgalapatram6941]

Imagine not knowing you can actually find G-Max Pokémon exclusive to the other version in the dens after you beat them in a multiplayer Max Raid Battle. Meaning that yes, you can in fact, find G-Max Gengar in Sword.

[@cosmichild1]

@@leviewings4689 you were me a few months ago

[@qrou]

I still don't understand why 1:52 so dramatic and sad, with sudden cutout as if it's some distant memory

[@dracos0024]

I love how it's basically just a remix of Slumbering Weald. Doesn't make it any less awesome, though.

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Me: Alright Zacian, make this easy. *escapes Quick Ball* *Zacian used Swords Dance* Me: *gets scared and yeets Master Ball*

[@ToxicPea]

Everyone keeps praising the song for the howling and peaceful interlude, so I'll be the first one to praise this song for its amazing use of clashing metal to represent the weapon-theme of the legendaries. This is most evident in the song's intro, but you can hear faint clashes in certain segments of the song.

[@ReverendxGrimm]

The legendary sings it’s own theme. I like it.

[@Superfan109]

Kevin Gentry Right?? That’s a first from Pokémon...

[@tear959]

Zacian: -Arguably the best typing in the game (Fairy/Steel) -A whole bunch of coverage moves -Has more than 200 attack stat on practice Zamazenta: -OK typing (Fighting/Steel) -Supposed to be a defensive mon, but doesnt have reliable recovery -Doesnt get moves it should have (Like Kings Shield and Body Press) Zacian is banned in Smogon Ubers, only being available in the Anything Goes tier. On other hand, Zamazenta was once considered to be alameda in the standard play (OU)

[@fnafplushultimate6792]

ngl this theme sounds pretty good idk why people hate it

[@yoshidex64]

You can hear the two fight as their sword and shield clash together an howl as they fight... Or it could mean something else...

[@andynelson323]

a bunch of silverware breaking lol

[@yoshidex64]

I am sorry *AND* howl

[@olle1041]

I mean, they worked togheter to protect Galar so why would they fight against each other?

[@yoshidex64]

@@olle1041 I have no idea I haven't played the game yet and am just assuming that they'd fight each other because that's what has always happened with the legendaries.

[@klltx2001]

@@olle1041 The Shield entry suggests they're siblings or might have a sorta rivalry going on. Low-key I'm all for box legends having a sorta sibling rivalry from time to time but still working together to beat the big bad to the ground if needed.

[@nadoatic]

The beginning with the swords and weapons clanging sounds sounds amazing

[@lussterpurge]

CAN WE TALK ABT THOSE PIANO PARTS??? NOSTALGIA HIT?

[@cresentcube5898]

The theme of all catch attempts failing. *GET IN THE POKEBALL ZAMAGENTA! I AM THE CHOSEN CHILD OF THE SHEILD GODDAMNIT-*

[@QueenofSilence101]

These two are 9'2" and 9'6" respectively. A typical basketball hoop is 10'. Can you imagine how terrifying it would be to encounter a metallic wolf more than twice your height?

[@zetsuchimori3151]

Looks like someone dropped their coffee mug 0:00

[@Demcord]

This is freaking awesome. I’ve never felt so hyped to catch a legendary as much as this.

[@Zack-dx1cl]

This is the "You will not be alone up there anymore Mega Rayquaza" theme. - Gen 8 national dex AG