Zincated pyridazin-3(2H)-ones generated via bromine鈥搈agnesium exchange followed by transmetalation using ZnCl2 or via lactam-directed ortho C4-H zincation with TMPZnCl路LiCl have been synthesized. These in situ created organometallics can be used in Negishi reactions with iodo(hetero)arenes delivering a new approach toward (hetero)arylpyridazin-3(2H)-ones.