diff --git a/zombienet_tests/0002-pov_recovery.toml b/zombienet_tests/0002-pov_recovery.toml
index 9ede9d98738..9b3ea378cdb 100644
--- a/zombienet_tests/0002-pov_recovery.toml
+++ b/zombienet_tests/0002-pov_recovery.toml
@@ -41,4 +41,4 @@ cumulus_based = true
   validator = false
   image = "{{COL_IMAGE}}"
   command = "test-parachain"
-  args = ["--use-null-consensus", "--disable-block-announcements"]
+  args = ["--reserved-only", "--reserved-nodes {{'dave'|zombie('multiAddress')}}",  "--use-null-consensus", "--disable-block-announcements"]