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Pokémon Go Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Best Counters, Tips, and Tricks

Mar 18,25(12 months ago)
Pokémon Go Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Best Counters, Tips, and Tricks

Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary, returns to Pokémon GO as a challenging 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This formidable Rock-type Pokémon presents a significant challenge, but with the right strategy and counters, victory is within reach. This guide details its weaknesses, optimal counters, and tips for a successful raid.

Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like its standard form, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type, vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, all dealing 160% super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, reducing their effectiveness to 63%.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

The best counters to Shadow Regirock in Pokemon GO: Tsareena, Kartana, and Phermosa

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

High-Attack Grass- and Fighting-types are your best bet. Kartana, Conkeldurr, and Pheromosa lead the pack. Below is a table detailing top counters and their optimal movesets:

Shadow Regirock CounterTypeFast AttackCharged Attack
KartanaGrass & SteelRazor LeafRazor Blade
PheromosaBug & FightingLow KickFocus Blast
TsareenaGrassLow KickGrass Knot
ConkeldurrFightingMagical LeafDynamic Punch
BreloomGrass & FightingCounterDynamic Punch
MachampFightingCounterDynamic Punch
Galarian ZapdosFighting & FlyingCounter Close Combat
RoseradeGrass & PoisonRazor LeafGrass Knot
Sirfetch’dFightingCounter Close Combat
RillaboomGrassRazor LeafGrass Knot

Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raids in Pokémon GO

While Water and Steel-types seem appealing due to their super-effectiveness, Regirock's diverse moveset (including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can quickly neutralize them. Prioritize counters resistant to these attacks or those who will only take neutral damage. Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS movesets are crucial.

Maximize damage with Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) by using Pokémon with moves matching their type. For optimal results, aim for at least four Level 40+ players; more is always better (up to the 20-player limit).

Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates

The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid will be available throughout February 2025, specifically on:

  • Saturday, February 1
  • Sunday, February 2
  • Saturday, February 8
  • Sunday, February 9
  • Saturday, February 15
  • Sunday, February 16
  • Saturday, February 22
  • Sunday, February 23

Can Shadow Regirock Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! There's a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it. The odds are approximately 1 in 20.

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