Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary, returns to *Pokémon GO* as a challenging 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. While formidable, Regirock has exploitable weaknesses, making victory achievable with the right strategy. This guide details how to conquer this Rock-type behemoth.
Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokémon GO
Like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. This means it's significantly 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, which only inflict 63% damage. Strategically choosing your Pokémon's moveset is key to a swift victory.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
To maximize your damage output, prioritize high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. The top ten counters, along with their recommended movesets, are detailed below:
| **Shadow Regirock Counter** | **Type** | **Fast Attack** | **Charged Attack** |
| Kartana | Grass & Steel | Razor Leaf | Razor Blade |
| Pheromosa | Bug & Fighting | Low Kick | Focus Blast |
| Tsareena | Grass | Low Kick | Grass Knot |
| Conkeldurr | Fighting | Magical Leaf | Dynamic Punch |
| Breloom | Grass & Fighting | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Machamp | Fighting | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Galarian Zapdos | Fighting & Flying | Counter | Close Combat |
| Roserade | Grass & Poison | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot |
| Sirfetch’d | Fighting | Counter | Close Combat |
| Rillaboom | Grass | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot |
Tips and Tricks for the Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO
While Water and Steel-type attacks are super effective, Regirock's diverse movepool (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can easily negate their advantage. Focus on the Grass and Fighting-type counters listed above, as they offer better resistance or neutral damage against its potential attacks. Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. This makes high-DPS movesets crucial for efficient damage dealing. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) by using moves matching your Pokémon's type for an additional 20% damage boost. For optimal results, aim for a raid team of at least four Level 40 or higher players, though larger groups (up to 20) are even better.
Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates
The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid will be available throughout February 2025, specifically on these weekends:
February 1st-2nd, February 8th-9th, February 15th-16th, February 22nd-23rd
Can Shadow Regirock Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! There's a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it in a raid. The Shiny rate for 5-Star Raid bosses is currently approximately 1 in 20.
