Unveil Shadow Regirock's Secrets: Essential Guide for Domination

Author : Aurora Feb 22,2025

Conquer the Shadow Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO!

Shadow Regirock returns to Pokémon GO as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This guide provides a comprehensive strategy to defeat this powerful Rock-type Pokémon.

Shadow Regirock's Strengths and Weaknesses

Shadow Regirock, like its standard form, is a pure Rock-type. This means it's vulnerable to Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks (160% damage). Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly; avoid using Pokémon with these resisted types.

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

Maximize your chances of victory by utilizing these top counters:

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

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

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

Raid Strategies and Tips

While Water and Steel types are super effective, Regirock's diverse movepool can easily counter them. Shadow Regirock may use Stone Edge (Rock), Zap Cannon (Electric), or Earthquake (Ground). Prioritize counters resistant to these attacks or those that take neutral damage.

Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS movesets are crucial for efficient damage output. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for an additional 20% damage increase.

Team up with at least four Level 40+ players for optimal success. Larger raid groups (up to 20 players) significantly increase your chances.

Raid Dates and Shiny Chance

Shadow Regirock raids are available throughout February 2025:

  • February 1st & 2nd
  • February 8th & 9th
  • February 15th & 16th
  • February 22nd & 23rd

There's a 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it.

Prepare your team, coordinate your attacks, and good luck conquering Shadow Regirock!