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Guide to Conquering Shadow Regirock in Pokémon Go

by Connor Feb 19,2025

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 the strategies and counter Pokémon you need to defeat this powerful Rock-type.

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% effectiveness). Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly!

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

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

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Maximize your damage output by utilizing these top counters, focusing on high-Attack Grass and Fighting types:

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 moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can easily counter them. Prioritize the counters listed above for their resistance or neutral damage against these attacks.

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

For optimal results, assemble a raid team of at least four Level 40+ players. Larger teams (up to 20 players) significantly increase your chances of victory.

Shadow Regirock Raid Dates

Encounter Shadow Regirock in 5-Star Raids throughout February 2025:

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

Shiny Shadow Regirock?

Yes! There's a chance (approximately 1 in 20) to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it. Good luck!

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