Shadow Regirock has made a triumphant return to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary isn't invincible, however, boasting multiple weaknesses ripe for exploitation. Here's a comprehensive guide to conquering this powerful Rock-type and understanding the raid's specifics.
Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO
Like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type in *Pokemon GO*, vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, which deal a whopping 160% super-effective damage.
Despite its vulnerabilities, Shadow Regirock enjoys resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, reducing incoming damage to just 63%. For the best shot at defeating this 5-Star boss within the allotted time, steer clear of these resistant types in your team's arsenal.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
To take down Shadow Regirock efficiently, you'll want to employ high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon like Kartana, Conkeldurr, and Pheromosa. Below is a table detailing the top ten counters along with their optimal movesets:
| **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 |
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Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO
While it's tempting to use other super-effective types like Water and Steel, be cautious as Regirock's diverse move pool can swiftly counter them. Shadow Regirock may unleash Rock-type moves like Stone Edge, the Electric-type Zap Cannon, and the Ground-type Earthquake. Prioritize counters that are either resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage, as listed above.
Shadow Pokémon, including Regirock, have a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense. This means deploying high-DPS (damage per second) movesets can help you and your raid team quickly deplete the boss's health within the time limit. Additionally, utilizing Pokémon with moves of the same type can grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.
For the best chance at defeating Shadow Regirock, assemble a team of at least four other players at Level 40 or above. The more players you bring, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of success.
Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates
The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be accessible in *Pokemon GO* every weekend in 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 Pokemon GO?
Indeed, Shadow Regirock can now appear as a Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating the raid boss, there's a 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny variant, adding an extra layer of excitement to your raid battles.
With this guide, you're well-equipped to tackle Shadow Regirock. Don't forget to explore the full *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on all the action happening in the game.
