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

Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary Pokémon, returns to *Pokémon GO* as a challenging 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. While formidable, this Rock-type behemoth has exploitable weaknesses, making victory achievable with the right strategy and team composition. This guide provides everything you need to conquer this raid.

Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. This means it’s vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, all dealing super-effective 160% damage. However, it boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. Strategically choosing your Pokémon's movesets is key to a swift victory.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

To maximize your chances of success, focus on high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. The top ten counters, along with their optimal movesets, are detailed below:

Tips & Tricks for the Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO

While Water and Steel-type Pokémon might seem like obvious choices due to their type advantage, Regirock’s diverse moveset, which can include Stone Edge (Rock), Zap Cannon (Electric), and Earthquake (Ground), can quickly neutralize them. Prioritize the counters listed above, as they either resist or take neutral damage from these attacks.

Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. Utilize this to your advantage by deploying high-DPS counters. Also, remember that Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) provide a 20% damage increase, so select Pokémon with moves matching their type.

For optimal results, assemble a raid team of at least four Level 40 or higher players. Larger groups, up to the maximum of 20, significantly increase your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates

Challenge Shadow Regirock throughout February 2025 during these weekend raid events:

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

Can Shadow Regirock Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! You have a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it in a raid. The Shiny rate for 5-Star Raid bosses is approximately 1 in 20.

Now that you're armed with this knowledge, prepare for battle and good luck catching that Shiny Shadow Regirock! Check out the full Pokémon GO event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on all the exciting happenings.