Shadow Regirock is making a powerful return to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary has multiple weaknesses that players can exploit to gain the upper hand. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to defeat this robust Rock-type and understand the specifics of its raid.
Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO
Shadow Regirock, like its standard counterpart, is a pure Rock-type in *Pokemon GO*. It is vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, each dealing 160% super-effective damage. While these weaknesses are plentiful, Shadow Regirock also boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, steer clear of using these resistant types in your team's movesets.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
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The top ten counters to use against Shadow Regirock are high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. Here are the best options along with their full 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 |
Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO
While it might be tempting to utilize other super-effective types like Water and Steel, be cautious as Regirock’s diverse move pool can quickly counter them. Shadow Regirock may use Rock-type moves like Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters that are resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage, as listed above.
A unique aspect of 5-Star Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock is their enhanced Attack stat by 20%, coupled with a 20% decrease in Defense. This means deploying high-DPS counters will significantly increase your chances of defeating the boss within the time limit. To amplify your damage output, use Pokémon with moves that match their type to benefit from a 20% Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB).
For the best chance of success, bring at least four other players at Level 40 or above. The more players you have, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of victory.
Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates
The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* during every weekend in February 2025. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- 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?
Yes, Shadow Regirock can be Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it, you have a chance to encounter a differently colored version. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are 1 in 20, so while it's not guaranteed every time, persistence might pay off.
Armed with this knowledge on how to conquer Shadow Regirock, don't forget to explore the complete *Pokemon GO* event schedule for more exciting activities throughout February 2025.
