Shadow Regirock has made a formidable return to *Pokemon GO* as a 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary, known for its Rock-type prowess, presents multiple weaknesses that savvy trainers can exploit to secure victory. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to conquer this powerful adversary and all the details you need about its raid.
Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO
As a pure Rock-type, Shadow Regirock shares the same vulnerabilities as its standard form in *Pokemon GO*. It is susceptible to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, each dealing 160% super-effective damage. This gives you a wide range of options to choose from when assembling your raid team.
However, it's crucial to be aware of Shadow Regirock's resistances. It takes only 63% damage from Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, steer clear of these types of attacks in your team's movesets.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
| 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 Water and Steel types are super-effective against Rock-types, Shadow Regirock's diverse move pool can quickly counter them. Its potential moves include Rock-type Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters that are either resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage.
Shadow Pokémon like Regirock have a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense. This makes high-DPS movesets crucial for quickly depleting the boss's health within the time limit. Additionally, using Pokémon with moves of the same type will grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.
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 defeating Shadow Regirock.
Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates
The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* every weekend in February 2025. You can encounter it on 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 now appear in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it in a raid, there's a 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny version. While it's not guaranteed every time, persistence might reward you with this rare variant.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to tackle Shadow Regirock, don't forget to check out the complete *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on all the exciting happenings in the game.
