Shadow Regirock has returned to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary, known for its rock-solid presence, is not without its vulnerabilities. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to conquer this powerful Rock-type and all the essential details about its raid.
Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO
Much like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock in *Pokemon GO* is a pure Rock-type, making it susceptible to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, which all deal 160% super-effective damage. Despite these weaknesses, Shadow Regirock boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, reducing damage to 63%. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, it's crucial to steer clear of these resisted types in your team’s movesets.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company. To tackle Shadow Regirock effectively, you'll want to bring high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. Below is a table detailing the top ten counters, complete with their 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 use other super-effective types like Water and Steel, Regirock's diverse move pool can swiftly counter them. Shadow Regirock may deploy Rock-type moves like Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters like those listed above, which are either resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage.
What sets Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock apart is their unique stat changes: a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense. This makes high-DPS movesets crucial for your team to quickly diminish the boss’s health within the raid's time constraints. Additionally, using Pokémon with moves that match their type will grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.
For the best chance at defeating Shadow Regirock, it's advisable to assemble a group of at least four other players at Level 40 or above. However, the more players you can rally, 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 in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*. After successfully defeating it in a raid, you have a chance to encounter a differently colored version. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are approximately 1 in 20, meaning it might take several attempts to find one.
Armed with this knowledge on defeating Shadow Regirock, don't forget to check out the full *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on other exciting in-game events.
