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

Author : Noah Update : Feb 25,2025

Conquer the Shadow Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO!

Shadow Regirock returns to Pokémon GO as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This guide provides strategies and counters to help you defeat this powerful Rock-type Pokémon.

Shadow Regirock's Strengths and Weaknesses

Shadow Regirock, like its standard form, is a pure Rock-type. This means it's vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks (160% super effective damage). Conversely, it resists Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly!

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

The best counters to Shadow Regirock in Pokemon GO: Tsareena, Kartana, and Phermosa

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Maximize your chances of victory by utilizing these top counters:

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

Raid Strategies and Tips

While Water and Steel types are super effective, Regirock's diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can negate their advantage. Prioritize counters resistant to these attacks or those that take neutral damage.

Remember: Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS movesets are crucial for efficient damage output within the time limit. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for an additional 20% damage increase.

Optimal Raid Team Composition: Aim for at least four players at level 40 or higher. Larger raid groups (up to 20 players) significantly increase your success rate.

Shadow Regirock Raid Dates

The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid is scheduled for weekends in February 2025:

February 1st & 2nd
February 8th & 9th
February 15th & 16th
February 22nd & 23rd

Shiny Shadow Regirock?

Yes! There's a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it. The Shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20.

With this comprehensive guide, you're well-prepared to conquer Shadow Regirock and add this potentially Shiny Pokémon to your collection! Good luck, trainers!