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Raid Guide to Shadow Regirock with Top Counters

Author : Zachary Feb 12,2025

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 weak to Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks (160% damage). Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Build your team accordingly, avoiding moves that are resisted.

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 damage output by using Pokémon with high Attack stats and super-effective moves. Here are ten excellent choices:

Shadow Regirock CounterTypeFast AttackCharged Attack
KartanaGrass & SteelRazor LeafRazor Blade
PheromosaBug & FightingLow KickFocus Blast
TsareenaGrassLow KickGrass Knot
ConkeldurrFightingMagical LeafDynamic Punch
BreloomGrass & FightingCounterDynamic Punch
MachampFightingCounterDynamic Punch
Galarian ZapdosFighting & FlyingCounter Close Combat
RoseradeGrass & PoisonRazor LeafGrass Knot
Sirfetch’dFightingCounter Close Combat
RillaboomGrassRazor LeafGrass Knot

Raid Strategies

While Water and Steel types are super-effective, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can easily counter them. Prioritize counters resistant to, or neutrally damaged by, these attacks.

Remember: Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS counters are key to victory. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for an additional 20% damage increase.

Raid Participation

For optimal success, assemble a team of at least four Level 40+ players. Larger raid groups (up to 20 players) significantly increase your chances of victory.

Raid Dates and Shiny Chances

Shadow Regirock raids are active throughout February 2025, specifically on:

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

There's a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock (approximately 1 in 20 odds).

With this comprehensive guide, you're well-prepared to conquer Shadow Regirock and add this rare Pokémon to your collection!

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