Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Top Counters and Strategies

Shadow Regirock has returned to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. As a Hoenn Legendary, it has multiple weaknesses that players can leverage to take it down. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to defeat this powerful Rock-type and details about its raid.

Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

Shadow Regirock, like its standard form, is a pure Rock-type Pokémon in *Pokemon GO*. It is vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, which deal 160% super-effective damage. While it has several weaknesses, Shadow Regirock also boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, reducing incoming damage to just 63%. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, it's crucial to steer clear of these types of attacks in your team's movesets.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

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To effectively counter Shadow Regirock, you should consider using high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. Here are the ten best counters with their optimal movesets:

Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO

Although it's tempting to use other super-effective types like Water and Steel, be cautious as Regirock's diverse move pool can quickly counter these. Shadow Regirock's potential moves include Rock-type attacks like Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Prioritize counters resistant to these attacks or those that take neutral damage.

A key advantage against 5-Star Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock is their increased Attack stat by 20%, offset by a 20% decrease in Defense. This means using counters with high-DPS movesets should allow you and your raid party to quickly deplete the boss's health within the time limit.

To maximize damage, use Pokémon with moves of the same type to benefit from a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus). For the best chance at defeating Shadow Regirock, 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 success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates

The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* during 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 as a Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it, there's a chance you'll encounter a differently colored version. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are approximately 1 in 20, so while it's not guaranteed, persistence might pay off.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to conquer Shadow Regirock, be sure to check out the full *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on other exciting in-game events.