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Regirock Raid: Top Counters & Strategies

by Mila Mar 13,2025

Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary, returns to *Pokémon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Rock-type behemoth presents a challenge, but with the right strategy and counters, victory is within reach. This guide details its weaknesses, optimal counters, and raid tips to help you conquer this powerful foe.

Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like its standard form, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. This means it's vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, all dealing super-effective 160% damage. Conversely, it resists Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. Knowing these strengths and weaknesses is crucial for building an effective team.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

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

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High-Attack Grass- and Fighting-types are your best bet against Shadow Regirock. Kartana, Conkeldurr, and Pheromosa consistently top the charts. Below is a table detailing optimal Pokémon and their recommended 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 Raids in Pokémon GO

While Water and Steel-types are super-effective against Rock, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can quickly neutralize them. Prioritize counters resistant to these attacks or those taking neutral damage. Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. Maximize DPS with high-DPS movesets.

Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) by using moves matching your Pokémon's type for a 20% damage increase. For optimal success, assemble a raid team of at least four Level 40+ players. Larger teams (up to 20 players) significantly improve your chances.