Unleash the Shadow: Master the Art of Defeating Regirock in Pokémon Go

Author: Dylan 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 details its weaknesses, optimal counters, and raid strategies to ensure victory.

Shadow Regirock's Strengths and Weaknesses

As a pure Rock-type, Shadow Regirock is vulnerable to Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks (160% damage). Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly; avoid using these resistant types.

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

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

Image via Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Prioritize high-Attack Grass and Fighting-types. The following Pokémon offer excellent counter options:

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 and Tips

While Water and Steel types are super-effective, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can negate their advantage. Focus on counters resistant to or taking neutral damage from these attacks.

Remember: Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. Maximize DPS with high-damage movesets. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for an additional 20% damage increase.

Optimal Raid Group Size: Aim for at least four Level 40+ players, but larger groups (up to 20) significantly increase your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Raid Dates

Engage in Shadow Regirock raids throughout February 2025:

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

Shiny Shadow Regirock?

Yes! There's a 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it.

Now go forth and conquer! Check the complete Pokémon GO event schedule for February 2025 to plan your gameplay.