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

Author : Noah

Mar 16,2025

Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary, returns to *Pokémon GO* as a challenging 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This formidable Rock-type Pokémon presents a significant challenge, but with the right strategy and counters, victory is within reach. This guide details its weaknesses, top counters, and essential raid tips.

Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type. This means it’s significantly weak to Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks, all dealing 160% super-effective damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. Strategically choosing your Pokémon's moveset is crucial for maximizing damage output.

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. The following Pokémon consistently prove effective:

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 offer super-effective damage, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can quickly neutralize their advantage. Prioritize counters resistant to or neutrally affected by these attacks.

Remember, Shadow Pokémon boast a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. This makes high-DPS movesets extremely valuable. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) by using moves matching your Pokémon's type for an additional 20% damage increase.

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

Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates

Conquer Shadow Regirock throughout February 2025 during these weekend raid events:

Saturday, February 1st - Sunday, February 2nd
Saturday, February 8th - Sunday, February 9th
Saturday, February 15th - Sunday, February 16th
Saturday, February 22nd - Sunday, February 23rd

Can Shadow Regirock Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! You have a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it. While the odds are approximately 1 in 20, persistence may reward you with this rare variant. Good luck!