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Shadow Regirock has made a formidable return to *Pokémon GO* as a 5-Star Shadow Raid boss, and this Hoenn Legendary has a variety of weaknesses that players can use to their advantage. Here’s everything you need to know about overcoming this powerful Rock-type and understanding the specifics of its raid.
Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokémon GO
Just like its standard form, Shadow Regirock in *Pokémon GO* is a pure Rock-type Pokémon, making it vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, which deal 160% super-effective damage. However, it's essential to consider its resistances as well; Shadow Regirock is resistant to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. To maximize your chances of defeating this challenging 5-Star boss within the time limit, make sure to exclude these types of moves from your team’s strategy.
Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO
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To effectively counter Shadow Regirock, focus on high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. Here are the top ten counters along with their optimal 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 Raid in Pokémon GO
While it might be tempting to use Water- and Steel-type Pokémon, Shadow Regirock’s diverse move pool can easily counter them. Its potential moves include Rock-type Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters that are resistant or neutral to these moves, as listed above.
Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock benefit from a 20% increase in their Attack stat but suffer a 20% reduction in Defense. This makes high-DPS movesets crucial for quickly depleting the boss's health within the time limit. Additionally, utilizing moves that match your Pokémon’s type will grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further enhancing your damage output.
To ensure victory against Shadow Regirock, it's advisable to bring at least four other Level 40 or above players into the raid. However, the more players you can rally, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of success.
Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates
The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be available in *Pokémon GO* every weekend in February 2025. You can challenge 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 Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shadow Regirock can now appear as a Shiny in *Pokémon GO*. After defeating it in a raid, you have a chance to encounter a differently colored version. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are approximately 1 in 20, so persistence may be necessary to find one.
Now that you're equipped with strategies to conquer Shadow Regirock, don't forget to explore the complete *Pokémon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on other exciting in-game events.
