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Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Counters, Tips Unleashed

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 12,2025

Conquer the Shadow Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO!

Shadow Regirock returns to Pokémon GO as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This guide provides strategies and counters to help you defeat this powerful Rock-type Pokémon.

Shadow Regirock's Strengths and Weaknesses

Shadow Regirock, like its standard form, is a pure Rock-type. This means it's vulnerable to Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks (160% super effective damage). Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly!

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

Maximize your chances of victory by utilizing these top counters:

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

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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

Raid Strategies

While Water and Steel types are super effective, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can easily counter them. Prioritize the counters listed above due to their resistance or neutral damage against its attacks.

Remember: Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High DPS movesets are key to overcoming this within the time limit. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) for an additional 20% damage increase.

Raid Party Composition

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

Raid Dates and Shiny Chances

Shadow Regirock raids are available throughout February 2025, specifically on:

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

There's a chance (approximately 1 in 20) to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock!

Prepare your team, coordinate your attacks, and good luck conquering Shadow Regirock! Consult the complete Pokémon GO event schedule for further February 2025 events.