Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Top Counters and Strategies

Shadow Regirock has returned to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary Pokémon has multiple weaknesses that players can exploit to gain the upper hand. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to conquer this powerful Rock-type and all the details you need about its raid.

Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

Shadow Regirock, like its standard version, is a pure Rock-type in *Pokemon GO*. This makes it vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, all of which deal 160% super-effective damage. However, it's crucial to be aware of its resistances as well. Shadow Regirock is resistant to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only deal 63% damage. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, steer clear of these types of attacks in your team's movesets.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

The top ten counters to use against Shadow Regirock in *Pokemon GO* are high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon such as Kartana, Conkeldurr, and Pheromosa. Below is a table listing these counters along with 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 Raid in Pokemon GO

While it might be tempting to use Water and Steel-type Pokémon due to their super-effectiveness against Rock-types, Regirock's diverse move pool can quickly counter these choices. Shadow Regirock may use Rock-type moves like Stone Edge, Electric-type moves like Zap Cannon, and Ground-type moves like Earthquake. Therefore, it's crucial to prioritize counters that are resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage.

Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock have their Attack stat increased by 20%, but their Defense is lowered by the same percentage. This means that deploying counters with high-DPS movesets can help your raid party quickly deplete the boss's health within the time limit. Additionally, using Pokémon with moves that match their type will grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.

For the best chance at defeating Shadow Regirock, aim to have at least four other Level 40 or above players in your raid party. The more players you can bring, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates

The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* every weekend throughout February 2025. You can encounter 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 Pokemon GO?

Yes, Shadow Regirock can now appear in its Shiny form in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it, there's a chance you'll encounter a differently colored version of this Pokémon. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are 1 in 20, so while it's not guaranteed, perseverance might reward you with a Shiny Shadow Regirock.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to tackle Shadow Regirock, be sure to check out the complete *Pokemon GO* event schedule to see what other exciting events are planned for February 2025.