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

The formidable Shadow Regirock has returned to *Pokemon GO* as a 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary, while powerful, has multiple weaknesses that can be exploited to secure a victory. Here's everything you need to know about defeating Shadow Regirock and the specifics of its raid.

Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

Shadow Regirock retains its pure Rock-type status from its base form in *Pokemon GO*, making it vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks. These super-effective moves deal 160% damage, giving you a significant advantage.

However, be mindful of Shadow Regirock's resistances. It takes only 63% damage from Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, ensure your team's movesets do not include these less effective attack types.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO

While Water and Steel-type Pokémon are also super-effective against Regirock, they can be easily countered by Regirock's diverse move pool, which includes Rock-type Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize the Grass- and Fighting-type counters listed above, as they are either resistant to or take neutral damage from these attacks.

Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock have a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense, making them more vulnerable to high-DPS (damage per second) movesets. This should allow you and your raid party to quickly deplete its health bar within the time limit. Additionally, using moves of the same type as your Pokémon can earn you a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.

For the best chance of defeating Shadow Regirock, bring at least four other Level 40 or above players with you. However, the more players you have, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates

You can challenge the 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid during every weekend in February 2025, 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 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny version. While it's not guaranteed every time, persistence might reward you with this rare variant.

Armed with this knowledge, you're ready to take on Shadow Regirock. Don't forget to check out the complete *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on other exciting events happening in the game.