Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Top Counters and Strategies

Shadow Regirock has made a formidable return to *Pokemon GO* as a 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This Hoenn Legendary, known for its Rock-type prowess, presents multiple weaknesses that savvy trainers can exploit to secure victory. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to conquer this powerful adversary and all the details you need about its raid.

Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Rock-type, Shadow Regirock shares the same vulnerabilities as its standard form in *Pokemon GO*. It is susceptible to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, each dealing 160% super-effective damage. To maximize your chances of defeating this 5-Star boss within the time limit, it's crucial to leverage these weaknesses.

However, Shadow Regirock also boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, which only inflict 63% damage. To ensure a swift victory, steer clear of these types when assembling your raid team.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

To effectively counter Shadow Regirock, focus on high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. Here are the top ten counters, complete with their optimal movesets:

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Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO

While Water and Steel types are super-effective against Shadow Regirock, its diverse move pool can quickly turn the tables. Shadow Regirock may use Rock-type moves like Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters that are resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage.

Shadow Pokémon, including Regirock, have a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense. This makes high-DPS movesets crucial for quickly depleting the boss's health within the time limit. Additionally, using Pokémon with moves of the same type will grant a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), further boosting your damage output.

For the best chance of success, assemble a raid party of at least four Level 40 or higher players. The more players you have, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of defeating Shadow Regirock.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates

The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* every weekend in February 2025. Mark your calendars for 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 be Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it in a raid, there's a 1 in 20 chance of encountering a Shiny version. While it's not guaranteed every time, persistence could lead to a rewarding encounter.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to tackle Shadow Regirock, don't forget to check out the full *Pokemon GO* event schedule for February 2025 to stay updated on all the exciting happenings in the game.