Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Counters, Tips

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 counter Pokémon to ensure victory.

Shadow Regirock's Strengths and Weaknesses

Shadow Regirock, a pure Rock-type, shares the same weaknesses as its standard form: Ground, Steel, Fighting, Grass, and Water-type attacks all deal super-effective (160%) damage. Conversely, it resists Normal, Poison, Flying, and Fire-type moves (63% damage). Strategize accordingly!

Top Counters for Shadow Regirock

The best counters to Shadow Regirock in Pokemon GO: Tsareena, Kartana, and Phermosa

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High-attack Grass and Fighting types are your best bet. Here's a table detailing optimal Pokémon and their 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

Raid Strategies and Tips

While Water and Steel types are super-effective, Shadow Regirock's diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can neutralize them. Prioritize counters resistant to or only neutrally damaged by these attacks.

Remember: Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS counters are crucial for swift victory. Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonus (STAB) moves for an additional 20% damage boost.