Pokemon Go Regirock Raid guide: Counters, weaknesses & 5 star raid tips
NianticRegirock will be appearing in Pokemon Go’s 5-star Raids during a limited Raid Hour in November, so you’ll need to make sure you’re prepared with the best moveset and counters before you take on the tough Rock-type Pokemon.
Beginning on November 28, 2021, from 6 PM to 7 PM to celebrate the end of the Season of Mischief, Legendary Titans Regirock, Regice, and Registeel will be featuring in five-star Raids in this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it event.
While this unbelievably tough Rock-type will be difficult to take down, with the best counters and movesets, it’s possible to exploit Regirock’s weaknesses. So if you’re looking to add the Legendary Pokemon to your collection in the game, we’ve got you covered.
Contents
- Regirock weaknesses
- Regirock best counters
- Regirock moveset
- How to catch Regirock
- Can Regirock be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
NianticRegirock weaknesses Pokemon Go
As a pure Rock-type Pokemon, Regirock has a number of glaring weaknesses that trainers can exploit.
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Steel, Ground, Fighting, Water, and Grass types all heavily counter Regirock and will help you defeat the legendary Pokemon.
Regirock best counters Pokemon Go
| Regirock counters | ||
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Metagross |
Bullet Punch (Fast Move) Meteor Mash (Charge Move) |
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Lucario |
Counter (Fast Move) Aura Sphere (Charge Move) |
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Kingler |
Bubble (Fast Move) Crabhammer (Charge Move) |
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Conkeldurr |
Counter (Fast Move) Dynamic Punch (Charge Move) |
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Breloom |
Counter (Fast Move) Grass Knot (Charge Move) |
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Kyogre |
Waterfall (Fast Move) Surf (Charge Move) |
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Excadrill |
Mud Slap (Fast Move) Earthquake (Charge Move) |
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Machamp |
Counter (Fast Move) Dynamic Punch (Charge Move) |
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Groudon |
Mud Shot (Fast Move) Earthquake (Charge Move) |
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Dialga |
Metal Claw (Fast Move) Iron Head (Charge Move) |
Regirock moveset in Pokemon Go
Regirock is capable of performing six moves in total, ranging from Rock-type, Normal-type, Electric-type, and Fighting-type. These are all listed below:
- Rock Throw
- Rock Smash
- Lock-on
- Stone Edge
- Focus Blast
- Zap Cannon
How to catch Regirock in Pokemon Go
Regirock appears in 5-Star Raids during limited Raid Hour on Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Before being able to catch one for yourself, though, you’ll need to defeat it.
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Once you win the battle, you’ll be given a set amount of Premier Balls to throw. Its catch rate is very low, but ensuring you land Excellent throws, Curve Balls, and Berries will all help to collect one of your own.
Can Regirock be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
NianticAfter being released into Pokemon Go all the way back in 2019 with the Legendary Titans event, Shiny Regirock will be available to collect again during the upcoming Raid Hour event.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to guarantee you’ll encounter the rare Pokemon as it all comes down to luck. The best way to increase your chances is to play as many five-star Raids as you can while the Rock-type is available during the one-hour event.
Now you know how to defeat Regirock in 5-star Raids, check out some of our other Pokemon Go guides below:
Spotlight Hour guide | Current Raid Bosses | Best ‘mon in Go: Attackers and defenders | Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour | Arlo counters guide | How to defeat Cliff | Giovanni counters | How to get free Remote Raid Passes | How to catch Ditto | Shop: Items list, prices, box changes
