Shadow Regirock has made a thrilling return to *Pokemon GO* as a formidable 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 essential details about its raid.

Shadow Regirock’s Weaknesses & Resistances in Pokemon GO

As a pure Rock-type in *Pokemon GO*, Shadow Regirock is vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, each dealing 160% super-effective damage. This array of weaknesses offers a variety of strategic options for trainers looking to take it down.

However, it's crucial to be aware 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, steer clear of these types when assembling your team's movesets.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

Tips & Tricks for Regirock Raid in Pokemon GO

While it might be tempting to use other super-effective types like Water and Steel, Shadow Regirock's diverse move pool can quickly counter them. Its potential moves include Rock-type Stone Edge, Electric-type Zap Cannon, and Ground-type Earthquake. Therefore, prioritize counters that are either resistant to these attacks or take them as neutral damage.

A key advantage against 5-Star Shadow Raid bosses like Regirock is that Shadow Pokemon have a 20% increase in Attack but a 20% decrease in Defense. This means deploying counters with high-DPS movesets can significantly expedite the battle, allowing you and your raid party to deplete the boss's health within the time limit.

To amplify your damage output against Shadow Regirock, utilize Pokemon with moves that match their type to benefit from a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus).

For the best chance at defeating Shadow Regirock, assemble a team of at least four other players at Level 40 or above. However, the more players you can rally, up to the maximum of 20, the better your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon Go Raid Dates

The 5-Star Regirock Shadow Raid will be available in *Pokemon GO* every weekend in 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 as a Shiny in *Pokemon GO*. After defeating it in a raid, there's a chance you might encounter a differently colored version. The odds of encountering a Shiny 5-Star Raid boss are currently 1 in 20, meaning it's not guaranteed every time, but persistence could pay off.

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