In Pokémon GO, Dynamax-Regirock is waiting for you. To ensure victory against the boss, MeinMMO has compiled the best counters against the monster.
What kind of monster is this? Regirock is a legendary monster that has existed since Generation 3. It is a Rock type and is part of the so-called Legendary Giants.
On Monday, April 20, 2026, you can find and challenge the boss for the first time in its Dynamax form in the game. To do this, you will need not only 800 Dyna particles but also a Remote Raid Pass if you want to start the fight from a distance, as well as strong counters. We have taken a closer look at these and will introduce them to you.
How to successfully defeat Dynamax-Regirock
Which attackers are suitable? As Regirock is a Rock type, attacks of the Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water types are very effective against the boss. Ideally, you should bring attackers that cover these types.
Especially the following attackers are suitable for this:
- Gigantamax-Intelleon with Aqua Jet
- Zacian (King of Swords) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
- Gigantamax-Kingler with Mud Shot
- Gigantamax-Gortrom with Scratch
- Gigantamax-Machoke with Low Sweep
Your attackers should only enter the fight when the Dynameter is fully charged. Then they should perform their strong Dyna attacks. Afterwards, you switch them out again and use your defenders to recharge the Dynameter.
Which defenders should be used? To absorb the attacks from Dynamax-Regirock and fill your Dynameter, you can use the following monsters:
- Dynamax-Latias with Fire Breath
- Dynamax-Latios with Fire Breath
- Dynamax-Regice with Target Shot
- Zamazenta (King of Shields) with Metal Claw
- Dynamax-Galagladi with Foot Kick or Psycho Cut
When choosing a defender, ensure that you ideally have a type advantage so that Regirock cannot hit you very effectively, and that the monster has good defensive and HP values. Additionally, it is important to rely on a quick attack that has a duration of 0.5 seconds. Furthermore, you should avoid using charged attacks.
This way you fill your Dyna meter the fastest and can switch in your attackers as often as possible to deal damage.
You also need some luck regarding the selection of Regirock’s charged attacks. The boss has 2 charged attacks that come from the following attack pool:
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Thunder Cannon (Electric)
- Earthquake (Ground)
Which healers are suitable? Basically, any monster can be used as a healer or for shields. It is important that you level up the corresponding Dyna abilities to their maximum level to ensure they have the maximum effect.
Typical healers are those that have a lot of hit points and high defense values. This includes the following monsters:
- Dynamax-Healer
- Dynamax-Wailord
- Gigantamax-Snorlax
- Gigantamax-Lapras
- Dynamax-Aquana
How should the battle proceed? Before starting the battle, you should discuss with your group who will take which role and shape your team accordingly. Remember that a maximum of 4 trainers can start in a group for the battle. Also, ensure a balanced group and do not start with 4 attackers against the boss.
Fill your Dynameter during the battle and then switch to monsters depending on your role. Once you have performed your attacks or abilities, switch back.
If you have problems during the battle, you can utilize the adventure effects of Zamazenta and Zacian to increase the attack or defense of your monsters in the Dyna fight. You can also use the item Dyna-Mushroom, which you can only normally obtain for PokéCoins, to boost your attack.
How difficult will the fight be? If you have already fought Dynamax-Regice, you can gauge the difficulty by this monster. Both monsters have the same stats and only differ in their types as well as their weaknesses, resistances, and attacks.
In addition to the debut of Dynamax-Regirock, April brings several more contents in the last days, such as events, raids, and other Dynamax monsters. If you want to know which ones, feel free to check out our overview with all events in April 2026 in Pokémon GO.
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