Regirock is a legendary boss in Pokémon GO. We show you counters, attacks, and tips on how to defeat the boss best.
Update, December 11, 2020: The Regi-Trio of Regirock, Registeel, and Regice returns to Pokémon GO. Each monster will occupy gyms for one weekend in December.
When is Regirock coming? Regirock will kick off. It will be in gyms from Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 6:00 AM until Sunday, December 13 at 10:00 PM. So you might want to stop by while you’re playing the Community Day in December.
Regirock overview with CP, type, weaknesses
CP after capture: 1784 CP with perfect IVs at level 20, 2230 CP with weather boost (partly cloudy) at level 25, perfect IVs
Type: It is a Rock type.
Weak to: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Steel
Recommended trainers: At least 4 (with extremely strong attackers), 6-7 to be on the safe side
What attacks does Regirock know?
- Stone Edge (Rock) – Fast Attack
- Brick Break (Fighting) – Fast Attack
- Body Slam (Normal) – Fast Attack
- Rock Slide (Rock) – Charged Attack
- Focus Blast (Fighting) – Charged Attack
- Thunderbolt (Electric) – Charged Attack
Regirock Counter – These Pokémon are strong in battle
With the following attackers, you have a good chance against Regirock in the raid and deal a lot of damage. Here are the top counters:
| Pokémon | Attacks |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash |
| Groudon | Mud Shot & Earthquake |
| Krookodile | Mud Shot & Earthquake |
| Mewtwo | Counter & Dynamic Punch |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap & Earthquake |
| Swampert | Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |
| Lucario | Counter & Aura Sphere |
| Kyogre | Waterfall & Hydro Pump |
| Dialga | Metal Claw & Iron Head |
| Shroomish | Counter & Grass Knot |
If you can rely on Mega Evolutions, you will also find several very strong options. These are:
- Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
- Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Petal Blizzard
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Focus Blast
Best attackers in weather conditions
Rain: If you participate in a Regirock raid while rain weather is active in Pokémon GO, Kyogre is an even stronger attacker. However, be careful if Regirock knows its Electric Attack Thunderbolt. It will then do more damage. Swampert also benefits from its Water Attacks.
Sun: In sunny weather, Groudon moves further up the ranking of the best attackers. Krookodile also benefits from the weather.
Now you should be well prepared for battle against Regirock. Which attackers do you use in your battle team?
Do you want to get the best attacks for your monsters on Community Day? Then find the attack overview for the event here.
