Regidrago Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Regidrago in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Regidrago
Regidrago is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 73.310 DPS. Regidrago's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Regidrago can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Regidrago is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Grass-type moves as Regidrago resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Regidrago is Eternatus (73.310 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (69.500 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (65.939 DPS).
Catching Regidrago: After defeating Regidrago, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1654 and 1741 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2058-2166 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Regidrago from raids will have exactly 1741 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Regidrago?
The best counter for Regidrago is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 73.310 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (69.500 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (65.939 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Regidrago?
Regidrago can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Regidrago weak to?
Regidrago is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Regidrago be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Regidrago's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Regidrago from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Regidrago from raids will have 1741 CP at level 20, or 2166 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1654. If you see 1741 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Regidrago worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Regidrago is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Regidrago?
For the best moveset for Regidrago itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Regidrago stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Regidrago without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Regidrago can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (73.310 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (58.125 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Regidrago in raids?
Regidrago is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Regidrago is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2058-2166 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.