Regirock Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Regirock in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Regirock
Regirock is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 23.375 DPS.
Regirock 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: Regirock is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Regirock 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 Regirock is Mega Blaziken (23.375 DPS), Mega Lucario (22.833 DPS), and Primal Groudon (21.700 DPS).
Catching Regirock: After defeating Regirock, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1746 and 1828 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2172-2275 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Regirock from raids will have exactly 1828 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 Regirock?
The best counter for Regirock is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 23.375 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (22.833 DPS) and Primal Groudon (21.700 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Regirock?
Regirock 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 Regirock weak to?
Regirock is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Regirock be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Regirock's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Regirock from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Regirock from raids will have 1828 CP at level 20, or 2275 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1746. If you see 1828 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Regirock worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Regirock 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 Regirock?
For the best moveset for Regirock itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Regirock 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 Regirock without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Regirock can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (18.800 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (18.480 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 Regirock in raids?
Weather boost information for Regirock is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.