How to beat Pokemon Go Regigigas Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

The formidable Regigigas has taken over Pokemon Go 5-Star Raids and trainers are eager to add it to their teams. So here’s all you need to know about beating Regigigas Raids in Pokemon Go, with details on its weaknesses, best counters, and shiny availability.

Regigigas is known for its stellar stats and sky-high CP in Pokemon Go, making it a highly sought-after Pokemon among fans of the popular mobile game.

While it gets a mediocre moveset owing to its Slow Start Ability in the mainline games, Regigigas is still a popular collectible. Moreover, this Legendary Pokemon has a signature move called Crush Grip that could potentially be added to the game and improve its performance in PvP and PvE battles.

So if you’re looking to capture Regigigas as soon as possible, here are all the details on its weaknesses, the best counters to get the job done easily, and its shiny chances in Pokemon Go.

• How to get Regigigas in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Regigigas weaknesses
• Best counters for Pokemon Go Regigigas Raid
• All Regigigas moves in Pokemon Go
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Regigigas available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Regigigas in Pokemon Go

You can get Regigigas in Pokemon Go by beating it in 5-Star Raids running until January 1, 2024.

Pokemon Go Regigigas weaknesses

Being a Normal-type species, Regigigas is only weak to Fighting-type attacks in Pokemon Go.

You should focus on preparing high-level Fighting-type counters by powering them up to high levels and if you have plenty of Stardust and Rare Candy XL, it’s best to max them out to level 50.

Note that Fighting-type damage is boosted by cloudy in-game weather during Raid battles.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Regigigas Raid

The overall best counter for beating Regigigas Raids in Pokemon Go is Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword.

While Terrakion is your go-to Regigigas Raid counter, you will need more Pokemon to beat the powerful Raid Boss.

Here’s a list of all the top counters to beat Regigigas Raids in Pokemon Go:

• Terrakion: An impressive Attack stat of 260 and the powerful move Sacred Sword make Terrakion the best Regigigas Raid counter.
• Mega Blaziken: This is an excellent Pokemon to dent holes in the defenses of Regigigas and cut it down to size with its Mega boost to Fighting-type damage.
• Lucario: The iconic Lucario takes advantage of Aura Sphere and the resistances from its part Steel type to tear off chunks of HP from the Raid Boss.
• Conkeldurr: Sporting the perfect moveset duo of Counter and Dynamic Punch, Conkeldurr is a powerful addition to your list of counters.
• Machamp: The Gen 1 classic Pokemon, Machamp, is always a reliable counter to Raid Bosses weak to Fighting-type attacks.

Other good Regigigas Raid counters in Pokemon Go are Mega Lopunny, Hariyama, Keldeo, Buzzwole, and Cobalion.

Regigigas Pokemon Go complete moveset

Here are all the moves that Regigigas can learn in Pokemon Go:

Pokemon Go Regigigas Fast Moves

• Hidden Power (Normal)
• Zen Headbutt

Pokemon Go Regigigas Charged Moves

• Giga Impact
• Focus Blast
• Thunder

Can Regigigas be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Regigigas is available in Pokemon Go, and lucky players can catch it after defeating the Raid battle. You should also know a shiny Legendary from a Raid has a 100% catch rate, making shiny Regigigas a guaranteed catch.

The odds of encountering a shiny Regigigas after its 5-Star Raid Battle is 1 in 60 or 1.67% chance.

That was all you need to know to beat Regigigas Raids in Pokemon Go. If you’re looking for more content and guides on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out the following:

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