Regigigas is the next 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, and with the best raid counters, you have a chance to defeat it and encounter its Shiny form.
In Pokémon GO, Regigigas steps up as the next 5-star raid boss, promising a chance to encounter its Shiny form if you rally the best raid counters. Winter Holiday Part 1’s latter half features this Legendary alongside Mega Glalie in Mega Raids. As a Normal-type creature, Regigigas cowers against Fighting-type attacks but holds its ground against Ghost-type moves.
To bolster your chances of adding this powerhouse, potentially even its shiny variant, to your collection, it’s crucial to bear these weaknesses and strengths in mind. This guide details everything essential for capturing Shiny Regigigas in Pokémon GO.
How to get Shiny Regigigas in Pokemon GO
Capturing Regigigas in Pokémon GO demands defeating the raid boss. Succeeding grants you a 1-in-20 or 5% shot at encountering its shiny form.
Bear in mind, these odds don’t ensure an immediate sighting of Shiny Regigigas even after completing the raid 20 times. However, if luck shines upon you and its shiny form appears, rest assured the capture is confirmed. Using a Pinap Berry could bolster your Catch Candy yield.
While fortune might smile upon some, others may need several attempts. Persistence is key until you encounter the elusive shiny variant.
Now acquainted with capturing Shiny Regigigas, it’s equally vital to grasp strategies for conquering the boss. The more robust your counters, the greater the odds of triumphing in a Regigigas raid.
How to Defeat Regigigas in Pokemon GO
As a Normal-type in Pokémon GO, Regigigas succumbs to Fighting-type moves. Exploiting these vulnerabilities with your battle lineup maximizes your chances. Given its staunch resistance to Ghost-type moves, steer clear of creatures wielding such attacks.
Regigigas flaunts a CP of 55,480 as a 5-star raid boss, boasting a hefty 15,000 HP. Hence, your raid team needs considerable prowess to dish out and withstand damage within the time constraints.
Additionally, stock up on Pokémon GO Revive items to resurrect team members post-faint. Remember, moves benefiting from Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) deal heightened damage. Optimal strategy involves employing the most formidable counters with STAB-potent attacks.
For optimal results in Regigigas raids, consider deploying the following counters:
- Terrakion: Double Kick and Sacred Sword*
- Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
- Mega Blaziken: Counter and Focus Blast
- Keldeo (Ordinary): Low Kick and Sacred Sword
- Keldeo: Low Kick and Sacred Sword
- Shadow Machamp: Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Hariyama: Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Lucario: Counter and Aura Sphere
- Mega Alakazam: Counter* and Focus Blast
- Conkeldurr: Counter and Dynamic Punch
