Regice is returning to Pokemon Go’s 5-Star Raids, so we’ve got the best counters to take advantage of its weaknesses and add this powerful Legendary to your collection.
As part of the Generation 3 games’ Legendary Giants, Regice is a formidable Ice-type Pokemon. Its immensely high defense stat can be super beneficial in PvP.
The March 2024 Pokemon Go infographic revealed that Regice would appear in 5-Star Raids from March 14, 2024, to March 21, 2024, following immediately after Tapu Koko.
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Regice is very powerful in Pokemon Go, but the right counters will help you.
Regice weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a pure Ice-type Pokemon, Regice has a few obvious weaknesses you’ll want to exploit: Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Focus on bringing Pokemon of these types into battle for the best chance of success.
Remember that Regice and its Ice-type attacks are strong against Dragon, Grass, Ground, and Flying-type Pokemon. Avoid using these types at all costs, as Regice will have no problem defeating them.
Regice best counters in Pokemon Go
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charged Move |
| Mega Charizard | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare |
| Machamp | Karate Chop | Dynamic Punch |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash |
| Ho-Oh | Incinerate | Sacred Fire |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
| Rhyperior | Smack DOwn | Rock Wrecker |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Blast Burn |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw | Rock Slide |
Regice moveset in Pokemon Go
Regice as a Raid Boss is capable of learning six moves. These range from Ice-type, Rock-type, Normal-type, Ground-type, and Fighting-type. All Regice’s moves are listed below:
- Frost Breath (Ice/STAB)
- Rock Smash (Fighting)
- Lock-On (Normal)
- Earthquake (Ground)
- Blizzard (Ice/STAB)
- Focus Blast (Fighting)
- Thunder (Electric/Elite TM)
How to catch Regice in Pokemon Go
Regice will appear in 5-Star Raids from Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10 AM to Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10 AM local time. As with any Legendary, you’ll need to defeat it before you can try to catch it.
Once you win the battle, you’ll be given a set amount of Premier Balls to throw. Its catch rate is very low, but you can increase your chances of securing it by making excellent throws, using curve balls, and using berries.
Can Regice be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
The good news is that Shiny Regice is currently available in Pokemon Go, but as with any Shiny variation, it won’t be easy to catch, and there aren’t any special methods to increase your chances.
The only way to encounter a Shiny Regice is to take part in as many 5-Star Raid Battles as you can, and hope for the best. You’ll only have an hour, so a lot of this will be down to luck!