To successfully conquer Shadow Regigigas raids in Pokémon GO, assembling a lineup of optimal counters that take advantage of the raid boss’s vulnerabilities is crucial. This powerful Pokémon makes its debut in 5-star raids on May 17, 2025, coinciding with the Shadow Raid Day event that runs from 2 PM to 5 PM local time. Up to 20 trainers can join in these battles, which are available for both in-person and remote participation.
Beyond battling, players can also explore valuable post-raid statistics, including shiny rates and perfect (hundo) CP values.
Top Counters for Shadow Regigigas Raids
The most effective Pokémon to deploy against Shadow Regigigas is Mega Lucario using Force Palm and Aura Sphere, boasting a remarkable DPS of 25.65. However, several other Pokémon can also effectively challenge this raid boss. Here’s a table of the top contenders:
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere |
| Mega Heracross | Counter | Close Combat |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast |
| Keldeo (Ordinary) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere |
| Shadow Hariyama | Counter | Dynamic Punch |
| Mega Gallade | Low Kick | Close Combat |
| Shadow Annihilape | Counter | Close Combat |
To identify the best counters in your Pokémon collection for Shadow Regigigas raids, utilize the following search string:
- Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-
Effective Strategies Against Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas is particularly susceptible to damage from Fighting-type moves, making them the ideal choice for your attack strategy. It’s worth noting that you can also achieve favorable results with neutral attackers like Mega Rayquaza utilizing Dragon Ascent and Dusk Mane Necrozma with Sunsteel Strike.
As a Normal-type Pokémon, Shadow Regigigas only resists Ghost-type moves.
Can You Achieve a Solo Victory Against Shadow Regigigas?
Defeating Shadow Regigigas single-handedly is currently impossible. This titan of a Pokémon boasts impressive Attack and Defense stats without any glaring weaknesses. Additionally, once enraged, its capabilities significantly increase, complicating solo attempts further.
Shiny Chances from Shadow Regigigas Raids
On May 17, 2025, players will have the opportunity to encounter Shiny Shadow Regigigas for the first time. The chances soar to 1-in-10 during this Shadow Raid Day event, offering a 10% likelihood to catch this rare alternative color variant each time you defeat the raid boss.
Shadow Regigigas’ 100% CP Values
Without any weather assistance, the perfect Shadow Regigigas can reach up to 2,483 CP; if the weather is Partly Cloudy, this value increases to 3,104 CP.
Here’s the range of CP you can expect:
- No weather boost: 2,315 CP to 2,483 CP at level 20 (IV ranges from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15)
- Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 2,894 CP to 3,104 CP at level 25 (IV ranges from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15)
Stats and Moves of Shadow Regigigas as a Raid Boss
- Combat Power: 44,972
- Attack: 287 (+20%) [Increases by 85% when Enraged]
- Defense: 210 [Triples when Enraged]
- Stamina: 15,000 HP
- Fast Attacks: Hidden Power and Zen Headbutt
- Charged Attacks: Focus Blast, Giga Impact, and Thunder
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