A fearsome-looking Legendary that packs tons of Stamina, Regidrago makes for an intense and drawn-out 5-Star Raid battle inPokémon GO, meaning assembling a team of counters to blast at its weaknesses is more important than ever. Making its first return to Niantic’s hit mobile game since March 2023, players who missed its initial debut will learn what a tank it can be. After all,Regidrago has one of the highest levels of Stamina, also known as HP, outside of Blissey.
That’s why you’ll need to put together a specific team to defeat this bulky Dragon before theMax Out Finale eventruns out or any other event it may pop up. That’s what you’d need to do for any other high-level Raid in this month’s Raid boss schedule. That aforementioned high Stamina meansthe race to beat the timer clock will be closer than ever, but victory will feel all the better.
Regidrago’s Weaknesses & Resistances
Ice, Fairy & Dragon Attacks
Since it is a pure Dragon-type, Regidrago has three weaknesses inPokémon GO:Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-type attacks. These are the same vulnerabilities Regidrago has had in the mainline games since its series debut inSword & Shield, but the super-effective damage multiplier in GO is x1.6 instead of x2 or x4, taking 160% damage compared to normal. This variety makes it so that even if you’re not a dedicated everyday player, you should be able to put at least one team’s worth of counters together.
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Just like when facing other bosses,you should also focus on only super-effective movesthrough counters of the same type, since doing so will give you a 20% STAB (same-type attack bonus), to help you deplete Regidrago’s massive amount of HP a lot faster. With its pure Dragon-type also comes four resistances. Regidrago is resistant to Fire, Grass, Water, and Electric-type moves. Any attacks of these types only inflict 63% damage compared to normal.
Best Counters For Regidrago & Its Moveset
Focus On Fairy & Ice-types
The best counters against Regidrago inPokémon GOare powerful Ice and Fairy-types resistant to its Dragon-type attacks likeZacian, Galarian Darmanitan, and Mamoswine. This means you can re-use some of the Ice-typecounters against Mega Altariaif you also took part in the Mega Raid. Whether you’re a diehard or casualPokémon GOplayer, you’ll find a suitable counter among the full list with their ideal movesets in the table below.
Frost Breath
Ice Beam
You might think it more ideal to select a strong Dragon-type like Kyurem, Palkia, Rayquaza, or Salamence instead since their signature moves are super-effective against Regidrago as well, and their high Attack stats make some viable to get through the boss' high HP quicker.
You need to have a Raid party of three players against the Regidrago Raid. If not, everyone’s party is comprised of super-effective counters; however, you should have five players at minimum just to be safe.
Any Dragon-types you use will be weak to moves of the same type in Regidrago’s moveset:Dragon Pulse and Outrage, along with theNormal-type Hyper BeamandDark-type Bite. This makes Dragon Pokémon a poor counter choice since they won’t last long enough to inflict enough damage to make the Raid attempt worth it.
Can Regidrago Be Shiny?
Not A Very Stunning Variant
Yes, Regidrago can beShiny inPokémon GO, meaning that you could encounter one on the catch screen if you’re lucky enough after beating the Raid. On the other hand, among the various alternatively colored variants you see in some Shiny Pokémon, Regidrago is one of the most lackluster. Aside from its body looking the same, the only noticeable difference is Regidrago’s limbs, looking like two halves of a dragon’s head, are a dark blue/gray color instead of black.
It’s an almost unnoticeable difference you might not pick up on if you were looking at a different game’s sprite design. It may not be worth chancing the 1 in 20 Shiny encounter odds with a 5-Star Raid, but it is still a must for dedicated collectors. Just remember to first counter Regidrago’s weaknesses with Ice, Fairy, and Dragon attacks if you have no other option, and you’ll quickly win thisPokémon GORaid to try and catch a Shiny if you like.
