You can catch Shadow Regigigas in Pokemon GO by winning Shadow Raids. The monster comes as a powerful Shadow Raid Boss, and winning requires the best counters. Some lucky players might also get a Shiny Shadow Regigigas as the reward encounter.

Shadow Pokemon have boosted damage power compared to the Standard variant. Shadow Regigigas is a legendary Pokemon that makes it a powerhouse, but its prowess boosts even more as a Shadow Raid Boss. The monster has a specific weakness and resistance, you must study them to select the best Shadow Regigigas counters. That said, this guide details how to get Shadow Regigigas in Pokemon GO by winning raids with the best counters. You will also know its weaknesses, and the best way to get Shiny Shadow Regigigas.

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Pokemon GO: Shadow Regigigas Weaknesses And Resistances

Pokemon GO Defeat Shadow Regigigas Raids

Shadow Regigigas is a pure Normal-type Pokemon with a single type-weakness and resistance in Pokemon GO. You can only beat Shadow Regigigas Raids by studying the legendary monster’s meta. Remember to avoid solo raids and team up with other trainers.

Shadow Regigigas Weaknesses In Pokemon GO

  • Fighting-type Moves

Shadow Regigigas Resistances In Pokemon GO

  • Ghost-type Moves

The damage output of Shadow Regigigas boosts in partly cloudy weather areas, so avoid such raid locations.

Pokemon GO: Best Shadow Regigigas Raid Counters

You can beat Shadow Regigigas in Pokemon GO using counters under its type-weaknesses. The best Shadow Regigigas counters should be of Fighting-type and possess powerful Fighting-type moves. Doing so can trigger the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect and inflict maximum damage to Shadow Regigigas.

Pokemon

Fast Move

Charged Move

Mega Rayquaza

Dragon Tail (Dragon)

Dragon Ascent (Flying)

Mega Heracross

Counter (Fighting)

Upper Hand (Fighting)

Mega Lucario

Counter (Fighting)

Aura Sphere (Fighting)

Marshadow

Counter (Fighting)

Close Combat (Fighting)

Shadow Annihilape

Counter (Fighting)

Close Combat (Fighting)

Dusk Mane Necrozma

Psycho Cut (Psychic)

Sunsteel Strike (Steel)

Mega Gallade

Low Kick (Fighting)

Close Combat (Fighting)

Annihilape

Counter (Fighting)

Close Combat (Fighting)

Mega Gengar

Sucker Punch (Dark)

Focus Blast (Fighting)

Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)

Low Kick (Fighting)

Sacred Sword (Fighting)

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Pokemon GO: Can Shadow Regigigas Be Shiny

Pokemon GO Get Shiny Shadow Regigigas

Yes, Shadow Regigigas can be Shiny in Pokemon GO. You can get Shiny Shadow Regigigas by winning the Shadow Raids. While some players might encounter Shiny Shadow Regigigas, some might not. You must win several Shadow Regigigas raids and match its Shiny odds.

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