Regirock Pokémon

Introduced in generation three, with the Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire games, Regirock is a monotype rock Pokemon. It is a standalone Pokemon although it was part of the Regi trio in the generation three games. Regirock is classified by the Pokedex as the “Rock Peak Pokemon” which is a nod to its general design. This guide will showcase Regirock’s appearances in Pokemon media, its capabilities in battle, as well as other general facts about Regirock.

About Regirock

As a legendary Pokemon, Regirock first appeared in the Pokemon movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It appeared in this movie alongside the other two Regi Pokemon of generation three as guardians of the Tree of Beginning. Regirock is a standalone Pokemon which means that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions that Regirock has pseudo regenerative capabilities and any damage it takes will be repaired with other suitable rocks.

Regirock Base Stats

Appearance

Regirock is a large, golem-like, brown and orange rock Pokemon. Its face is depicted with seven dots in an “H” pattern and its entire body seems to be formed of rocks of varying shapes and sizes, although it has large orange rock-like shoulderpads and flattened rocks for feet. It is actually the shortest of the generation three Regi Pokemon, at only 5 feet and 7 inches, or 1.7 meters, tall.

Behavior

Regirock is one of the three Regi Pokemon that were introduced in generation three. Along with the other two Regi Pokemon, it is one of the protectors of the Tree of Beginning. Its singular purpose in the movie was to protect this tree and will repair any damage it takes with various rocks. The Pokedex states that Regirock was sealed away by people long ago, and its body was made from rocks and boulders from entirely different locations.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Similar to the other Regi Pokemon, Regirock has one inflated stat over all others. That is showcased by a ridiculously high physical defense stat along with respectable physical attack and special defense. However, the rest of its statline is abysmal and it has a hard time functioning outside its niche. As a monotype rock Pokemon, Regirock is 2x weak to fighting, ground, steel, water, and grass type moves. It is immune to no types, but will resist normal, flying, poison, and fire type moves.

Shiny Regirock

The differences between Shiny Regirock and regular Regirock are relatively discernible. The light brown body in the normal version is now a darker shade in Shiny Regirock which also applies to the orange colour palette all across various parts of its body. Even the seven dots on Shiny Regirock’s face are a slighter darker hue of orange. Like all shiny Pokemon, Shiny Regirock gains a starry animation upon entering battle.

Credit to TrainerParshen on Deviantart for the below picture.

Best Moveset

In competitive play, it is best to consider Regirock as a defensive Pokemon with some offensive capabilities. You will want to take advantage of Regirock’s absurd physical defense with the held item Leftovers. Consider running Stealth Rock, Stone Edge/Rock Slide, Thunder Wave, and Earthquake to have the best chance of success. The chip damage from Stealth Rock cannot be understated, Stone Edge and Rock Slide are interchangeable as your STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) option, Thunder Wave can help you disable your opponent’s Pokemon, and finally Earthquake functions as type coverage.

How to Catch Regirock in Pokemon Go

If you would like to obtain a Regirock in Pokemon Go, the only way to do so is to encounter one in a tier five raid battle. As a legendary Pokemon, Regirock does not appear in the wild and you cannot encounter one naturally and likewise, you cannot hatch a Regirock from an egg as it is a legendary Pokemon. You will need to keep your eyes peeled for any tier five raids in Pokemon Gyms near you to have an opportunity to catch Regirock. Since Regirock is a standalone Pokemon, you can keep any candies you obtain to power up your Regirock.

Trivia

1. The inspiration for Regirock’s design likely comes from historical geological periods with Regirock representing the stone age.
2. The name Regirock is a combination of the words regis (Latin for royal) and rock.
3. There was an unobtainable Regirock Doll furniture item in the international games. It was unlockable through a Japanese exclusive Regi-Dolls Decoration set e-Reader card.

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FAQ

Is Regirock a Legendary Pokemon?

Regirock is a legendary Pokemon and it was released in generation three along with two other Regi Pokemon that all represent different historical geological periods. Regirock represents the stone age and functions as a guardian in the Pokemon universe. It also fulfills all the conditions for legendary Pokemon, it cannot be bred, hatched, and can only be encountered once per save file.

What is Regirock good for?

Only Shuckle can outperform Regirock’s ability to take physical hits. As a legendary rock type Pokemon, it is also capable of performing as a strong rock type coverage option against your opponents. This can help you counter flying types as well as electric type Pokemon.

What is Regirock weak to?

As a monotype rock Pokemon, Regirock is 2x weak to fighting, ground, steel, water, and grass type moves. However, you will want to opt for special attacking moves of these types to ensure you can deal relevant damage. Regirock’s physical defense is among the highest in the entire franchise and you will have a much easier time opting for special attacking moves.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Rock Peak” Pokemon. While Regirock’s impact on competitive play is limited, it is a memorable Pokemon thanks to its design representing an age of history. Regirock can also function as one of the strongest physical defenders in the entire franchise. Reserve a slot on your team for Regirock if you need a reliable rock type that can take many physical hits.