Ultimate Guide to Regice Raids in Pokémon Go: Weaknesses and Top Counters

Get ready, Pokémon Go trainers! The formidable Ice Golem, Regice, is making a limited-time return as a Raid boss, allowing players the chance to catch this elusive creature once more.

Regice first entered the Pokémon universe during Generation 3’s Hoenn region and is part of the Legendary Giants alongside Regirock, Registeel, Regieleki, Regidrago, and Regigigas. While it may not always steal the spotlight in competitive play, Regice remains a valuable Ice-type Pokémon that collectors should seek to complete their Pokédex.

Here’s everything you need to know to secure your Regice!

Understanding Regice’s Weaknesses

As a pure Ice-type Pokémon, Regice is particularly vulnerable to several types of moves. Trainers should capitalize on its weaknesses to achieve victory. Key weaknesses include: Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Prepare by assembling a team of Pokémon that utilize these types and equip them with corresponding moves for optimal damage.

Additionally, it’s essential to keep in mind that Regice has resistance against other Ice-types, so avoid bringing them into battle.

Top Counters to Defeat Regice

Here’s a list of the most effective counters for battling Regice in Pokémon Go:

POKEMON	SPRITE	BEST MOVESET
Mega Lucario	Force Palm & Aura Sphere
Mega Charizard Y	Fire Spin & Blast Burn
Shadow Metagross	Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash
Shadow Ho-Oh	Incinerate & Sacred Fire
Crowned Sword Zacian	Metal Claw & Behemoth Blade
Dusk Mane Necrozma	Metal Claw & Sunsteel Strike
Blaziken	Fire Spin & Blast Burn
Heracross	Counter & Close Combat
Chandelure	Fire Spin & Overheat
Conkeldurr	Counter & Dynamic Punch

This selection features a diverse mix of Mega, Legendary, and common Pokémon, ensuring that every trainer can find suitable counters. Should you lack some listed Pokémon, consider alternatives or simply use your strongest attackers targeting Regice’s weaknesses. Ensure they are appropriately leveled and equipped with the right moves.

How to Capture Regice in Pokémon Go

Regice does not appear in the wild nor can it be hatched from Eggs. The most effective way to encounter this Ice giant is through 5-Star Raid battles. Trainers must defeat Regice in a raid to have the opportunity to catch it, using the Premier Balls earned post-battle, which is granted based on battle performance.

Mark your calendars! Regice will re-emerge as a Raid Boss on June 23, 2025, during the Ancients Recovered event, alongside Regirock and Registeel. A final opportunity to capture these three will occur on June 27, 2025, when they unite with Regieleki, Regidrago, and Regigigas.

During its return, Regice will feature the Charged Move: Thunder.

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To enhance your chances of capturing Regice, utilize Golden Razz Berries and strive for Excellent throws and Curve Balls during your attempts.

Previously, players were also able to encounter Regice as a reward for completing Research tasks and can still rescue its Shadow variant from Giovanni.

Regice CP Metrics in Pokémon Go

As with any Raid Boss, Regice’s Combat Power (CP) during a raid differs from the CP of the Pokémon once captured. Also, specific weather conditions can influence its CP.

Raid Boss CP	42, 768
CP Range Upon Capture	1703 – 1784
Snowy Weather CP Range	2129 – 2230
Max CP (Level 50)	3530

Regice Stats and Move Set

Regice possesses notably powerful stats as a pure Ice-type Pokémon:

ATTACK	DEFENSE	STAMINA	MAX CP
179	309	190	3530

Fast Moves

Frost Breath (Ice/STAB)
Rock Smash (Fighting)
Lock-On (Normal)

Charged Moves

Earthquake (Ground)
Blizzard (Ice/STAB)
Thunder (Electric/Legacy Move)
Focus Blast (Fighting)

Is Shiny Regice Available?

Yes, Regice can be encountered in its Shiny form in Pokémon Go, a feature that was introduced during the A Colossal Discovery event in 2019.

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However, Shiny hunters may find the Shadow Shiny variant underwhelming, as its color simply darkens slightly, making it difficult to differentiate.

While shiny encounters are rare, there’s no specific method to guarantee finding one. The key is to engage in as many Regice battles as possible to increase your chances.

This covers all essential information regarding Regice in Pokémon Go!

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