Ultimate Guide to Defeating Regieleki in 5-Star Raids

Regieleki, a formidable Electric-type Legendary Pokémon from Generation 8, is a challenging 5-Star Raid boss in Pokémon GO. To effectively combat this powerful opponent, it’s crucial to strategically select counters that exploit its weaknesses. First introduced to the game in April 2023, the Proton Pokémon is making its return now after a considerable hiatus.

As part of the Max Out Finale event in Pokémon GO, Regieleki stands out as one of the prime challengers in November 2024’s lineup of Raid bosses. With an impressive Attack stat, it can quickly overpower less organized teams. However, if you prepare with the right combination of Pokémon, you can successfully capture this strong Legendary and add it to your collection.

Regieleki’s Weaknesses & Resistances

Ground Types Are Key

Regieleki, being a pure Electric-type Pokémon, is vulnerable solely to Ground-type attacks. While this mirrors its weaknesses in the mainline games, Ground moves in Pokémon GO inflict 160% damage. Although having just one weakness might seem limiting for casual players with a smaller roster of Ground-types, several effective counters can be developed from commonly available Pokémon, making it fairly straightforward to build a competent team.

Selecting Ground-type counters for your team not only deals super-effective damage but also grants a 20% STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), which can help defeat Regieleki within the Raid’s time limit. Avoid bringing in Pokémon that are weak against Regieleki’s Electric, Steel, or Flying type moves, as they will only deal 63% damage and risk prolonging the battle, potentially causing you to run out of time.

Top Counters for Regieleki & Its Moveset

A Rock-Solid Ground Team

In its latest 5-Star Raid in Pokémon GO, effective counters to Regieleki include strong Ground-types armed with equally powerful moves from its moveset, such as Landorus, Mamoswine, and Excadrill. If you’ve recently completed the Dynamax Drilbur battle, this is an excellent opportunity to evolve your Drilbur into an Excadrill and tap into its enhanced stats. Whether you’re a dedicated player with these Pokémon ready to go or a more casual player with limited Ground-types, a variety of effective counters with full movesets are available in the table below.

Regieleki’s moveset is strictly aligned with its Electric type, featuring moves such as Thundershock, Thunder, and Zap Cannon alongside Normal-type attacks like Lock-On and Hyper Beam. As a result, you won’t need to worry excessively about what moves Regieleki may use during the Raid, since its Electric moves are less effective against Ground counters. However, steer clear of counters that would be vulnerable to Electric attacks; for instance, Kingler may have Mud Shot, but its Water typing means it’s likely to be knocked out quickly by Thunders or other Electric moves.

Is Shiny Regieleki Possible?

An Underwhelming Appearance

Yes, Regieleki can be shiny in Pokémon GO. This implies that during your Raid, you might encounter a shiny version when you access its catch screen. In the case of Regieleki, its rings connecting its limbs and the lower part of its body will appear white rather than blue.

For those on the hunt for Shiny Pokémon, this may feel somewhat disappointing due to the subtlety of the color change, but it still remains a desirable addition for dedicated collectors. Remember that 5-Star Raid bosses have a 1 in 20 chance to be shiny, so you might have to participate in several Raids to find one. Just keep in mind Regieleki’s Ground-type weakness to leverage those types in battle, ensuring a successful outcome in this exciting Pokémon GO raid.