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#377 · Generation 3

Regirock

rockLegendary
Max CP (L40 / L50)
3,122 / 3,530
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
1,784 / 2,230
Research CP (L15)
1,338
Buddy distance
20 km
2nd charged move
100,000 dust · 100 candy
  • Shiny
  • Shadow
  • Tradable
  • Mega
  • Dynamax
Regirock
Keep

Verdict: Keep

Regirock earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle tank.

Battle roles

  • S
    Max Battle tankdynamax#4 of 157 tanks

    S-tier Max Battle tank (#4 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.

  • C
    Great League#264 of 1154 · score 80.7

    It is ranked #264 in Great League on PvPoke with Lock On / Stone Edge / Focus Blast.

  • C
    Ultra League#200 of 851 · score 82.1

    It is ranked #200 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Lock On / Stone Edge / Focus Blast.

  • –
    Master League#187 of 409 · score 65.3

    Ranked #187 of 409; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

  • Legendary: keep at least one, and hold on to hundos and shinies.
  • Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
  • Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack179
Defense309
Stamina190

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

Resists

Evolution line

Does not evolve.

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

LeagueTierRankScoreRecommended movesTypical build
Great LeagueC#264 / 115480.7
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L17.5 · 8/13/15
Great LeagueShadow–#521 / 115474.2
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L17.5 · 8/13/15
Ultra LeagueC#200 / 85182.1
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L30 · 4/12/11
Ultra LeagueShadow–#339 / 85177.6
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L30 · 4/12/11
Master League–#187 / 40965.3
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow–#193 / 40964.1
Lock On · Stone Edge · Focus Blast
L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Regirock can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

  • rockMax Rockfallfrom Rock Throw250 / 300 / 350 power
  • fightingMax Knucklefrom Rock Smash250 / 300 / 350 power
  • normalMax Strikefrom Lock-On250 / 300 / 350 power
  • Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
  • Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

  • Tank (Max Guard)S Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking typeTierRankDPSTDOBest moves
rockShadow–#56 / 29411.2290Rock Throw · Stone Edge
groundShadow–#65 / 30210.9281Rock Throw · EarthquakeElite TM
electricShadow–#72 / 24810.9281Rock Throw · Zap Cannon
ground–#91 / 3029.2285Rock Throw · EarthquakeElite TM
rock–#92 / 2949.5294Rock Throw · Stone Edge
fightingShadow–#102 / 28310.9280Rock Throw · Focus Blast
electric–#104 / 2489.2285Rock Throw · Zap Cannon
fighting–#153 / 2839.2284Rock Throw · Focus Blast

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDPSPvP powerPvP energySpeed
Rock ThrowSTAB
rock13+81.0s13.08+52 turns
Rock Smash
fighting17+121.5s11.39+73 turns
Lock-On
normal2+100.5s4.01+51 turn
Charged moveTypeRaid powerEnergyDurationDmg/energyPvP powerPvP energyEffects
Stone EdgeSTAB
rock105-1002.5s1.05100-55
Zap Cannon
electric140-1003.5s1.40150-8033% chance: -1 foe Atk
Focus Blast
fighting140-1003.5s1.40150-75
EarthquakeElite TM
ground140-1003.5s1.40120-65

Questions people ask

Is Regirock good in Pokemon GO?
Yes. Regirock is S-tier for Max Battle tank and has 2 other ranked roles.
Should I keep or transfer Regirock?
Regirock earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle tank.
What are the best Regirock IVs for Great League?
The rank-1 Great League spread is 8/13/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 17.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
What are the best Regirock IVs for Ultra League?
The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/12/11 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 30. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
Is Regirock a good raid attacker?
Regirock ranks #92 of 294 rock attackers with 9.5 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Can Regirock be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes. Shiny Regirock is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Regirock worth keeping?
Shadow Regirock hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

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