Regice Best Moveset
200 Sp. Def on Ice with AbilityClear Body preventing stat drops. The special wall absorbs nearly anything from the special side. 100 Sp. Atk fires Ice TermStab behind the defensive frame. 100 Defense is actually decent, but Ice typing means fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fire all hit super-effectively. Too many weaknesses for the bulk to compensate.
200 Sp. Def in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). The highest special defense stat available. Thunder Wave plus Ice Beam walled special attackers completely. Too good for the tier below.
Best Moves
Best Build
Regice best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Explosion
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Dropped hard in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Physical attackers dominated the format, and 100 Defense couldn't take repeated Close Combats and Earthquakes. 200 Sp. Def was the wrong stat.
Wall Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Charge Beam
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Same problem in Gen V (Black & White). The format got more physical, and 50 Speed meant Regice couldn't outrun threats to land Thunder Wave first.
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Knock Off removed Leftovers in Gen VI (X & Y), and without recovery the 200 Sp. Def was whittled down turn by turn.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Four gens at the bottom starting in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 200 Sp. Def was a gimmick stat when the rest of the stat line was mediocre.
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Ancient Power
- Flash Cannon
- Charge Beam
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of irrelevance in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Pure Ice with no recovery, no Speed, and one elite stat that didn't compensate for everything else.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Charge Beam
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Seven gens since the peak in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The 200 Sp. Def that defined Regice mattered less every generation as damage output climbed.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Blizzard
- Focus Blast
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Regice Weakness
Type-wise, Regice takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Regice's special bulk (base 200 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
What is Regice Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Regice
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Regice View Dragapult builds →U Turn18-21% Draco Meteor32-38% Shadow Ball20-24% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Regice View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn11-14% Scald5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Regice View Zapdos builds →Hurricane18-21% Volt Switch11-13% Heat Wave 2x30-36% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Regice View Pelipper builds →Hurricane14-16% U Turn10-12% | ||
Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Regice is a Ice legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Regice
Regice doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Regice is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Regice in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Regice is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Regice doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Regice is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Regice waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Regice in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
Regice's all-in on Sp. Def at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its body is made of ice from the ice age. It controls frigid air of −328 degrees Fahrenheit.
Regice Guide
Regice is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a tank. Base 200 Sp. Def is where it shines.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Regice. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Ice Body can work in specific setups.
Regice fills the tank role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
The core moveset is Blizzard, Focus Blast, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt. Blizzard leads at 0% usage. Blizzard provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Regice has appeared in 15 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 8 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves