Regice is a Gen 3 Legendary with a strong stat spread that holds up well. Ice typing gives it a clear competitive identity. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Iceberg Pokemon.
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 Weakness
FragileType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
No breeding, no evolution. Regice is a Ice legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around.
How to Evolve
Modest nature gives Regice the special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs split the difference, and Electric coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Regice Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Regice's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Blizzard and Ice Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
You'll find Regice at Underground Ruins as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations
Regice is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a tank. Base 200 Sp. Def is where it shines.
Regice doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Ice type with 580 BST.
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.
Regice appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Regice has appeared in 15 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 7 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A