Regirock Best Moveset
200 Defense on Rock with AbilityClear Body preventing stat reductions and AbilitySturdy guaranteeing one hit survived. The physical wall is almost impenetrable. 100 Attack behind Rock TermStab hits back. 50 Speed and 100 Sp. Def mean the special side is the weakness. The moveset absorbs physical damage indefinitely but folds to special Water and Grass.
200 Defense in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). The highest physical defense stat available. Rock Slide, Earthquake, and Curse turned it into an immovable physical wall that could hit back.
Best Moves
Best Build
Regirock best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Thunder Wave
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Special attackers bypassed 200 Defense entirely, and 50 Sp. Def meant any Water or Grass special move ended the game on the spot.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
200 Defense was only half the equation in Gen V (Black & White). Special Water and Grass coverage exploited the 50 Sp. Def with ease. Two gens of decline.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Pure Rock typing gave Regirock five weaknesses in Gen VI (X & Y). Water, Grass, Ground, Fighting, and Steel coverage was everywhere. 200 Defense couldn't cover all five.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Four gens below the peak in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Regirock walled physical hits but folded to special attacks. Every team had at least one special threat that beat it.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- Drain Punch
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Body Press used Defense as the offensive stat in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield), but even that couldn't save a Pokemon with 50 Speed and 50 Sp. Def.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Seven gens since the peak. 200 Defense was the only thing keeping Regirock from complete irrelevance.
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Regirock Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Regirock for super-effective damage. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Regirock's physical bulk (base 200 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
What is Regirock Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Regirock
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Regirock View Ceruledge builds →Shadow Sneak6-7% Poltergeist15-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Regirock View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed6-7% Earthquake 2x31-37% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Regirock View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Regirock View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off15-18% Stone Edge23-27% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
A Rock-type legendary, Regirock doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Regirock
Regirock 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.
Regirock 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.
Regirock can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Regirock 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.
Regirock can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Regirock 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.
Regirock is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Regirock in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Rock Peak Pokemon still yields 3 Defense EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its entire body is made of rock. If any part chips off in battle, Regirock attaches rocks to repair itself.
Regirock Guide
At 580 BST, Regirock is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a tank.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Regirock. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Regirock has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Regirock. Sturdy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Regirock is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the tank role.
Run Bodypress, Iron Defense, Stealth Rock, and Thunder Wave on Regirock. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Regirock has appeared in 15 games. Legendary Pokemon like Regirock are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
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