Can you solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids?

If you are wondering if you can solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids, you are out of luck. This creature cannot be vanquished by a single trainer under any circumstances owing to its massive bulk. The Steel-type legendary will be available in Gyms on Saturdays and Sundays in January 2025.

This article will go over why you cannot solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids. It will also provide a guide to take it down using only two trainers.

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Why is it impossible to solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids?

A look at the creature's stats will explain why it is impossible to solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO:

• Type: Steel
• Combat Power: 33,516
• Attack: 143 (+20%) [This goes up when the raid boss is Enraged]
• Defense: 285 (-20%) [This goes up significantly when the raid boss is Enraged]
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Metal Claw, Lock On, and Rock Smash
• Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Hyper Beam, and Focus Blast

Registeel in the anime (Image via TPC)

Here are the reasons — based on the above attributes — that make it impossible for solo trainers to beat Shadow Registeel raids:

• Registeel is a mono-Steel-type. Therefore, it doesn't have any double weaknesses.
• The Iron Pokemon has incredible defenses, which get bolstered by the Shadow effect. Since a single trainer cannot pacify it, this buff remains throughout the match.

As a result, even extremely strong attackers like Primal Groudon and Mega Lucario can't help you defeat this raid boss singlehandedly.

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How to defeat Shadow Registeel raids with two trainers

While you cannot solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO 5-star Shadow Raids, you can take it down with two trainers. You must be Best Friends with them and have Party Power active during the battle.

Under these conditions, the following creatures can help you defeat Shadow Registeel raids with two trainers:

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn

While Mega Lucario benefits from Cloudy weather, Mega Blaziken, Primal Groudon, and Mega Charizard Y benefit from Sunny/Clear weather.

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