Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

This Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raid guide will help trainers take down this Pocket Monster as it makes its debut in 5-star Shadow Raids. These battles will be available every Saturday and Sunday throughout January 2025. Trainers must be near the Gym to participate in these challenges as remote participation is not allowed.

This Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raid guide provides the list of weaknesses and best counters to help you take down the creature.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raid weaknesses

Shadow Registeel's type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Registeel is a Steel-type Pocket Monster, which means it is vulnerable to Fire-, Fighting-, and Ground-type damage. It has a long list of resistances.

To learn more about type matchups, check out our Pokemon Type Calculator.

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Shadow Registeel's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star Shadow Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Shadow Registeel has the following stats:

• 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

You can challenge Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids with up to 20 other raiders, as long as everyone is present in person. Remember to use Purified Gems to pacify the raid boss or it will be extremely difficult to surmount its defenses within the 300 seconds you are provided with.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids

Registeel in the anime (Image via TPC)

The best Pocket Monsters to counter 5-star Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids are Mega Blaziken, Mega Charizard Y, Primal Groudon, and Mega Lucario with their best movesets.

Best Fire-type counters to Shadow Registeel

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard Y or X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm
• Shadow Chandelure with Fire Spin and Overheat
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

Here's the search string to find the best Fire-type counters in your collection:

• Fire&@Fire&cp2000-

Best Ground-type counters to Shadow Registeel

• Primal or regular or Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

You can use the following search string to find the best Ground-type attackers at your disposal:

• Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

Best Fighting-type counters to Shadow Registeel

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

• Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

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Can you solo defeat Shadow Registeel in Pokemon GO?

A solo trainer cannot defeat Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids. Check out why it is impossible to solo defeat Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids.

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Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raid catch CP and shiny availability

Registeel shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

The CP of the Registeel encounter will lie in one of the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,269 - 1,398 CP at level 20 (6/6/6 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snowy): 1,587 - 1,748 CP at level 25 (6/6/6 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Pokemon GO Shadow Registeel raids:

• No weather boost: 1,398 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy): 1,748 CP

Can Shadow Registeel be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

For the first time in Pokemon GO, you can get Shiny Registeel from 5-star Shadow Raids. The chance of finding one is approximately 1-in-20 or 5%.

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