Regigigas is a Legendary Normal type Pokemon. Regigigas is the Trio Master of the Legendary Titans, which includes Regirock, Registeel, and Regice. Regigigas only awakens when all three members are present. It was introduced in Generation IV. It is referred to as the Colossal Pokemon.
About Regigigas
First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |
First appearance in game | Diamond and Pearl |
Region | Sinnoh |
Evolution | Unevolved |
1st Evo level | N/A |
2nd Evo level | N/A |
Pokedex Entry | It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma. There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes. |
Regigigas Base stats
HP | 110 |
ATTACK | 160 |
DEFENCE | 110 |
SP. ATTACK | 80 |
SP. DEFENCE | 110 |
SPEED | 100 |
TOTAL | 670 |
Appearance of Regigigas
Regigigas is a huge, towering Pokemon. It has a white body and green, foliage-like feet. It is often referred to as golem-like. It has seven circular eyes, the arrangement of its eyes is said to convey its current emotional state. Its eyes will glow red when provoked. It has six gem-like stones on its body. These stones represent Regirock, Regice and Registeel. It has long, white arms and hands with three fingers. It has black stripes in various places on its body.
Behavior of Regigigas
Regigigas is a skilled craftsman. It has created golems out of inanimate objects and elemental energies. It brought these golems to life as well. These are the Legendary Titans, of which it is the controller. Even if these Titans belong to another trainer, Regigigas is the controller. It is able to survive in extreme conditions, both freezing and hot. If Regigigas is awoken from its slumber, it will rampage and shoot beams of energy.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Regigigas is strong against Ghost types. They will do no damage to Regigigas in battle. Regigigas is weak against Fighting-type Pokemon, as they do twice as much damage to it. The list of affected Pokemon for Regigigas, both strong and weak, is short.
Shiny Regigigas
The Shiny Regigigas have the same form as the original. It maintains the foliage like moss on its feet and shoulders, as well as its three fingers. Shiny Regigigas only difference is in its face, shoulders, and wrists. The color is blue in these spots, rather than the yellow of the original Pokemon. These are rare, but in Pokemon Sword and Shield, they are not shiny locked in the Crown Tundra.
Best moveset for Regigigas
Regigigas has a lot of strong moves, including one move that has 150 power and 100% accuracy. Here are Regigigas’ best moves. Both Giga Impact and Hyper Beam leave its opponent unable to move the next turn.
Focus Punch | Giga Impact |
Hyper Beam | Superpower |
How to catch Regigigas in Pokemon Go?
Normally, since Regigigas is a Normal-type Pokemon, it can be found in residential areas, like parking lots and college campuses. However, since Regigigas is Legendary, it can only be found after defeating it in a Raid Battle. It is a level 5 Raid Battle, making Regigigas quite the catch if you’re able to get one. It will require a lot of players with good teams to defeat Regigigas.
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Trivia
- Due to its Ability weakening it, Regigigas has more in common with Slaking than any Legendary Pokemon. They both have the same base stat total (670), both have abilities weakening it and are both Normal type Pokemon.
- Regigigas is the only Legendary Pokemon not to have its type referenced in its name.
- Regigigas is the tallest Normal type Pokemon.
- Regigigas is the only Generation IV Pokemon whose Attack is higher than its Special Attack. Regigigas Attack is twice as high as its Special Attack (160, 80)
- Regigigas is the lowest-leveled Legendary Pokemon that can be encountered in the wild. It can be found at Level 1.
FAQs
Q. What is Regigigas based on?
While many Pokemon are based on some animal or insect or something, Regigigas is not. It is said it may be modeled after titans from Greek mythology, but it is unclear.
Q. What’s so special about Regigigas?
Regigigas has no specific element that they relate to like the other Regi Pokemon, like Regice and Regirock. Instead, it has three sets of gem-like stones that represent other Regi Pokemon.
Q. What are some good Regigigas counters?
Some good Regigigas counters include strong Fighting-type Pokemon like Machamp, Hariyama, Blaziken, and Emboar. Regigigas is weak to Fighting types in Pokemon Go.
Q. Can Regigigas be traded in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Regigigas can be traded. If Regigigas is registered on the trade partners Pokedex, it will cost 20,000 stardust. If it’s not, you will need to upgrade your friendship for 30 days and then it will cost 80,000. There is no benefit, like evolution, to trading it, however.
Q. Should I power up Regigigas?
No, it’s better to save stardust. Regigigas often has high CP, but its moveset in Pokemon Go leaves a lot to be desired. Giga Impact is powerful but leaves it wide open to attack. Powering it up isn’t really worth it.
Conclusion
Regigigas is a powerful, angry Legendary Pokemon. This is a rather unique Legendary, as it, unlike most other Legendary Pokemon. It is also rare to find and is difficult to acquire in Pokemon Go, making it quite the brag if its added to a Pokedex.