Regidrago Raid Guide – Counters, Strategies & FAQs

Your complete resource for defeating DRAGON CORE in Pokémon GO raids.

Regidrago Pokémon GO Raid Boss US/UK

Regidrago is a Legendary Dragon-type Tier 5 raid boss in Pokémon GO. It’s pure Dragon type, which gives it a clear set of weaknesses you can exploit with the right counters and team setup. Although its high stamina makes the battle longer, coordinated teams or even solo attempts with top counters can clear it efficiently.

Table of Contents

Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs

Quick facts

Species: Regidrago (Legendary)
Types: Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers

Weaknesses & resistances

CategoryDetails
Weak to Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Ice • Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Dragon • Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Fairy
Resists to Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Fire • Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Water • Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Grass • Best Pokémon Counters for Regidrago Raid US/UK Electric
Notes Its massive HP and strong attacks mean you should avoid neutral or resisted types, like Fire, Water, or Electric Pokémon. Ice-type attackers like Mamoswine or Kyurem, Fairy-types like Togekiss, or Dragon-types like Rayquaza are the most effective.

Best Regidrago Counters

Dragon-type Counters

Fairy-type Counters

Ice-type Counters

Best Mega Evolutions

Recommended Megas to use against Regidrago:

Difficulty

While large teams can overcome it with ease, small squads need to focus on exploiting type weaknesses and timing shields properly.

Best Regular Counters

Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon Fast Moves Charged Moves Elite Moves Best Moves
Eternatus Poison Jab / Dragon Tail Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb Dynamax Cannon Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215)
White Kyurem Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn - Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140)
Black Kyurem Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock - Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160)
Origin Dialga Dragon Breath / Metal Claw Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor Roar of Time Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160)
Origin Palkia Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor - Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150)
Zacian Metal Claw / Air Slash Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade - Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200)
Primal Groudon Mud Shot / Dragon Tail Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam Precipice Blades / Fire Punch Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180)
Rayquaza Air Slash / Dragon Tail Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage Hurricane / Breaking Swipe Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140)
Garchomp Mud Shot / Dragon Tail Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe Earth Power Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140)
Haxorus Counter / Dragon Tail Earthquake / Surf / Dragon Claw / Night Slash Breaking Swipe Dragon Tail (14) and Earthquake (140)
Zamazenta Metal Claw / Ice Fang Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash - Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200)
Dragapult Astonish / Dragon Tail Shadow Ball / Dragon Pulse / Outrage / Breaking Swipe - Dragon Tail (14) and Outrage (110)
Dialga Metal Claw / Dragon Breath Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor - Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150)
Enamorus Zen Headbutt / Astonish / Fairy Wind Dazzling Gleam / Grass Knot / Fly - Zen Headbutt (11) and Dazzling Gleam (100)
Palkia Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor - Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150)

Best Shadow Counters

Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon Fast Moves Charged Moves Elite Moves Best Moves
Shadow Mamoswine Mud Slap / Powder Snow Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear Ancient Power Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105)
Shadow Gardevoir Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam Synchronoise Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180)
Shadow Dragonite Steel Wing / Dragon Tail / Dragon Breath Hyper Beam / Superpower / Hurricane / Thunder Punch / Outrage / Dragon Claw Dracp Meteor / Dragon Pulse Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor / Hyper Beam (150)
Shadow Salamence Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch Outrage Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150)
Shadow Palkia Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor - Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150)
Shadow Garchomp Mud Shot / Dragon Tail Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe Earth Power Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140)
Shadow Dialga Metal Claw / Dragon Breath Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor - Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150)

Best Mega Counters

Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.

Pokémon Fast Moves Charged Moves Elite Moves Best Moves
Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter / Bullet Seed Aerial Ace / Earthquake / Leaf Blade / Dragon Claw / Breaking Swipe Frenzy Plant Bullet Seed (7) and Earthquake (140)
Mega Latias Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm Aura Sphere / Thunder / Psychic / Outrage Mist Ball Charm (20) and Outrage (110)
Mega Latios Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw Luster Purge Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180)
Mega Gardevoir Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam Synchronoise Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180)
Mega Rayquaza Air Slash / Dragon Tail Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage Hurricane / Breaking Swipe Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140)
Mega Garchomp Mud Shot / Dragon Tail Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe Earth Power Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140)
Mega Salamence Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch Outrage Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150)

Moves & Threats

Regidrago common fast moves are Bite. Charged moves include Hyper Beam or Vise Grip or Outrage or Breaking Swipe and Dragon Pulse. Elite moves include Dragon Breath or Dragon Energy.

Dragon counters work well due to STAB and super-effective hits, but be cautious if Regidrago knows powerful Dragon moves — Fairy and Ice types mitigate risk while still hitting hard.

Outrage and Draco Meteor are extremely powerful, so dodging them in smaller raid groups is recommended. Dragon-type counters can survive these attacks effectively, and high DPS Ice or Fairy-types can deal maximum damage.

Best Team Composition

A strong Regidrago raid team should include:

Using Mega Rayquaza will massively increase damage output and reduce the number of trainers needed for a fast clear.

Weather Boost

Regidrago is boosted in Windy weather, increasing its attack power.

Your counters are boosted in:

How Many Trainers Are Needed?

Team Recommendations

Optimized Team (2–4 Trainers)

Balanced / Accessible Team

Mix Dragon, Fairy, and Ice types to balance DPS and survivability — especially effective in smaller groups or less boosted weather.

Catch Tips

Battle Tips

Is Regidrago Worth Raiding?

Regidrago is valuable for Pokédex completion and provides a powerful Dragon-type attacker for PvP and raids. Its weaknesses allow skilled players to defeat it efficiently with the right counters.

Rewards

FAQ

Can Regidrago be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! Shiny Regidrago is available during specific events and raid rotations.

What are best moveset of Regidrago?

Best moveset of Regidrago are Bite or Dragon Breath which does damage of 6 under Fast Attack and Dragon Energy of 155 under Charged Attack.

Are Shadow Pokémon better?

Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.

What is the best weather to raid Regidrago?

Windy weather to boosts both Dragon-type moves, Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy-type attacks, Snow weather to boosts Ice-type counters.

What makes Regidrago strong?

Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.

Conclusion

Regidrago is a fast and powerful Dragon-type raid boss. A team focused on Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-types, optionally supported by Mega Pokémon, ensures efficient victory. Focus on exploiting its weaknesses and dodging charged moves for a smooth raid.

Related Guides

Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide, Mega Gardevoir Raid Guide

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