Quick facts
Species: Regieleki (Legendary)
Types: Electric
Primary weaknesses: Ground
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Introduction
Regieleki is one of the newest Legendary Pokémon added to Pokémon GO raids. Its Electric typing gives it incredible attack speed and powerful Electric-type moves, which can easily overwhelm unprepared trainers.
However, Regieleki has a notable weakness to Ground-type attacks, making Pokémon like Rhyperior, Groudon, and Garchomp highly effective counters. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced trainer, understanding Regieleki’s moves and weaknesses is key to completing the raid efficiently.
This guide provides detailed information on counters, CP ranges, movesets, weather boosts, shiny availability, and tips for forming the perfect raid team.
Related guides: Regidrago | Regigigas
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to | img class="type-ico" src="images/ground.webp" alt="Best Pokémon Counters for Regieleki Raid US/UK"> Ground |
| Resists to |
 Steel •
 Flying •
 Electric
|
Best Regieleki Counters
Ground-type Counters
- Rhydon: (Mud-Slap / Earthquake)
- Gokurk: (Mud-Slap / Earth Power)
- Sceptile: (Earthquake)
Dragon-type Counters
- Black Kyurem: (Dragon Tail)
- Rayquaza: (Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe)
- Eternatus: (Dynamax Cannon)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Regieleki:
- Sceptile – Bug boost
- Rayquaza – Dragon boost
- Garchomp, Swampert, Sceptile – Ground boost
Difficulty
Its low HP but high damage output makes dodging and shield management critical, especially in smaller raid groups. Large groups can overpower it quickly, but solo or duo raids require precise counter selection.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Landorus | Mud Shot / Extrasensory | Superpower / Earthquake / Bulldoze / Stone Edge | Sandsear Storm | Extrasensory (11) and Sandsear Storm (150) |
| Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Incarnate Landorus | Mud Shot / Rock Throw | Focus Blast / Earth Power / Rock Slide / Outrage | - | Rock Throw (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Rhydon | Rock Smash / Mud Slap | Earthquake / Surf / Stone Edge / Breaking Swipe | Megahorn | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Golurk | Mud Slap / Astonish | Dynamic Punch / Earth Power / Shadow Punch / Poltergeist | - | Mud Slap (19) and Poltergeist (140) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
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 Ursaluna | Tackle / Rock Smash / Smack Down | Swift / Aeria Ace / Fire Punch / Trailblaze / Thunder Punch / Ice Punch / Play Rough | High Horsepower | Rock Smash (17) and High Horsepower (105) |
| Shadow Hippowdon | Sand Attack / Bite / Fire Fang / Thunder Fang / Ice Fang | Body Slam / Earthquake / Earth Power / Scorching Sands / Stone Edge / Weather Ball | - | Fire Fang (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Golem | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Rock Throw | Stone Edge / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Ancient Power | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Donphan | Mud Slap / Tackle / Counter / Charm | Body Slam / Earthquake / Heavy Slam / Trailblaze / Play Rough | - | Charm (20) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Rhydon | Rock Smash / Mud Slap | Earthquake / Surf / Stone Edge / Breaking Swipe | Megahorn | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Golurk | Mud Slap / Astonish | Dynamic Punch / Earth Power / Shadow Punch / Poltergeist | - | Mud Slap (19) and Poltergeist (140) |
| Shadow Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Excadrill | Mud Slap / Mud Shot / Metal Claw | Earthquake / Drill Run / Scorching Sands / Rock Slide / Iron Head | - | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| 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 Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| 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 Torterra | Mud Slap / Razor Leaf / Bite | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Stone Edge / Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Mud Slap (19) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Shadow Flygon | Mud Shot / Sand Attack / Dragon Tail | Boomburst / Earthquake / Scorching Sands / Sand Tomb / Stone Edge / Dragon Claw | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Boomburst (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 Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Swampert | Mud Shot / Water Gun | Sludge Wave / Sludge / Earthquake / Surf / Muddy Water | Hydro Cannon | Water Gun (5) and Earthquake (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) |
Moves & Threats
Regieleki common fast moves are Lock On or Thunder Shock or Volt Switch. Charged moves include Hyper Beam or Thunder and Zap Cannon. Elite moves include Thunder Cage.
Wild Charge deals heavy damage, so dodging it in smaller raid groups is recommended. Thunderbolt is less punishing but still strong. Ground-type counters can survive these attacks effectively.
Best Team Composition
A strong Regieleki raid team should include:
- 3–4 Ground-type attackers for maximum DPS
- Optional Mega or Primal Pokémon for increased damage
- Backup high-DPS counters to ensure fast raid completion
Using Mega Garchomp or Primal Groudon significantly reduces the number of trainers needed.
Weather Boost
Regieleki is boosted in Windy weather, increasing its attack power.
Your counters are boosted in:
- Sunny weather (Ground)
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 2 trainers: Possible with top Ground-type counters and Mega support
- 3 trainers: Comfortable win
- 4+ trainers: Very easy clear
Recommended Team Setups
Best Team (3–5 Trainers)
- Primal Groudon — Mud Shot & Precipice Blades
- Mega Garchomp — Mud Shot & Earth Power
- Shadow Groudon — Mud Shot & Precipice Blades
- Shadow Rhyperior — Mud-Slap & Earthquake
- Excadrill — Mud-Slap & Scorching Sands
Balanced / Accessible Team
- Mamoswine — Mud-Slap & High Horsepower
- Landorus (Therian) — Mud Shot & High Horsepower
- Golurk — Mud-Slap & Earth Power
- Swampert — Mud Shot & Earthquake
Even if you don’t have all top Nightmare counters, a mix of Ground types with good movesets will defeat Regieleki reliably.
Catch Tips
- Use Golden Razz Berries for best catch chance
- Curve Excellent throws are recommended
- Wait for Regieleki’s attack animation before throwing
- Be patient, as it can dodge occasionally
Battle Tips
- Ground-type attackers deal the most consistent damage
- Dodge Wild Charge in smaller raid groups to preserve counters
- Mega Pokémon like Garchomp boost overall raid DPS
- Backup Ground-type Pokémon help speed up the battle
Is Regieleki Worth Raiding?
Regieleki is valuable for Pokédex completion and adds a powerful Electric-type attacker for PvP and raids. Its weakness to Ground makes it manageable with the right counters.
Can Regieleki Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, trainers can encounter a Shiny Regieleki after defeating it in a raid. Shiny Regieleki features a slightly lighter yellow coloration, making it visually distinct from the regular version.
The chance to encounter a shiny version is generally higher in Legendary Raids, so participating in multiple raids increases the likelihood of catching one.
FAQ
Can Regieleki be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Regieleki is available during specific events and raid rotations.
What moves does Regieleki use in raids?
Regieleki can use moves like Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, and Volt Switch, dealing massive Electric-type damage to opponents.
Is Regieleki difficult to defeat?
With extremely high speed and special attack but moderate bulk, Regieleki can be challenging. Using type-advantage Pokémon ensures efficient battles.
What makes Regieleki unique?
Its Electric typing, legendary status, and record-breaking speed make Regieleki visually striking and strategically powerful in Max Raid Battles.
What makes Regieleki strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Regieleki’s pure Electric typing gives it a **very clear weakness to Ground attacks**. Focusing your raid team around powerful Ground-type Pokémon with strong moves like Precipice Blades or Earth Power will ensure efficient victories and easy access to catch attempts. Team up with fellow trainers and take advantage of Sunny weather for the best results.
Summary
- Prioritize Ground-type attackers to exploit its sole weakness.
- Avoid neutral or ineffective Pokémon to maximize damage output.
- Use charged moves wisely and manage shields in smaller groups.
- Large groups should focus on DPS, small groups should balance offense and survival.