Pokémon GO Regi Remote Raid Guide: Counters, Shiny Hunting and Pass Tips

Regirock, Regice, and Registeel require different counter teams, so preparing before the raid is more important than changing your team after joining.

Regi Counters at a Glance

Regirock: Kyogre, Groudon, Lucario, and Metagross — Water, Ground, Fighting, or Steel.

Regice: Reshiram, Chandelure, Lucario, and Metagross — Fire or Fighting preferred.

Registeel: Reshiram, Darmanitan, Lucario, Machamp, and Groudon — Fire or Fighting.

Keep these three teams separate. Using the wrong preset is an easy way to lose damage during a remote raid.

Build Your Teams Before Joining

Pre-build three party presets in your party screen. Remote raid lobbies can fill quickly, so you may not have enough time to search for counters after joining.

Level and moves also matter. A high-level counter with the correct Fast and Charged Moves will generally perform better than an under-leveled Pokémon or one using resisted moves.

If possible, power up your main counters and keep the strongest options at the top of each preset for faster team selection.

How to Avoid Wasting a Remote Raid Pass

A Remote Raid Pass is consumed when the battle starts, not when you enter the lobby. If the lobby looks too weak, leave before the battle begins.

Do not start with only two or three trainers unless their teams are strong. A larger group with poor counters can still struggle against a Five-Star boss.

Since the 2023 Hidden Gems update, remote attackers no longer have a special damage penalty. Focus on counter quality and lobby strength, rather than assuming remote players deal reduced damage.

When a nearby gym is available, consider using your free daily Raid Pass and save Remote Raid Passes for raids you cannot reach locally.

Choose the Right Regi to Hunt

Do not spend Remote Raid Passes randomly across all three bosses. Decide which Regi or shiny form you need before joining raids.

If you want the complete shiny set, rotate between Regirock, Regice, and Registeel during the rotation. If you already own one or two shiny Regis, focus your remaining passes on the missing ones.

For players with limited Remote Raid Passes, busy raid periods are generally safer than quiet lobbies because more trainers are available to contribute damage.

Save Passes for September 2 Raid Hour

September 2 Raid Hour is a strong opportunity to spend Remote Raid Passes during this rotation.

Higher player activity can make it easier to find full or reliable lobbies, reducing the risk of spending a pass on an unsuccessful raid.

Instead of using all your passes during quiet periods, save some for Raid Hour and prioritize the Regi you still need.

Check the Catch Screen Carefully

Shiny Regis appear on the catch screen, not during the raid battle. Once the encounter starts, check the Regi's color before throwing.

Use Golden Razz Berries when a shiny appears to prioritize securing the catch. For normal encounters, Pinap Berries can be used when extra Candy is more important.

Before starting a long raid session, make sure you have enough Pokémon storage available. A full storage limit can create unnecessary problems after a successful raid.

Weather Can Change Your Team

In-game weather can affect Pokémon and move performance during raids. Check the current weather before joining and consider whether another counter becomes more useful.

However, do not replace a strong, properly powered counter simply for a small weather advantage. Reliable damage and correct moves should remain the priority.

Common Regi Raid Mistakes

Several mistakes are easy to avoid:

• Wrong team: Using a Regice Fire/Fighting team against Regirock wastes damage.
• Weak lobby: Staying with a three-player group simply because the boss can be shiny is risky.
• Under-leveled counters: Correct typing alone does not guarantee strong damage.
• Wrong moves: A counter using resisted moves can perform far below its potential.
• Repeated failed raids: If the same lobby cannot clear the boss, wait for a stronger group instead of spending another pass immediately.

Trainers who want extra Remote Raid Passes or Golden Razz Berries for the September 2 Raid Hour can browse PKMBuy's Pokémon GO item services before the event.

Save Passes for Strong Lobbies

The most efficient approach to the Regi rotation is simple: use the right counters, prepare your teams in advance, and avoid weak lobbies.

Prioritize the Regi you still need, save some Remote Raid Passes for busy periods such as Raid Hour, and use Golden Razz Berries when a shiny appears on the catch screen.