Competitive Information for Regigigas [Sword/Shield]
Normal
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon's Attack and Speed are halved for 5 turns.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Regigigas? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Regigigas is here! This terrific Pokémon is Normal-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Regigigas show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Discover how Regigigas excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Slow Start
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Giga Impact
- High Horsepower / Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Protect
For those intense single battles, Regigigas is a eminent Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Regigigas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slow Start, on switch-in Regigigas's attack and speed are halved for 5 turns.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Regigigas this turn).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Body Slam / Retaliate
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Knock Off / Darkest Lariat
Regigigas is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using lethal physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Regigigas's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Slow Start, on switch-in Regigigas's attack and speed are halved for 5 turns. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Regigigas's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Regigigas's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Regigigas's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Darkest Lariat is a physical 85-base power Dark-type move (ignores the target's stat stage changes).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Drain Punch
- Substitute
- Confuse Ray
- Fire Punch
Regigigas thrives as a fabled Physical Tank perfect for single battles. This build is crafted to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Regigigas last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Slow Start, on switch-in Regigigas's attack and speed are halved for 5 turns.
◆ Substitute is a status move (Regigigas takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Confuse Ray is a status move (confuses the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Regigigas? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Slow Start
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Giga Impact
- High Horsepower
- Ice Punch
- Wide Guard
Regigigas proves to be a eminent Physical Sweeper for double battles. This particular build was popular during previous competitions. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Regigigas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Slow Start, on switch-in Regigigas's attack and speed are halved for 5 turns.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Wide Guard is a status move (protects allies from multi-target moves this turn).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Slow Start
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 12 Hp / 252 Atk / 244 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Body Slam / Retaliate
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
Ready for double battles? Regigigas is a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Regigigas's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Slow Start, on switch-in Regigigas's attack and speed are halved for 5 turns. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Regigigas's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Body Slam is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Retaliate is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if an ally fainted last turn).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Regigigas's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Regigigas's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Regigigas can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Regigigas.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Regigigas can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Regigigas
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Most notable and possible best moves for Regigigas
- Darkest Lariat
- Earthquake
- Fire Punch
- Giga Impact
- Heavy Slam
- High Horsepower
- Ice Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Superpower
- Thunder Punch
Common Effort Values for Regigigas in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Regigigas's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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