Biology
Regigigas in its slumbering state.
Regigigas is a large, white, golem-like Pokémon. It has large yellow bands on its shoulders and wrists, and a yellow sloping section on its chest that appears to be its head. This section contains seven black circular "eyes" arranged in a specific pattern. The pattern is Regigigas's way of showing its anger; its eyes glow red when it is provoked. It has six spots that are apart from its eyes, which appear to be gemstones. These gemstones seem to represent the original three Legendary giants, with red gems representing Regirock, blue gems indicating Regice, and silver gems representing Registeel. Regigigas has long arms, with three fairly human-like white fingers, and short legs. Its body is covered in black stripes, and it has large bushes of moss growing in its back and feet.
Regigigas is a skilled craftsman. It created golems out of inanimate objects and elemental energies in its image, bringing them to life. Regigigas is also capable of controlling these Legendary giants, even if they already belong to a different Trainer. It can also survive extreme conditions as it is able to work with the boiling temperatures of magma as well as frigid ice (-328 °F / -200 °C). When Regigigas is disturbed from its slumber, it goes on a rampage and shoots powerful beams of energy. When it is befriended, however, it is calm and gentle, as seen in Pillars of Friendship!. According to Sinnoh legend, Regigigas's strength enables it to move continents. Regigigas can be summoned or awakened by the Legendary giants.
Regigigas is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Crush Grip. Prior to Generation IX, Slow Start was its signature Ability.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Regigigas debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It lives in a temple in the mountains of Ten'i Village and had been asleep for centuries, subsequently having moss growing on its feet and shoulders. However, when Zero entered the Reverse World and began shattering pillars of ice within it, the glacier in front of Regigigas' temple suffered catastrophic explosions and began moving. This disturbed its slumber, rousing it into action. When Dawn's Buneary and Swinub failed to stop the glacier with the help of a large group of wild Pokémon, Regigigas appeared and commanded a herd of dozens of Mamoswine to hold the glacier back. Once the crisis was resolved, Regigigas returned to its temple. It was last seen using Hyper Beam on Team Rocket during the ending credits.
Regigigas made its main series debut in Pillars of Friendship! at the Snowpoint Temple. J wanted to steal it, and a result, it was rudely awakened. It went on a rampage afterwards, using Hyper Beam on anything. It even used Confuse Ray to control Brandon's set of Legendary giants and force them to help it. At the end of the episode, it healed Brandon and his giants using Hidden Power to restore them from their petrification. It was then taken back to the temple to return to its slumber.
In Chasing to the Finish!, a Dynamax Regigigas was awakened in the Crown Tundra after Project Mew succeeded in gathering all the Legendary giants together.
Minor appearances
In Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Meowth's boss fantasy featured a Regigigas.
A Regigigas appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Regigigas was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Reshiram and Zekrom. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP129
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Regigigas
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Regigigas, the Colossal Pokémon. According to legend, Regigigas has towed continents using ropes.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Regigigas was awakened in the Snowpoint Temple by a nearby battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Probopass. It proceeded to easily smack Probopass aside, shrug off Pikachu's Electric attack, and retaliate with a devastating attack of its own.
GOTCHA!
A Regigigas briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Regigigas appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
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HeartGold
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It is believed to have shaped Regirock, Regice, and Registeel out of clay, ice, and magma.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
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Y
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There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
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Omega Ruby
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It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
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Alpha Sapphire
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There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #—
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #229
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Sword
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All over the world, there are legends that tell of Regigigas creating other Pokémon in its own image.
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Shield
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It's said that Regigigas created other Pokémon from many different materials before it moved the continents to where they are today.
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Brilliant Diamond
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There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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According to legend, Regigigas pulled landmasses together and bound them with rope to create the continent of Hisui. Though I have my doubts, the story could well contain a shred of truth.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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DP
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Movie Regigigas
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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June 20 to August 31, 2008
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DP
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Toys "R" Us Regigigas
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English
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United States
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100
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March 8 to 21, 2009
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DP
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Nintendo of Korea Regigigas
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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June 20 to 21, 2009
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DPPt
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Summer 2009 Regigigas
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Spanish
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Spain
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100
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July 11 to August 30, 2009
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DPPt
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Summer 2009 Regigigas
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Italian
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Italy
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100
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July 18 to 19, 2009
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DPPt
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Summer 2009 Regigigas
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English
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Europe
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100
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July 25 to September 7, 2009
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DPPt
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Summer 2009 Regigigas
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German
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Germany
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100
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August 29 to October 4, 2009
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DPPt
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Summer 2009 Regigigas
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French
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France
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100
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September 18 to 20, 2009; November 2, 2009
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S
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas
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American region
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Online
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60
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March 16 to June 28, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas
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American region
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Online
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100
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March 16 to June 28, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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March 1 to 24, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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March 1 to 24, 2018
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BDSP
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Ten'i Village Regigigas
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All
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Online
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100
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June 1 to July 31, 2022
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LA
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Ten'i Village Regigigas
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All
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Online
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100
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June 1 to July 31, 2022
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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110
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170 - 217
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330 - 424
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 670
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Regigigas is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Regigigas in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Regigigas in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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LA
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Regigigas
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(None ×-)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-292
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It launches powerful beams and lets loose shock waves as it walks.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.1 seconds
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Base HP: 61
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Base Attack: 87
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Base Defense: 61
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Base Speed: 70
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In Pokémon GO, Regigigas can be obtained by completing the Ticketed Special Research, A Colossal Discovery.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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Trivia
- Due to its Ability weakening it, Regigigas has more in common with Slaking than it does with other Legendary Pokémon. They share the same Normal type, the same base stat total of 670, the same base Attack stat of 160, and Abilities that limit their power.
- Regigigas and Slaking also have the highest base Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.
- Regigigas is the only one of the Legendary giants not to have its type referenced in its name.
- In Platinum, by hacking to obtain Cherish Balls, it is possible to trick the game into opening Rock Peak, Iceberg, and Iron Ruins: by catching the in-game Regigigas in a Cherish Ball, the game thinks the Regigigas was obtained at an event.
- In Generation IV, Regigigas is the only Pokémon required to acquire the diploma that cannot be obtained without the use of Pal Park or an event, even with all Generation IV titles. This limitation occurs because Regigigas cannot be obtained without the use of the other Legendary giants, which in turn cannot be obtained without either transferring them from Generation III or obtaining them in Platinum with an event Regigigas.
- Regigigas is the only Generation IV Legendary Pokémon whose Attack stat is higher than its Special Attack stat.
- Regigigas, Magikarp, and Gyarados are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild at the lowest and highest levels.
- In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Regigigas has the widest overworld sprite of all Pokémon.
- Regigigas and Eternatus have very similar category names in Japanese, with the only difference being in how they're written: Regigigas's category name is in hiragana (きょだいポケモン), while Eternatus's category name is in katakana (キョダイポケモン). In either case, the category name is pronounced the same: Kyodai Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Regigigas is the only Legendary Pokémon whose research tasks for the Pokédex do not involve seeing it use its signature move.
Origin
Regigigas seems to be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. The legends cast them as servants of higher powers and are said to have writing on their heads. When the writing is removed, the creature would be weakened, or even killed in some legends. It may also be based on the Titans of Greek mythology. It could also draw some inspiration from the Daidarabotchi, a gigantic yōkai, due to its ability to easily manipulate mountains, while also notably sharing similarities to Ōmitsunu, a demigod who pulled land via ropes to expand his kingdom. Its form also resembles that of a Blemmyes. Regigigas 's face that consists of seven dots may be based on Braille alphabet which was necessary to use to encounter the Legendary giants for the first time in Sealed Chamber.
Regigigas's three pairs of eyes might represent its servant golems that were introduced before it, the red pair might represent Regirock, the blue pair might represent Regice and the gray pair might represent Registeel.
Regigigas also seems to have parallels to the Legendary Golem of Prague, whose immense power also intimidated people. This ultimately resulted in it being overrun and sealed away in an attic. Conversely, Regigigas was sealed in a basement. It being sealed could also be a reference to the aftermath of the titanomachy, which resulted in the titans being imprisoned away in the underworld.
Name origin
Regigigas may be a combination of regis (Latin for royal) and gigas (Latin for giant).
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