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Trainers looking for their subsequent Legendary Pokémon can sit up for catching a brand new one from Jan. 18 to 25 in a five-star raid in Pokémon GO. The contemporary addition can be Regice, a Gen. III Ice-type, which debuted in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire in 2002 throughout Japan and later in 2003 for the U.S.
With its arrival, many curious followers may query if Regice will be Shiny in Pokémon GO. Fortunately, we have a solution! This is all the things it is advisable know earlier than battling it in raids.
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Can Regice be Shiny in ‘Pokémon GO’?
Like Reshiram, one other Legendary Pokémon, Regice can seem in Pokémon GO as a Shiny model. This variant can be a brighter blue, not like the icy blue of an everyday Regice. Outdoors of that change, there isn’t any different distinctive distinction between the 2 variations.
Regardless that gamers can encounter Regice, the chances of battling in opposition to a Shiny are one in 20, so there isn’t any assure that gamers will discover one instantly.
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Although, judging from the common one in 500 odds for wild Shinies, the possibilities to face one are considerably greater within the cellular AR sport.
What makes issues extra difficult is that catching Regice could take a number of makes an attempt. After defeating the Legendary Pokémon throughout its five-star raid, you can encounter Regice, however there isn’t any assure that you’re going to catch it. Including it to your PokéDex can be a problem in of itself, and much more so for the Shiny.
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Finest Counters Towards Regice in ‘Pokémon GO’
Since Regice is an Ice-type Pokémon, you’ll be able to improve your possibilities of successful by utilizing Preventing, Hearth, Rock, and Metal-type assaults. Pokémon equivalent to Terrakion, Metagross, Reshiram, and Rampardos would be the finest counters in opposition to Regice to make the most of its weaknesses.
For instance, Reshiram’s Hearth Fang will deal important Hearth-type injury, and Metagross’s pure resistance to Ice-type and Metal-type assaults can be excellent for the battle. Take note, although: Regice is immune to Flying, Floor, Grass, and Dragon-type assaults, so keep away from utilizing these sorts throughout your combat.
