regigigas

Regigigas is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Slow Start: Temporarily halves Regigigas's Attack and Speed for the first five turns of battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Colossal, golem-like Pokémon with a humanoid shape
• Predominantly white with black stripes across its body
• Large, green foliage-like tufts on its shoulders and back
• Features six eyes in three sets of different colors: blue, red, and yellow
• Has a pattern of circular, gem-like protrusions on its body

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known to have lived for thousands of years
• Believed to have towed continents with ropes in ancient times
• Typically found in ancient ruins or temples
• Considered a legendary Pokémon and rarely interacts with humans

In Battle:

• Boasts high base stats, particularly in Attack and Defense
• Signature move: Crush Grip, which deals more damage the higher the opponent's remaining HP
• Strong against Ghost-type moves due to its Normal typing
• Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves due to its typing
• Requires strategic planning due to its Slow Start ability, which can be mitigated by support teammates and proper timing

Evolution:

• Does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon
• Regigigas is known as the master of the Legendary Titans: Regirock, Regice, and Registeel

Interesting Facts:

• Originally appeared in the Sinnoh region's Snowpoint Temple
• Known as the Colossal Pokémon
• Its design may be inspired by the concept of a mechanical golem or ancient statues
• Requires specific conditions to be met in games to awaken, such as capturing the other Titan Pokémon before encountering Regigigas
• Featured in multiple Pokémon movies and episodes, often portrayed as a powerful and ancient being capable of great feats

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
• Pearl: There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
• Platinum: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• Heartgold: It is believed to have shaped REGIROCK, REGICE, and REGISTEEL out of clay, ice, and magma.
• Soulsilver: It is believed to have shaped REGIROCK, REGICE, and REGISTEEL out of clay, ice, and magma.
• Black: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• White: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• Black-2: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• White-2: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• X: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• Y: There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
• Omega-Ruby: It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
• Alpha-Sapphire: There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
• Sword: All over the world, there are legends that tell of Regigigas creating other Pokémon in its own image.
• Shield: It’s said that Regigigas created other Pokémon from many different materials before it moved the continents to where they are today.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.