Regigigas (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Regigigas (disambiguation).
Regigigas
レジギガス Regigigas
#486
486Regigigas.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Normal '
Category
Colossal Pokémon
Abilities
Slow Start Slow Start
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-267
Oblivia
R-292
Height
12'02"
Imperial
3.7 m
Metric
Weight
925.9 lbs.
Imperial
420.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
3 (0.4%)
Body style
Body12.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F486.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Undiscovered group 121 cycles*
(30855 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 220 Battle Exp.: 2201*

Regigigas (Japanese: レジギガス Regigigas) is a Template:Type2 legendary Pokémon. It is the master of Hoenn's legendary golems.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It comes to life only when Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are gathered. Therefore, it requires the three to be in the player's party to awaken it within Snowpoint Temple, where it sleeps. It still appears on the map if they are absent, but does not awaken and the player regards it as a statue.

Biology

Physiology

Regigigas shares several traits with the Regis. For instance, it has seven dot-like "eyes" arranged in a specific pattern. The braille pattern is Regigigas's way of showing emotion (red if angry, blue if sad, etc.). It has six spots that are apart from its eyes, which seem to be gemstones. These gemstones seem to represent the Regis, with the red gems representing Regirock, the blue gems representing Regice and the silver gems representing Registeel. It has a golem-like shape and is primarily white in coloration, possessing long arms, with three fairly human-like white fingers, and short legs. It has large yellow-colored bands on its shoulders and wrists, with a sloping section on its chest that appears to be its head also being yellow. Its body is covered in black stripes, and it has moss growing in its back and feet, which may indicate it has been asleep for a long time.

Gender differences

Regigigas is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Regigigas's signature ability is Slow Start, which causes Regigigas's Attack and Speed to be halved the first five turns. According to its Pokédex entries, the legends say that its extremely high attack stat, combined with its colossal strength, enables it to move continents.

Regigigas is capable of communicating via telepathy.

Regigigas is also capable of controlling the legendary golems, even if they already belong to a Trainer.

Behavior

When Regigigas is disturbed on its slumber on Snowpoint Temple, it goes on a rampage and shoots powerful Hyper Beams. But when it is befriended, it is calm and gentle, as seen in Pillars of Friendship.

Habitat

It resides in the Snowpoint Temple, having done so for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. According to the braille in the Generation III games, it was sealed away in order to protect people, and three keys (the legendary golems) were created so that only one with the power of Regirock, Regice, and Registeel would be able to catch it. Regigigas can handle any terrain.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Regigigasanime.png
Regigigas in the anime

Regigigas appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. In the movie, it lives in a temple in the mountains of Gracidea. It had been asleep for centuries, for so long that moss began to grow on its body. 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 the great titan's 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 in the command of a herd of dozens of Mamoswine and together, they began pushing on the glacier to hold it back. Though at first they managed to still its movement and move it back slightly, in the end they too failed. It was only when Giratina healed the broken ice pillars in the Reverse World that the glacier stopped. Regigigas returned to its temple at the end of the movie, where it is seen using Hyper Beam on Team Rocket during the credits.

Another Regigigas appeared in Pillars of Friendship at Snowpoint Temple. J wanted to steal it so it was rudely awakened by her. She shattered the pillars of ice, rock, and steel surrounding it and then she used her Salamence's Flamethrower on it. It went on a rampage after, using Hyper Beam on practically anything. It even used Confuse Ray to control Pyramid King Brandon's set of legendary golems to help it. At the end of the episode, it healed Brandon and his golems using Hidden Power to restore them from their petrification. It was then taken back to the temple to return to its slumber.

A Regigigas appeared as part of Meowth's boss fantasy in Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, alongside Giratina.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP129 Regigigas Dawn's Pokédex Regigigas, the Colossal Pokémon. According to legend, Regigigas has towed continents using ropes.

In the manga

Regigigas in the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, its silhoute was first seen inside the Snowpoint Temple in VS. Quagsire.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Hareta captures Regigigas by persuading it to help him stop Team Galactic.

In the TCG

Main article: Regigigas (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
Pearl
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
Generation V
Black とくしゅな ひょうざんや がんせき マグマから じぶんの すがたに にた ポケモンを つくったと いわれる。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
One Snowpoint Temple (requires the legendary golems)
Platinum
One Snowpoint Temple (requires the legendary golems)
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Aegis Cave (Regigigas Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Air Fortress
Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Movie Regigigas Movie Japan 2008 100 Never
TRU Regigigas Toys "R" Us United States 2009 100 Never

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Custap Berry Custap Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
110
170 - 217 330 - 424
160
148 - 233 292 - 460
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Total:
670
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/3 ☆☆
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
5/5 ★★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
00Start Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100100% 15
00Start ThunderPunch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
00Start Dizzy Punch Normal Physical 07070 100100% 10
00Start Knock Off Dark Physical 02020 100100% 20
00Start Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000 —% 40
2525 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10
4040 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 —% 10
5050 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
6565 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
7575 Crush Grip Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
9090 Heavy Bomber Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
100100 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
  • 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

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Knock Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliation Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • 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

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Regigigas in Generation V
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Regigigas can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Regigigas cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 486.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 100%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
( Normal )
Field move: None
Browser entry  
It creates a shock wave with every step. It throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  Normal Assist.png
( Normal )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It launches powerful beams and lets loose shock waves as it walks.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Regigigas
Does not evolve
Regigigas
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 486.png Spr 4p 486.png Spr 4h 486.png Spr b 4d 486.png
Spr 4d 486 s.png Spr 4p 486 s.png Spr 4h 486 s.png Spr b 4d 486 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 486.png Spr 5b2 486.png Spr b 5b 486.png
Spr 5b 486 s.png Spr 5b2 486 s.png Spr b 5b 486 s.png
Regigigas For other sprites and images, please see Regigigas images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Due to its ability reducing its potential, Regigigas has more in common with Slaking than it does with other legendaries. They share the same base stat total of 670, the same base Attack stat of 160, and abilities that limit their power.
  • It is the only Pokémon who can learn TMs that cannot learn TM17 (Protect) or TM44 (Rest). This is probably to prevent people from countering its own ability by avoiding damage or healing itself.
  • Regigigas is the only one of the Regis not to have its type in its name. Regirock is a Template:Type2, Regice is an Template:Type2, and Registeel is Template:Type2.
    • Regigigas is also the only one of the Regis that does not use the remix of the legendary golem battle theme in Platinum. Instead, it uses the legendary battle theme, much like in Diamond and Pearl.
  • Regigigas is one of the few Trio masters to not be in the same generation as its trio, along with Lugia.
  • Due to their typings, Regigigas and the other legendary golems all share a common weakness to Template:Type2 moves.
  • Despite being called the Colossal Pokémon, Regigigas is only the fourteenth tallest Pokémon and only the eighth heaviest.
  • 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 a Nintendo event.
  • Regigigas' strength is exaggerated in the legend that it towed the continents with ropes. However, in its first appearance in the movie Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Regigigas failed to push back a glacier even with the help of many Mamoswine, despite its legendary strength. This could be due to its ability though, as it has just awoken when it went to stop the glacier.
  • Regigigas holds the record for the lowest leveled legendary met in any Pokémon game, at Level 1. This makes it tied for the lowest level of all wild Pokémon with Magikarp, found at the Resort Area in Platinum by fishing (however, Magikarp found there can be of any level).
  • Regigigas is one of 3 Legendary Pokémon which is Template:Type2, the other two being Meloetta and Arceus. It is also the only pure Template:Type2 legendary if Arceus is holding a plate.

Origin

Regigigas is 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.

Name origin

The first part of its name is Regi, kings or to rule, govern or control, or possibly regius, royal. The last part of its name, gigas, means giant.

In other languages

External links

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