Regigigas (Pokémon)

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Regigigas
レジギガス Regigigas
#486
File:ArtRegigigas.png
Artwork from D/P
Type
Normal '
Category
Colossal Pokémon
Ability
Slow Start
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers
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 1 cycles*
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
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 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. It is weak to Fighting type (like Vaccum Wave). 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 long arms with short legs. 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 genderless.

Special abilities

Regigigas has the ability Slow Start, an ability that causes Regigigas's Attack and Speed to be halved the first few 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.

Regigigias is the one of only two Pokémon that learns Crush Grip (The other being a certain Combusken from Pokémon Battle Revolution.

Behavior

Habitat

It resides in the Snowpoint Temple, having done so for hundreds, maybe thousands of years. According to the braille in 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.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Regigigas appeared in Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin, commanding a herd of Mamoswine.

In the manga

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)


Other Appearances

Game data

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 There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
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 other Regis)
Platinum
One Snowpoint Temple (requires the other Regis)
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
(Time and Darkness)
Aegis Cave (Regigigas Chamber)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hippowdon Temple

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.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By events

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Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:Evobox/0

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 Template:A2 reducing its potential, Regigigas has less in common with other legendaries than it does with Slaking. They share the same base stat total of 670, the same base Attack stat of 160, and abilities that limit their power.
  • Although it is thought to be unique, it is possible to see and fight another, under the ownership of Palmer along with a Heatran and Cresselia in the 49th consecutive battle in the Battle Tower.
  • All four of the Regi's types (Rock, Ice, Steel and Normal) are four of the five types that Fighting is strong against (only Dark is missing).
  • 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.
  • While the moss growing on Regigigas is thought to have been caused by the fact that it had slumbered for a long time, it was imprisoned in Snowpoint Temple, a place filled with ice and not a very suitable place for moss to grow in.
  • 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 and Slaking have the highest base stat in Attack of all Template:Type2 Pokémon. It has the third highest attack of all Pokémon, after Deoxys's Attack Forme and Rampardos.
  • Despite being called a colossal Pokémon, Regigigas is only the 14th tallest Pokémon and only the 7th heaviest.
  • Regigigas has 7 starting moves, the most of any Pokémon.
  • Due to Platinum reducing Regigigas' level to 1, it is currently the lowest leveled legendary to be encountered in the games (not counting Manaphy or Phione, since they had to be hatched instead of battled against).
    • This also makes it the lowest leveled wild Pokémon to be encountered in the games.(All other wild Pokémon are always level 2 or above, even in the earlier routes).

Origin

This Pokémon 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. This means it is the King of the Giants.

In other languages

External links

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