Regidrago is a Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Galar region. According to its Pokédex entries, Regidrago’s body is comprised of crystallized dragon energy, and it possesses the power of every dragon Pokémon. Learn which Pokémon will be most effective in Raid Battles against Regidrago, how to catch Regidrago after winning a Raid Battle, and how best to make use of the Dragon Orb Pokémon after you’ve caught it.

Which Pokémon to Use in a Regidrago Raid in Pokémon GO

As a Dragon-type Pokémon, Regidrago is vulnerable to Ice-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type attacks. When choosing six Pokémon for your Regidrago Raid Battle lineup, it helps to have Pokémon with a Fast Attack and Charged Attack of one of these types if you want to deal maximum damage as quickly as possible. It’s not necessary to choose Ice-, Dragon-, or Fairy-type Pokémon, but a Pokémon that shares a type with these attacks will benefit from a same-type attack bonus, which will allow these attacks to deal an additional 20% damage.

If you have multiple Pokémon that fit the bill, choose the Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall stats. Remember that speed of victory affects how many Premier Balls you will receive at the conclusion of a successful Raid Battle, so bring your strongest Pokémon and defeat Regidrago as quickly as you can.

Make the Most of Premier Balls and Berries

After a successful Regidrago raid, you’ll have a limited number of Premier Balls you can use to catch Regidrago, so make each one count. You can earn extra Premier Balls for battling with friends and defeating Regidrago more quickly.

In an encounter with Regidrago, your chance of catching it is greatest when the target ring is small enough for you score Excellent throws. Throwing Curveballs can improve your chances even more. But work within your abilities—if you don’t think you can reliably make Excellent Curveball Throws, aim for Nice Throws or Great Throws rather than risk missing the target ring completely.

Regidrago isn’t going to make it easy on you by sitting still while you’re trying to catch it. Don’t waste your Premier Balls by throwing while it’s moving around. Watch Regidrago to get a feel for its cycle of movement and the pauses in between the cycles. During one of these pauses, wait for the target ring to reappear, and then throw as it starts to grow smaller to increase your odds of making a Great Throw or an Excellent Throw.

Berries can help you catch Regidrago. A Razz Berry will make Regidrago easter to catch, and a Golden Razz Berry will make it much easier to catch. If you find yourself failing to land any throws, a Nanab Berry will calm Regidrago, making its movements less erratic and allowing you to make precise throws more easily. If you need extra Regidrago Candy, using a Silver Pinap Berry will make Regidrago easier to catch and grant you extra Candy when you catch it.

Buddy Pokémon with a Buddy Level of Great Buddy or higher have the Catch Assist Perk. If a Pokémon—even a Legendary Pokémon—deflects a Poké Ball, your buddy might bounce it back for a second catch opportunity!

Like all Legendary Pokémon, Regidrago is tricky to catch, so don’t be discouraged if it escapes. Get a second wind by stocking up on useful items—like Max Potions, Max Revives, and Golden Razz Berries—and try again.

What To Do with Regidrago Once You’ve Caught It

Regidrago only recently began appearing in Pokémon GO, so it hasn’t quite carved out a place for itself in the GO Battle League or in raids. Many Trainers favor other Dragon-type Pokémon when forming their teams, but make no mistake—Regidrago still packs a punch! To make best use of Regidrago in the GO Battle League, you’ll want to teach it a second Charged Attack to give it broader coverage. And you’ll need lots of Stardust and Regidrago Candy to get it battle-ready, so be sure to take on Regidrago raids when you see them!

In addition, this is a great opportunity to catch Regidrago to transfer to Pokémon HOME, as the Dragon Orb Pokémon can be difficult to track down. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny Regidrago after completing the raid!

Good luck with your next Raid Battle, and remember to check back to Pokemon.com for more Pokémon GO, video game, and Pokémon TCG tips.