Regigigas (Pokémon)

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Regigigas
Colossal Pokémon
レジギガス
Regigigas
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Regigigas



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Slow Start Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
12'02" 3.7 m
Regigigas
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Weight
925.9 lbs. 420.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
220
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
302
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Regigigas
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HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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0
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
0
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Regigigas (Japanese: レジギガス Regigigas) is a Normal-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

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

Regigigas is the creator of the legendary giants, often viewed as their leader by fans.

Biology

Regigigas in its slumbering state.

Regigigas is a large, white, golem-like Pokémon. It has large yellow bands on its shoulders and wrists, and a yellow sloping section on its chest that appears to be its head. This section contains seven black circular "eyes" arranged in a specific pattern. The pattern is Regigigas's way of showing its anger; its eyes glow red when it is provoked. It has six gems around around its head, the upper ones are red, the middle ones are cyan, and the bottom ones are gray. Regigigas has long arms, with three fairly human-like white fingers, and short legs. Its body is covered in black stripes, and it has large bushes of moss growing in its back and feet.

Regigigas is an extremelly skilled craftsman. Long ago, it created five golems in its image and brought them to life. It used ice, rocks, magma, a cluster of electric energy, and crystallized dragon energy to create these golems. They'd be known as the Legendary Pokémon Regice, Regirock, Registeel, Regieleki, and Regidrago. Regigigas is also capable of controlling these legendary giants, even if they already belong to a Trainer. It can also survive extreme conditions as it is able to work with the boiling temperatures of magma as well as frigid ice (−328 °F / −200 °C). When Regigigas is disturbed from its slumber, it goes on a rampage and shoots powerful beams of energy. When it is befriended however, it'll become a calm and gentle giant. According to an enduring Sinnoh legend, Regigigas's strength enables it to pull landmasses together and bind them with ropes. This is what created the regions of the Pokémon world. At some point, Regigigas transformed itself into a stone of life and fell into a deep sleep inside the Snowpoint Temple. In order to protect it, Regice, Regirock, and Registeel transformed into three guardian pillars made of the basic elements of rock, ice, and steel, which were sealed as well. It can be reawakened by the reuniting the legendary giants once again in front of Regigigas's resting place.

Regigigas is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Crush Grip. Prior to Generation IX, Slow Start was its signature Ability.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
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 Unova
#—
Black It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
White
Black 2 It is said to have made Pokémon that look like itself from a special ice mountain, rocks, and magma.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#229
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.*
Brilliant Diamond There is an enduring legend that states this Pokémon towed continents with ropes.
Shining Pearl
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
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Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Snowpoint Temple (requires Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in the player's party) (Only one)
Platinum
Snowpoint Temple (requires Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in the player's party) (Only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Twist Mountain (requires Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in the player's party) (Only one)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Island Cave (requires Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in the player's party) (Only one)MorningDay
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Trade
Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Trade
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed (Max Raid Battle) (requires the five legendary giants in the player's party) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Snowpoint Temple (requires Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in the player's party) (Only one)
Legends: Arceus
Alabaster Icelands: Snowpoint Temple (requires the Stone, Icicle, and Iron Plates) (Only one)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Pokémon HOMEVersion 3.0.0+


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Aegis Cave (Regigigas Chamber)
MD Sky
Aegis Cave (Regigigas Chamber)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple
Rumble
Bright Beach
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: All (Random Legendary Encounters)
Rumble U
Melodious Woodland: A Colossal Throwdown
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Colossal Forest: Stage 4
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (Special Boss)
Super MD
Triangle Temple
Picross
Area 29: Stage 09
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Arceus Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Regigigas Appears
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Palmer & Regigigas


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Movie Regigigas Japanese Japan 100 June 20 to August 31, 2008
DP Toys "R" Us Regigigas English United States 100 March 8 to 21, 2009
DP Nintendo of Korea Regigigas Korean South Korea 100 June 20 to 21, 2009
DPPt Summer 2009 Regigigas Spanish Spain 100 July 11 to August 30, 2009
DPPt Summer 2009 Regigigas Italian Italy 100 July 18 to 19, 2009
DPPt Summer 2009 Regigigas English Europe 100 July 25 to September 7, 2009
DPPt Summer 2009 Regigigas German Germany 100 August 29 to October 4, 2009
DPPt Summer 2009 Regigigas French France 100 September 18 to 20, 2009;
November 2, 2009
S Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas American region Online 60 March 16 to June 28, 2018
US Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas American region Online 100 March 16 to June 28, 2018
S Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas PAL region Nintendo Network 60 March 1 to 24, 2018
US Legendary Pokémon Celebration Regigigas PAL region Nintendo Network 100 March 1 to 24, 2018
BDSP Ten'i Village Regigigas All Online 100 June 1 to July 31, 2022
LA Ten'i Village Regigigas All Online 100 June 1 to July 31, 2022

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Custap Berry Custap Berry (100%) Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Regigigas is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
066 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
1212 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1818 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
2424 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
3030 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100100% 20
3636 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20
4242 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100100% 10
4848 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
5454 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
6060 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
6666 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10
7272 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
7878 Crush Grip Normal Physical 0000 100100% 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM046Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM178Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM179Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM186Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10
TM189Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM225Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Regigigas
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Regigigas
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Side game data

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 Super Mystery Dungeon
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Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Triangle Temple
Connected to: Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Ferroseed, Diancie
Connection Orb Set: 18

Phrases
Normal They say I move really slowl-
Low HP (< 50%) They are...too fast...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist: Normal PA.png
Normal
Field move: None
Browser entry R-267
It creates a shock wave with every step. It throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist:
(present)
Normal Assist.png
Normal
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-292
It launches powerful beams and lets loose shock waves as it walks.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush486Body.png Walking Speed: 1.1 seconds Base HP: 61
Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 90 - 150 Raise Max Level.png 20

#354
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Hyper Punch
Sometimes deals even more damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Shot Out


Pokémon GO
GO486.png Base HP: 221 Base Attack: 287 Base Defense: 210
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt, Hidden Power
Charged Attacks: Giga Impact, Focus Blast, Thunder, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

In Pokémon GO, Regigigas can be obtained by completing the Ticketed Special Research, A Colossal Discovery or by defeating Giovanni.

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 486.png Spr b 4d 486.png Spr 4p 486.png Spr b 4p 486.png Spr 4h 486.png Spr b 4h 486.png
Spr 4d 486 s.png Spr b 4d 486 s.png Spr 4p 486 s.png Spr b 4p 486 s.png Spr 4h 486 s.png Spr b 4h 486 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 486.png Spr b 5b 486.png Spr 5b2 486.png Spr b 5b2 486.png
Spr 5b 486 s.png Spr b 5b 486 s.png Spr 5b2 486 s.png Spr b 5b2 486 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 486.png
Spr b 6x 486.png
Spr 6o 486.png
Spr b 6o 486.png
Spr 6x 486 s.png
Spr b 6x 486 s.png
Spr 6o 486 s.png
Spr b 6o 486 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 486.png
Spr b 7s 486.png
Spr 7s 486.png
Spr b 7s 486.png
Spr 7s 486 s.png
Spr b 7s 486 s.png
Spr 7s 486 s.png
Spr b 7s 486 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 486.png
Spr 8a 486 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
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486MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Regigigas images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Regigigas in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Regigigas debuted in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It lives in a temple in the mountains of Ten'i Village and had been asleep for centuries, subsequently having moss growing on its feet and shoulders. 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 its 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 and commanded a herd of dozens of Mamoswine to hold the glacier back. Once the crisis was resolved, Regigigas returned to its temple. It was last seen using Hyper Beam on Team Rocket during the ending credits.

Regigigas made its animated series debut in Pillars of Friendship! at the Snowpoint Temple. J wanted to steal it, and a result, it was rudely awakened. It went on a rampage afterwards, using Hyper Beam on anything. It even used Confuse Ray to control Brandon's set of legendary giants and force them to help it. At the end of the episode, it healed Brandon and his giants using Hidden Power to restore them from their petrification. It was then taken back to the temple to return to its slumber.

In Chasing to the Finish!, a Dynamax Regigigas was awakened in the Crown Tundra after Project Mew succeeded in gathering all the legendary giants together.

Minor appearances

In Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Meowth's boss fantasy featured a Regigigas.

A Regigigas appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Regigigas was summoned by a Hoopa Unbound in Dahara City one hundred years prior to the events of the movie, alongside a Reshiram and Zekrom. The three fought Hoopa, but were easily defeated and sent back through portals to their original homes.

Pokédex entries

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

Pokémon Generations

In The Adventure, a wild Regigigas was awakened in the Snowpoint Temple by a nearby battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Probopass. It proceeded to easily smack Probopass aside, shrug off Pikachu's Electric attack, and retaliate with a devastating attack of its own.

GOTCHA!

A Regigigas briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Regigigas in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

A Regigigas appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Regigigas appeared in PMDP33.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Reg

Regigigas's silhouette was first seen inside the Snowpoint Temple in Bogging Down Quagsire. When Platinum, Maylene, and Candice were about to freeze in a blizzard following their defeat at the hands of Jupiter, it was the one who carried them to safety. Whilst in her trance, Platinum unconsciously rolled over an empty Poké Ball to the creature, and it ended up in her bag before choosing to join Diamond in an effort to stop Dialga and Palkia's clash. It was later named "Reg."

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Hareta's Regigigas

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Hareta captures Regigigas by persuading it to help him stop Team Galactic. It first appeared in A Novel Test!!

In the TCG

Main article: Regigigas (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Regigigas appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

Origin

Regigigas seems to be based on the golems of Hebrew legend. Specifically, Regigigas seems to have parallels to the Legendary Golem of Prague, whose immense power also intimidated people, and which ultimately resulted in it being subdued and sealed away. The seven dots on Regigigas's face may be based on the Braille alphabet, which was necessary to use in order to encounter the legendary giants for the first time in the Sealed Chamber, possibly alluding to the writing placed on the forehead of Hebrew golems.

Alternatively, Regigigas may be based on the Titans of Greek mythology, with it being sealed away likely being a reference to the aftermath of the titanomachy, which resulted in the titans being imprisoned in the underworld.

Regigigas also shares some similarities with the Daidarabotchi, a gigantic yōkai. Regigigas's Pokédex entries seem to reference the Kunibiki myth, which describes how Oumitsunu, a demigod said to have the strength and size of a Daidarabotchi, pulled huge chunks of land via ropes to expand his kingdom.

Regigigas's three pairs of eyes might represent its servant golems that were introduced before it: the red pair might represent Regirock, the blue pair might represent Regice, and the gray pair might represent Registeel. Its overall form also resembles that of a Blemmyes.

Name origin

Regigigas may be a combination of regis (Latin for royal) and gigas (Latin for giant).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese レジギガス Regigigas From regis and gigas
France Flag.png French Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 레지기가스 Regigigas Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 雷吉奇卡斯 Léijíqíkǎsī Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 雷吉奇卡斯 Lèuihgātkèikāsī Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


See also

External links

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