Regigigas (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Regigigas (disambiguation).

Regigigas Colossal Pokémon レジギガス Regigigas #0486 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 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 925.9 lbs. 420.0 kg Regigigas 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 220 Gen. IV Unknown IV 302 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Regigigas 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 spots that are apart from its eyes, which appear to be gemstones. These gemstones seem to represent the original three legendary giants, with red gems representing Regirock, blue gems indicating Regice, and silver gems representing Registeel. 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 a skilled craftsman. It created golems out of inanimate objects and elemental energies in its image, bringing them to life. Regigigas is also capable of controlling these legendary giants, even if they already belong to a different 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 is calm and gentle, as seen in Pillars of Friendship!. According to Sinnoh legend, Regigigas's strength enables it to move continents. Regigigas can be summoned or awakened by the legendary giants.

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

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Regigigas appears as a statue, along with four Bronzong and four Hitmonlee, in Aegis Cave. When the player's team and Team Charm reach them, the statues come to life and battle the two teams. After being defeated, Regigigas rises again and smashes the ground with its fist, causing the earth outside to heave up and reveal the entrance to the Concealed Ruins. Afterward, Regigigas can be battled again and recruited.

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 #— 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 (100%)	Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 110		170 - 217	330 - 424
Attack: 160		148 - 233	292 - 460
Defense: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

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  TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM189 TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM225 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 Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon 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 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 Field move: (present) (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 Walking Speed: 1.1 seconds Base HP: 61 Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 70
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 90 - 150 20 #354 Hyper Punch Sometimes deals even more damage. Swappable Skill(s): Shot Out
Pokémon GO 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, Frustration, Return

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

Evolution data

Unevolved Regigigas  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Regigigas images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Regigigas in the anime

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 main 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

Regigigas in 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

• Due to its Ability weakening it, Regigigas has more in common with Slaking than it does with other Legendary Pokémon. They share the same Normal type, the same base stat total of 670, the same base Attack stat of 160, and Abilities that limit their power.
  • Regigigas and Slaking also have the highest base Attack stat of all Normal-type Pokémon.
• Regigigas is the only one of the legendary giants not to have its type referenced in its name.
• In Platinum, 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 an event.
• In Generation IV, Regigigas is the only Pokémon required to acquire the diploma that cannot be obtained without the use of Pal Park or an event, even with all Generation IV titles. This limitation occurs because Regigigas cannot be obtained without the use of the other legendary giants, which in turn cannot be obtained without either transferring them from Generation III or obtaining them in Platinum with an event Regigigas.
• Regigigas is the only Generation IV Legendary Pokémon whose Attack stat is higher than its Special Attack stat.
• Regigigas, Magikarp, and Gyarados are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild at the lowest and highest levels.
  • Regigigas is the lowest-leveled Legendary Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild, being level 1 when fought in Pokémon Platinum.
  • Regigigas also has the highest level of any scripted Pokémon encounter in the wild at level 100 in the The Crown Tundra, tied with the Shadow Giratina in Ramanas Park in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
• In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Regigigas has the widest overworld sprite of all Pokémon.
• Regigigas and Eternatus have very similar category names in Japanese, with the only difference being in how they're written: Regigigas's category name is in hiragana (きょだいポケモン), while Eternatus's category name is in katakana (キョダイポケモン). In either case, the category name is pronounced the same: Kyodai Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Regigigas is the only Legendary Pokémon whose research tasks for the Pokédex do not involve seeing it use its signature move.

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 Japanese レジギガス Regigigas From regis and gigas French Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name German Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name Italian Regigigas Same as English/Japanese name Korean 레지기가스 Regigigas Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雷吉奇卡斯 Léijíqíkǎsī Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 雷吉奇卡斯 Lèuihgātkèikāsī Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi रेजिगिगस Regigigas Transcription of its English/Japanese name Russian Реджигигас Redjigigas Transcription of English name Thai เรจิกิกัส Rechikikat Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Reg
• Hareta's Regigigas
• Legendary giants
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

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See also: Mythical Pokémon

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