Stats & Training
Regice's all-in on Sp. Def at the expense of Attack. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its body is made of ice from the ice age. It controls frigid air of -328 degrees Fahrenheit.
Its body is made of ice from the ice age. It controls frigid air of -328 degrees Fahrenheit.
Regice Weakness
Type-wise, Regice takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Regice's special bulk (base 200 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Tyranitar's Superpower hits Regice for 72-85%. Excadrill's Earthquake hits Regice for 46-55%. Volcarona deals 56-66% with Fire Blast.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Regice View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit18-21% Crunch36-42% Superpower 2x72-85% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Regice View Excadrill builds →Earthquake46-55% Rapid Spin15-18% Rock Slide 2x47-55% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Regice View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain13-15% Fire Blast 2x56-66% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Regice View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x108-127%KO Stone Edge 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Regice View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x79-93% Mach Punch 2x43-50% | ||
Black & White Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Regice is a Ice legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black & White Regice Best Moveset
Modest nature gives Regice the special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs split the difference, and Electric coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Regice best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Regice's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Blizzard and Ice Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Regice in Black & White
Regice doesn't appear in Black & White. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Regice is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Black & White.
Also found in:
Regice Guide
In Black & White, Regice is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a tank. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Regice. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Ice Body can work in specific setups.
In Black & White, Regice fills the tank role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Hiddenpowerfire, and Thunder Wave. Ice Beam leads at 20% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Regice has appeared in 15 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 8 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves