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.
REGICE’s body was made during an ice age. The deep-frozen body can’t be melted, even by fire. This POKéMON controls frigid air of minus 328 degrees F.
REGICE cloaks itself with frigid air of negative 328 degrees F. Things will freeze solid just by going near this POKéMON. Its icy body is so cold, it will not melt even if it is immersed in magma.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x25-30% Ember 2x19-23% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Throw 2x34-42% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-46% Metal Claw 2x31-37% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x23-28% Ember 2x18-23% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 2x23-28% Arm Thrust 2x11-14% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x37-43% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Metal Claw 2x33-39% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Ember 2x16-20% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x45-53% Flamethrower 2x35-41% Ember 2x18-22% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Metal Claw 2x30-35% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x43-51% Flamethrower 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% Ember 2x16-19% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Numel builds →Overheat 2x40-48% Flamethrower 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% Ember 2x16-19% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x44-52% Flamethrower 2x35-42% Ember 2x17-21% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% Metal Claw 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x43-51% Flamethrower 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Ember 2x15-18% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Numel builds →Overheat 2x40-48% Flamethrower 2x28-33% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Ember 2x15-18% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x44-53% Flamethrower 2x36-42% Ember 2x16-20% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 2x36-42% Metal Claw 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x42-51% Flamethrower 2x31-37% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Ember 2x14-17% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Numel builds →Overheat 2x41-48% Flamethrower 2x28-34% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Ember 2x14-17% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x48-57% Fire Blast 2x42-50% Iron Tail 2x44-52% Flamethrower 2x34-40% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Metal Claw 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x42-50% Fire Blast 2x36-43% Flamethrower 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Numel builds →Overheat 2x40-48% Fire Blast 2x34-40% Flamethrower 2x28-33% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x45-53% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x47-56% Fire Blast 2x41-49% Iron Tail 2x44-52% Flamethrower 2x33-40% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x36-42% Metal Claw 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Torchic builds →Overheat 2x41-49% Fire Blast 2x36-42% Flamethrower 2x30-36% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Regice View Numel builds →Overheat 2x39-47% Fire Blast 2x33-40% Flamethrower 2x28-33% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Regice View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Regice View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt15-18% Explosion31-37% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Regice View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Regice View Vaporeon builds →Surf16-19% Ice Beam5-6% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Regice View Blastoise builds →Surf14-16% Rapid Spin8-9% Ice Beam5-5% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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
Ruby & Sapphire Regice Best Moveset
Quiet nature gives Regice the slow special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, flexible EVs split the difference, and Electric and Normal coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Regice best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Explosion
- 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 Normal and Fighting coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Regice in Ruby & Sapphire
You'll find Regice at Route 105 as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Regice in Ruby & Sapphire
Regice Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Explosion, and Thunder Wave. Ice Beam leads at 25% 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