Unlocking the Secrets of Regirock’s Temple: A Comprehensive Guide
The enigmatic Regirock, one of the legendary titans, guards its chamber jealously. But fear not, intrepid trainers! Accessing its temple and facing this imposing Rock-type Pokémon requires a combination of knowledge, preparation, and precise execution. This guide will equip you with everything you need to unlock the secrets of Regirock’s Temple across various Pokémon games.
The Key to Entry: The Everstone and Location
The method to open Regirock’s Temple depends on the specific game you’re playing, but a key element remains consistent in the newer Pokémon games: the Everstone.
Pokémon Sword and Shield (Crown Tundra DLC):
- Locate Regirock’s Temple: This temple is found “far, far into the Giant’s Bed” in the Crown Tundra area. Travel to the far eastern edge of the area, taking the lower route through the Old Cemetery until you reach a river on your right. The temple entrance will be near this area.
- The Everstone Requirement: The clue etched on the temple reads: “Let the first Pokémon hold a never-changing stone.” This refers to the Everstone.
- Equip and Interact: Give an Everstone to the first Pokémon in your party. Then, approach the temple door and interact with it. If done correctly, the door will open, allowing you to enter and challenge Regirock.
Previous Generations (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald):
The method varies significantly in these older titles. Instead of the Everstone, it involves solving a puzzle within the Sealed Chamber.
- Accessing the Sealed Chamber: The first step is to find the Sealed Chamber, which is located underwater. You will need the HM Dive to access it.
- Solving the Braille Puzzle: Inside the Sealed Chamber, you’ll encounter Braille inscriptions. The inscriptions provide specific instructions:
- Ruby and Sapphire: After reading the Braille, walk two steps to the right and then two steps down. Use the HM Strength at this spot. The door will open.
- Emerald: The instruction differs slightly. After reading the Braille, the solution is: “Left, left, down, down. Then, use Rock Smash.”
Once these steps are completed, all three Regi caves, including Regirock’s, will unlock.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here’s a collection of frequently asked questions to further clarify the process of unlocking Regirock’s Temple and related topics:
1. Where can I find an Everstone in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
You can find an Everstone in Turffield.
2. What if I don’t have an Everstone in the Crown Tundra?
If you don’t have one, backtrack and obtain an Everstone before returning to Regirock’s Temple. Trading with another player is also an option.
3. Do I need to battle trainers or solve puzzles inside Regirock’s Temple?
In Sword and Shield, the temple itself primarily contains a single chamber where Regirock awaits. The main challenge is accessing the temple. In older games, you must solve a simple puzzle by walking a few steps and using Strength or Rock Smash.
4. What level is Regirock in Sword and Shield?
Regirock is typically around level 70 when encountered in the Crown Tundra.
5. What are Regirock’s weaknesses?
Regirock is a Rock-type Pokémon, making it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, and Grass type moves.
6. What is the best strategy for catching Regirock?
Bring a Pokémon with moves that inflict status conditions like paralysis or sleep. Weaken Regirock to low health (ideally 1 HP using a move like False Swipe), then inflict a status condition and use Ultra Balls or Timer Balls.
7. What is the significance of the Braille in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald?
The Braille inscriptions are crucial clues that provide the specific instructions needed to unlock the doors to all three Regi chambers in those games.
8. Do I need to unlock the Regi Doors in Sealed Chamber before catching Regirock?
Yes, for Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, you must unlock the Regi Doors in the Sealed Chamber before you can access Regirock.
9. Do I need Regirock to catch Regigigas?
In most games where Regigigas is available, you need to have Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in your party to encounter and catch it.
10. Where can I find Regice and Registeel?
Regice is located on the Snowslide Slope in the Crown Tundra. To open its temple door, you must have Cryogonal as the first Pokémon in your party. Registeel can be found in Giant’s Bed, in the middle region of the Crown Tundra.
11. Can I get both Regieleki and Regidrago in the same game?
No, you must choose between Regieleki and Regidrago. Once you choose one, the other cannot be caught in the same save file.
12. What is the quickest way to get all three Regis in Sword and Shield?
The fastest way is to trade with other players who have already caught the Regis. Alternatively, dedicate time to catching them yourself.
13. Where is Regirock’s Temple location in the Crown Tundra?
Regirock’s Temple is described as being “far, far into the Giant’s Bed“, and that’s more or less all the info you need. Head all the way to the far eastern end of the area, taking the lower route through the Old Graveyard until you reach a river on your right.
14. Why do I need Relicanth and Wailord to get Regi in old games?
Relicanth is also a pokemon that is only found while diving, in R/S. It could also be that as part-rock, Relicanth would be used to take the character to the ocean floor while Wailord, being extremely light and assumingly buoyant, is used for resurfacing.
15. Is there any educational value in playing Pokémon?
Absolutely! Pokémon games, like many video games, can promote strategic thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension (especially when navigating dialogue and clues), and even social skills through trading and battling with other players. To further explore the educational aspects of gaming, consider visiting the Games Learning Society website at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/. GamesLearningSociety.org offers a ton of awesome insight into how learning and video games can be integrated.
With this comprehensive guide and the answers to these frequently asked questions, you’re well-equipped to unlock the secrets of Regirock’s Temple and add this legendary titan to your Pokémon team! Happy catching!