Trainers, the Team Go Rocket takeover event in Pokemon Go has started. The Team Go Rocket Boss Giovanni is using different Shadow Pokemon, and we must defeat him to save Shadow Regice.
The Pokemon Go Team Go Rocket takeover event is a new event introduced in Pokemon Go. This event focuses on Team Go Rocket Grunts, Arlo, Sierra, Cliff, and Giovanni, and saving the Shadow Pokemon.
This time the Team Go Rocket Leaders Arlo, Cliff, and Sierra, and the Team Go Rocket Boss Giovanni are using different Shadow Pokemon. We must defeat Team Go Rocket and save the Shadow Pokemon.
The Team Go Rocket Boss Giovanni uses Shadow Persian, Nidoking, Kindra, Kingler, and Shadow Regice last. In order to save the Shadow Pokemon we must gather a team of Pokemon that can easily defeat the Leaders and Giovanni in battle. For that reason, we decided to test it out and find out what are the best counters against the new Shadow Pokemon.
Giovanni Counters March 2023
Slot 1 Shadow Pokemon
Shadow Persian
Counters:
- Mega Blaziken with Counter and Blaze Kick
- Mega Alakazam with Counter and Psychic
- Shadow Machamp with Karate Chop and Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Blaze Kick
- Terrakion with Double Kikc and Sacred Sword
- Ordinary Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
- Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
Slot 2 Shadow Pokemon
Shadow Nidoking
Counters:
- Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Psychic
- Mega Gardevoir with Confusion and Synchronoise
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Shadow Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
- Unbound Hoopa with Confusion and Psychic
- Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
- Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Surf
Shadow Kingdra
Counters:
- Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
- Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
- Shadow Latios with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw
- Haxorus with Dragon Tail and Dragon Claw
- Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Salamance with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shadow Kingler
Counters:
- Mega Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
- Mega Manectric with Thunder fang and Wild Charge
- Shadow Electivire with Thunder Shock Wild Charge
- Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Wild Charge
- Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
- Xurkitree with Spark and Discharge
- Deoxys Attack with Zen Headbutt and Zap Cannon
Slot 3 Shadow Pokemon
Shadow Regice
Counters:
- Solgaleo with Fire Spin and Psychic Fangs
- Buzzwole with Counter and Power-up Punch
- Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Fire Spin
- Jirachi with Charge Beam and Doom Desire
- Mega Scizor with Bullet Punch and X-Scissor
Make sure to follow our Giovanni guide and save Shadow Regice.
