Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo in Pokémon GO, Complete Guide to Shadow Pokémon and the Most Effective Counters
The Noxious Swamp event is making waves in Pokémon GO, and Team GO Rocket’s Leader Arlo is at the forefront, piloting those ominous Team GO Rocket Balloons. Known for his strategic Shadow Pokémon lineup, facing Arlo is a unique and thrilling battle that requires skill and knowledge.
These hovering Team GO Rocket balloons provide a gateway to engaging duels with various Team GO Rocket members. Remember, they only remain on the map for a short while, so be sure to tap them before they drift away.
Arlo stands tall as one of Team GO Rocket’s key leaders, alongside Cliff, Sierra, and Giovanni. Battling him can be a demanding task, requiring careful planning and understanding of his Shadow Pokémon lineup.
Here’s a guide to counter Arlo’s common Shadow Pokémon.
Arlo Shadow Pokemon and Best Counters
Arlo #1 Shadow line-up and counters
Aipom
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Lucario with Counter and Power Up Punch
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Crunch/Stone Edge
- Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Arlo #2 Shadow line-up and counters
Alakazam
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Brutal Swing
- Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
- Zoroark with Snarl and Foul Play
- Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Mismagius
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Brutal Swing
- Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
- Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
- Zoroark with Snarl and Foul Play
Sharpedo
- Torterra with Razor Leaf and Frenzy Plant.
- Lucario with Counter and aura Sphere.
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch.
- Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop.
- Virizion with Double Kick and Leaf Blade
Arlo #3 Shadow line-up and counters
Scizor
- Arcanine with Fire Fang and Flamethrower
- Charizard with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Entei with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Moltres with Fire Spin and Overheat
- Darmanitan with Fire Fang and Overheat
Snorlax
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Lucario with Counter and Power Up Punch
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Crunch/Stone Edge
- Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Magnezone
- Mamoswine with Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Rock Wrecker/Earthquake
- Lucario with Counter and Power Up Punch
- Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Excadrill with Mud Slap and Earthquake
The Noxious Swamp event has added an exciting dimension to Pokémon GO, bringing more opportunities to face Team GO Rocket’s Leader Arlo. His diverse Shadow Pokémon lineup challenges Trainers to bring their best strategies and counters.
Prepare well, Trainers. Arlo’s battles can be tough, but with the right Pokémon and moves, victory is within reach. Keep your Rocket Radars ready, watch out for those Team GO Rocket Balloons, and show Arlo your prowess in battle.
