Just like in any game, Pokemon Go also has difficult to defeat type of opponents. In fact, it has been reported that the two of the hardest opponents that you could encounter in Pokemon Go are Team Go Rocket Boss Giovanni and his Shadow Mewtwo. Learning what their weaknesses are would definitely provide you a better and exciting gameplay.
To get to the boss Giovanni, you will need to go through Arlo, Sierra, Cliff and a lot of Grunts. Though you have surpassed a lot of obstacles to get to Giovanni, keep in mind that the boss is not easy to defeat. Hence, for you to be able to get pass through the Team Go Rocket Boss, you will have to plan ahead.
You will also have to go and battle with the Hoenn region’s Legendary duo Latios and Latios for you to reach Giovanni’s Shadow Mewtwo who is his lineup. In this article, we shall list down his roster, weaknesses and best counters.
Giovanni Pokemon Go Lineup & Counters
November of 2022, Giovanni’s Pokemon lineup has changed during the Team Go Rocket Takeover event. One of the most noticeable changes is that Shadow Mewtwo has been added to his team.
Giovanni’s Current Lineup in Pokemon Go
- Phase 1: Persian
- Phase 2: Nidoqueen/Steelix/Rhyperior
- Phase 3: Shadow Mewtwo
How to Beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go
As mentioned earlier, defeating Pokemon’s Team Go Rocket boss, Giovanni is difficult to defeat and for you to stand a chance to defeat it, you will have to learn the best counters to be able to target his roster’s weaknesses and for you to be able to deliver the final attack.
Giovanni would definitely throw his signature Pokemon – Persian. This Pokemon is one of his current lineup and the second Pokemon that he would throw would be random and the last one that you will have to defeat would be Shadow Mewtwo.
Giovanni Pokemon Go Counters Phase 1
Persian Counters
Persian is a normal and usual type of Pokemon. It is actually weak in terms of fighting attacks. Though that is the case, Persian is resistant to Ghost-type attacks. With this information, it would surely make it easier for you as to which Pokemon you would need to choose and use.
Here are some counters against Persian in Pokemon Go which would provide you better chance of winning and defeating it.
| Conkeldurr | Counter fast move and focus Blast charge move |
| Lucario | Counter fast move and Aura Sphere charge move |
| Machamp | Counter fast move and Dynamic Punch charge move |
| Hariyama | Counter fast move and Dynamic Punch charge move |
| Breloom | Counter fast move and Dynamic Punch charge move |
Nidoqueen Counters
Nidoqueen is weak when it is battled against Pokemon that has Ground, Psychic, Ice and Water-type of moves. Nidoqueen is actually a dual type of Pokemon. Particularly -Poison/Gound type. Hence, it is resistant to Electric, Bug Fairy, Poison, Fighting and Rock-type of attacks
| Glaceon | Ice Shard fast move and Avalanche charge move |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Ice Fang fast move and Avalanche charge move |
| Kyogre | Waterfall fast move and Surf charge move |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut fast move and Psychic/Psystrike charge move |
| Kyogre | Waterfall fast move and Surf charge move |
Steelix Counters
The Steelix is weak to fighting, fire, water and ground type of moves as it is a dual ground/steel type of Pokemon
| Conkeldurr | Counter fast move and Dynamic Punch Charge Move |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang fast move and Overheat charge move |
| Entei | Fire Fang fast move and Overheat charge move |
| Swampert | Water gun fast move and Hydro cannon charge move |
| Darmanitan | Fire Fang fast move and Overheat charge move |
Rhyperior Counters
The Rhyperior is weak against water and grass type of moves. It is weak against fighting, ground, ice and steel type of attacks as it is a ground/rock type of Pokemon.
| Torterra | Razon Leaf fast move and Frenzy Plant charge move |
| Zarude | Vine Whip fast move and Power Whip charge move |
| Kyogre | Waterfall fast move and Surf charge move |
| Empoleon | Waterfall fast move and Hydro Cannon charge move |
| Swampert | Mud Shot fast move and Hydro Cannon charge move |
Giovanni Pokemon Go Counters Phase 3
Shadow Mewtwo Counters
Shadow Mewtwo is weak against Bug, Ghost and dark-type of attacks. It is also resistant to fighting and psychic type of attack since Shadow Mewtwo is a psychic type of Pokemon.
| Hydreigon | Bite fast move and Brutal Swing charge move |
| Darkrai | Snarl fast move and Dark Pulse charge move |
| Chandelure | Hex fast move and Shadow ball charge move |
| Zarude | Bite fast move and Dark Pulse charge move |
| Hoopa | Astonish fast move and Shadow Ball charge move |
Giovanni is much more difficult to defeat compared to the Rocket Grunts and Leaders. His lineup would definitely affect your health bar quickly especially if you do not have the right counters. Do not worry as you could rematch the boss immediately. You could also change your roster to defeat him. If you have the right counters for his lineup, then, you would definitely beat and defeat him.
Best Team to Defeat Giovanni in Pokemon Go
If you wish to defeat Giovanni, it is important that you have the right team. We highly recommend that you set your team including Conkeldurr, Kyogre and Hydreigon.
Conkeldurr has a strong fighting-type of Pokemon. It will help you be able to defeat Giovanni’s Phase 1 – Persian. Kyogre is powerful enough to win over three of Giovanni’s phase 2 potential Pokemons. Hydreigon could defeat Shadow Mewtwo as Hydreigon is a strong dark and ghost type.
There are other good options as well such as Drakrai, Hoopa and Chandelure.
How to Find Giovanni in Pokemon Go
For you to defeat Giovanni, you will have to find it first. However, before you do, you would need to do the following:
- Defeat Team Rocket Grunts at PokeStops for you to be able to get six Mysterious Components and Team Rocket Radar
- Equip the Radar
- Defeat other three Team GO Rocket Leaders – Arlo, Cliff and Sierra
- Ensure that you complete Special Research tasks until you are able to receive Super Rocker Radar
- Equip the radar again and check out different PokeStops for you to be able to rule out potential decoy Giovannis.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you in defeating Giovanni.
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