Giovanni is using Shadow Latias in the All-Hands Rocket Retreat Event! Get your Shadow Latias counters ready!

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Team Rocket Counters

Team Rocket has invaded Pokemon Go and Pokebattler is here to help you fight them off! Battles are 3v3 with you facing your 3 Pokemon off against Team Rocket's boosted Pokemon. These battles can be extremely challenging so make sure you prepare before you challenge them!

Team Rocket Grunts are not very difficult as they do not shield. Team Rocket Executives and Giovanni have higher stats and will shield the first two specials used. Resisting the quick attack and using Pokemon that can force the shadow Pokemon to use their shields is the best way to beat these tough foes!

Breaking News

Team Rocket Invasions In Pokemon Go

All-Hands Rocket Retreat

Shadow Latias Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using Shadow Latias from April 2nd to ???!

This is the first time Shadow Latias will be available.

Team Rocket Executives

Shadow Scizor Rocket Counters Shadow Gardevoir Rocket Counters Shadow Steelix Rocket Counters Shadow Charizard Rocket Counters Shadow Swampert Rocket Counters Shadow Tyranitar Rocket Counters Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters Shadow Nidoqueen Rocket Counters Shadow Shiftry Rocket Counters

Battle Executive Cliff, Executive Sierra and Executive Arlo in Team Rocket Battles

You need a Rocket Detector to discover a single Team Rocket Executive. To create one you need to defeat 6 grunts

Defeat Team Rocket Grunts to obtain a Mysterious Component
Use 6 Mysterious Components to create a Rocket Detector
Use the Rocket Detector to bring up a map showing where a Team Rocket Executive is

You will have the chance to catch a shiny Shadow Pokemon! Team Rocket Executives are significantly more difficult as they can use shields in battle.

Watch How To Build A Team Rocket Battle Party

Team Rocket Leaders

Team Rocket leaders feature more difficult fights including shielding! Make sure you are prepared for all Team Rocket has in store for you!

Giovanni

I will not tolerate your interference.
You cannot stop me...but I’m amused by your attempt.
Your professor has not prepared you for what is to come.
You’ve made it this far. Let me see just how strong you are.
You will never defeat Team GO Rocket.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Persian
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Kingler	Shadow Nidoking	Shadow Rhyperior
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Latias

Decoy Grunt ♀

Fooled ya, twerp.
I can’t believe you fell for it!
In the name of the boss, I’ll destroy you!
You’ll never get to him!
It feels good to see you disappointed.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Bellsprout
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Raticate	Shadow Weepinbell
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Raticate	Shadow Snorlax

Executive Arlo

It’s time to learn your place in the world.
I never lose.
Prepare yourself for a world of hurt.
Arrogance leads to failure.
Your defeat comes on swift wings.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Exeggcute
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Exeggutor	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Salamence
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gardevoir	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Steelix

Executive Cliff

My strength comes from my loyalty to Team GO Rocket.
I will do anything and everything for Team GO Rocket.
I owe the boss my life. I’d do anything for him.
Team GO Rocket saved me. It’s time to return the favor!
Add my name to your list of weaknesses.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Cubone
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electivire	Shadow Luxray	Shadow Omastar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Charizard	Shadow Swampert	Shadow Tyranitar

Executive Sierra

I envy you—you get to battle me!
This will be a battle I’m sure you’ll never forget.
You already know this, but you don’t stand a chance.
You can’t possibly match my skill, dear.
I do hope you like the taste of failure!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Drowzee
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Blaziken	Shadow Lapras	Shadow Sharpedo
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Nidoqueen	Shadow Shiftry

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Team Rocket Grunts

Team Rocket grunts are easier fights with no shields.

Starter Grunt

Don't bother - I've already won
Get ready to be defeated
Winning is for winners

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Bulbasaur	Shadow Charmander	Shadow Squirtle
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Charmeleon	Shadow Ivysaur	Shadow Wartortle
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Blastoise	Shadow Charizard	Shadow Venusaur

Hard Grunt

Don't bother - I've already won
Get ready to be defeated
Winning is for winners

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Snorlax
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gardevoir	Shadow Poliwrath	Shadow Snorlax
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Gyarados	Shadow Snorlax

Bug Grunt ♂

Go, my super bug Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Venomoth	Shadow Weedle
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Beedrill	Shadow Skorupi
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Forretress	Shadow Pinsir	Shadow Scizor

Dark Grunt ♀

Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Rattata	Shadow Stunky
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Raticate	Shadow Skuntank
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alola Raticate	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Honchkrow

Dragon Grunt ♀

ROAR! ...How'd that sound?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Dratini
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Exeggutor	Shadow Dragonair	Shadow Flygon
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonair	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Flygon

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mareep	Shadow Voltorb
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electrode	Shadow Flaaffy	Shadow Voltorb
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Electrode

Fairy Grunt ♀

Check out my cute Pokémon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Ralts	Shadow Snubbull
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Granbull	Shadow Kirlia	Shadow Snubbull
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Granbull	Shadow Kirlia

Fighting Grunt ♀

This buff physique isn't just for show!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Machop	Shadow Makuhita
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmonlee
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmonlee	Shadow Machoke

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Charmander	Shadow Cyndaquil	Shadow Numel
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Camerupt	Shadow Quilava
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Camerupt	Shadow Ninetales	Shadow Typhlosion

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Starly	Shadow Murkrow	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Golbat	Shadow Staravia
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Staraptor

Ghost Grunt ♂

Ke... ke... ke... ke... ke... ke!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Misdreavus	Shadow Sableye
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Banette	Shadow Sableye	Shadow Shuppet
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Banette	Shadow Dusknoir	Shadow Sableye

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Cacnea	Shadow Chikorita
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Cacturne
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Meganium

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Hippopotas
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Camerupt	Shadow Hippopotas
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Camerupt	Shadow Hippowdon

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Sandshrew	Shadow Swinub
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Sandslash	Shadow Snorunt	Shadow Snover
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Cloyster	Shadow Lapras

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Bidoof	Shadow Rattata
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Bibarel	Shadow Loudred	Shadow Raticate
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Bibarel	Shadow Exploud

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Nidoran♀	Shadow Nidorina	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Nidorino	Shadow Weezing
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Muk	Shadow Weezing

Psychic Grunt ♂

Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Girafarig	Shadow Ralts
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Girafarig	Shadow Kadabra
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alakazam	Shadow Girafarig	Shadow Hypno

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Shuckle	Shadow Sudowoodo
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Anorith	Shadow Lileep	Shadow Larvitar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pupitar

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mudkip	Shadow Totodile
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Croconaw	Shadow Marshtomp
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Feraligatr	Shadow Swampert

Water Grunt ♂

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Magikarp
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Magikarp
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gyarados	Shadow Magikarp

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