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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

Shadow Ho-Oh Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using
Shadow Ho-Oh from June 17th to September 1st 2021!

This is the first time

Shadow Ho-Oh will be available.

Shadow Seedot Rocket Counters

Shadow Sneasel Rocket Counters

Shadow Venonat Rocket Counters

Team Go Rocket has returned again February 2nd 2021 with a new set of squads to battle

Team Go Rocket is currently in balloons to bring the Team GO Rocket battles to you. Look in the skies for the Team Go Rocket Balloons.

Shadow Drapion Rocket Counters

Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters

Shadow Kingdra Rocket Counters

Shadow Magnezone Rocket Counters

Shadow Scizor Rocket Counters

Shadow Sharpedo Rocket Counters

Shadow Torterra Rocket Counters

Shadow Tyranitar Rocket Counters

Shadow Vileplume 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 Garchomp	Shadow Kangaskhan	Shadow Nidoking
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ho-Oh

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 Venonat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Manectric	Shadow Ursaring
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Magnezone	Shadow Vileplume

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 Seedot
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Hariyama	Shadow Kingler	Shadow Poliwrath
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Torterra	Shadow Tyranitar	Shadow Sharpedo

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 Sneasel
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Gliscor	Shadow Granbull
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Drapion	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Kingdra

Custom Team Rocket Counters

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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 Anorith	Shadow Shuckle	Shadow Skorupi
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Pinsir	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Venomoth
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Beedrill	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Scyther

Dark Grunt ♀

Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Poochyena	Shadow Murkrow
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Mightyena	Shadow Sableye
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Shiftry

Dragon Grunt ♀

ROAR! ...How'd that sound?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Dratini
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Dragonair	Shadow Flygon
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gyarados	Shadow Dragonite

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Electrike	Shadow Mareep
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Flaaffy
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Electabuzz

Fairy Grunt ♀

Check out my cute Pokémon!

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

Fighting Grunt ♀

This buff physique isn't just for show!

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

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Houndour	Shadow Magmar	Shadow Vulpix
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Magmar	Shadow Ninetales
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Arcanine	Shadow Charmeleon	Shadow Ninetales

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Starly	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Golbat	Shadow Staravia
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Gyarados

Ghost Grunt ♂

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

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

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Hoppip	Shadow Oddish	Shadow Tangela
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gloom	Shadow Skiploom	Shadow Tangela
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Shiftry	Shadow Victreebel	Shadow Vileplume

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Diglett	Shadow Swinub
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Marowak	Shadow Vibrava
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Flygon	Shadow Gliscor

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Snover	Shadow Spheal
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Cloyster	Shadow Sealeo	Shadow Swinub
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Cloyster	Shadow Lapras

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Teddiursa
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Porygon2	Shadow Raticate
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Porygon-Z	Shadow Snorlax

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

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

Psychic Grunt ♂

Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Exeggcute	Shadow Slowpoke	Shadow Wobbuffet
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Drowzee	Shadow Kadabra
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Exeggutor	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Kirlia

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Aron	Shadow Nosepass
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Lairon	Shadow Larvitar	Shadow Pupitar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pupitar	Shadow Tyranitar

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Horsea	Shadow Poliwag	Shadow Spheal
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Marshtomp	Shadow Quagsire
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Politoed	Shadow Poliwrath

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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