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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!

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Team Rocket Invasions In Pokemon Go

Shadow Bagon Rocket Counters

Shadow Beldum Rocket Counters

Team Go Rocket has returned to its original strength after the Go Fest take over.

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. Jessie and James are here in a tag team battle for you to take on one after the other.

Giovanni has Shadow Suicune which you can obtain by finishing the 3rd Challenge Timed Research and using the Super Rocket Radar

Shadow Alakazam Rocket Counters

Shadow Dragonite Rocket Counters

Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters

Shadow Salamence Rocket Counters

Shadow Scizor Rocket Counters

Shadow Shiftry Rocket Counters

Shadow Swampert Rocket Counters

Shadow Torterra Rocket Counters

Shadow Tyranitar 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

Team Rocket Exectutive battle rewards are 1000 Stardust and two random picks from:

Unova Stone
Sinnoh Stone
Max Revive
Revive
Max Potion
Hyper Potion

You also 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 Dugtrio	Shadow Garchomp	Shadow Nidoking
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Suicune

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

Jessie

To protect the world from devastation!
To denounce the evils of truth and love!
Hey, do you want to join Team Rocket?
The Boss's Persian is so elegant...
Who are these Team GO Rocket Leaders, anyway?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Ekans
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Scyther
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Bagon

James

To unite all people within our nation!
To extend our reach to the stars above!
Hey, would you like to join Team Rocket?
You’ll regret this!
Surrender now, or prepare to fight!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Koffing
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sneasel
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Beldum

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 Pineco
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Blastoise	Shadow Charizard	Shadow Steelix
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Salamence	Shadow Scizor

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 Grimer
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electivire	Shadow Machamp	Shadow Omastar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Swampert	Shadow Torterra	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 Lapras
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Exeggutor	Shadow Lapras	Shadow Sharpedo
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alakazam	Shadow Houndoom	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 Shuckle	Shadow Venonat	Shadow Weedle
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Kakuna	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 Stunky
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sableye	Shadow Skuntank	Shadow Stunky
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Shiftry	Shadow Skuntank

Dragon Grunt ♀

ROAR! ...How'd that sound?

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

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Magnemite	Shadow Mareep
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Flaaffy	Shadow Magneton
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Electabuzz

Fighting Grunt ♀

This buff physique isn't just for show!

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

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

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

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Golbat	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Golbat	Shadow Scyther
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Gyarados

Ghost Grunt ♂

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

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

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Exeggcute	Shadow Turtwig
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gloom	Shadow Ivysaur	Shadow Weepinbell
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Shiftry	Shadow Victreebel	Shadow Vileplume

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Gligar
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Marowak	Shadow Pupitar	Shadow Vibrava
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Flygon	Shadow Gliscor

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Snover
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Snover
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Lapras

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

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

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Nidoran♀	Shadow Nidoran♂
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Golbat	Shadow Grimer	Shadow Muk
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Nidorina	Shadow Nidorino

Psychic Grunt ♂

Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Abra	Shadow Drowzee	Shadow Wobbuffet
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Drowzee	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Ralts
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Kadabra	Shadow Kirlia

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Omanyte	Shadow Shuckle
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Larvitar	Shadow Pupitar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pupitar	Shadow Tyranitar

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mudkip	Shadow Psyduck
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Golduck	Shadow Poliwhirl
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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