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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

November 2022 Team GO Rocket Takeover

Shadow Mewtwo Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using Shadow Mewtwo from November 14th 12:00 am to November 17th 8pm local time!

Shadow Mewtwo is the best raid attacker in the game. Make sure to get yours before its gone!

Frustration can be TM'd away on all shadow pokemon during this event so don't forget to get rid of Frustration!

Team Rocket Executives

Shadow Dragonite Rocket Counters Shadow Granbull Rocket Counters Shadow Scizor Rocket Counters Shadow Aerodactyl Rocket Counters Shadow Camerupt Rocket Counters Shadow Tyranitar Rocket Counters Shadow Cradily Rocket Counters Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters Shadow Snorlax 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 Nidoqueen	Shadow Rhyperior	Shadow Steelix
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Mewtwo

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 Mawile
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Charizard	Shadow Salamence	Shadow Staraptor
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Granbull	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 Machop
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Amoonguss	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Pinsir
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Aerodactyl	Shadow Camerupt	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 Sableye
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Flygon	Shadow Honchkrow
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Cradily	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Snorlax

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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 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 Purrloin	Shadow Alola Rattata
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Raticate	Shadow Stunky
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Honchkrow	Shadow Alola Raticate

Dragon Grunt ♀

ROAR! ...How'd that sound?

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

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mareep	Shadow Shinx
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Voltorb
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Luxray

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 Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmonlee	Shadow Makuhita
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmonlee
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 Cyndaquil	Shadow Numel
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Quilava
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Camerupt	Shadow Ninetales	Shadow Typhlosion

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Ducklett	Shadow Natu	Shadow Starly
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 Golett
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Banette	Shadow Dusclops
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Banette	Shadow Dusknoir	Shadow Golurk

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

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

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Diglett	Shadow Hippopotas
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Diglett	Shadow Hippopotas
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Golem	Shadow Hippowdon	Shadow Onix

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 Snover
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Cloyster	Shadow Lapras

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Patrat	Shadow Rattata	Shadow Whismur
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Bidoof	Shadow Loudred	Shadow Raticate
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Raticate	Shadow Ursaring

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

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

Psychic Grunt ♂

Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Natu
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Girafarig	Shadow Ralts
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alakazam	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Metang

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Onix	Shadow Sudowoodo
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Anorith	Shadow Lileep
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Golem	Shadow Onix

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Wailmer	Shadow Totodile
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Croconaw
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Feraligatr	Shadow Wailord

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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