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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

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Shadow Lugia Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using Shadow Lugia from November 8th to ???!

This is the first time Shadow Lugia will be available.

Team Rocket Executives

Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters Shadow Marowak Rocket Counters Shadow Scizor 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

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 Lugia

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 Bagon
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Cradily	Shadow Lapras	Shadow Mawile
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gardevoir	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Snorlax

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 Crobat	Shadow Machamp	Shadow Venusaur
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Arcanine	Shadow Charizard	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 Nidoran♀
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Beedrill	Shadow Slowbro	Shadow Vileplume
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Marowak	Shadow Nidoqueen

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 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 Houndour	Shadow Poochyena
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Nuzleaf	Shadow Sableye
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Sharpedo	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 Electrike	Shadow Electrode	Shadow Magnemite
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Electabuzz	Shadow Magneton
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Magneton

Fairy Grunt ♀

Check out my cute Pokémon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Snubbull	Shadow Ralts	Shadow Whismur
Pokemon #2	#2	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
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Makuhita	Shadow Machop
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Hariyama	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmonlee

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Charmander	Shadow Cyndaquil	Shadow Vulpix
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Charmeleon	Shadow Magmar
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Arcanine	Shadow Ninetales

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	Shadow Shuppet
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sableye	Shadow Shuppet
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Banette	Shadow Sableye

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Cacnea	Shadow Chikorita	Shadow Turtwig
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Ivysaur	Shadow Tangela
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Bellossom	Shadow Vileplume

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Cubone	Shadow Hippopotas	Shadow Sandshrew
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sandslash
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Flygon	Shadow Marowak

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

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

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Bidoof	Shadow Rattata	Shadow Teddiursa
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Bibarel	Shadow Raticate
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Bibarel	Shadow Raticate	Shadow Ursaring

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 Abra	Shadow Ralts
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Metang
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alakazam	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Metang

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Larvitar
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Anorith	Shadow Lileep
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pupitar	Shadow Tyranitar

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mudkip	Shadow Psyduck	Shadow Totodile
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Wartortle	Shadow Shellder
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Slowbro	Shadow Slowking

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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