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Team GO Rocket Counters

Team GO 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 GO Rocket's boosted Pokemon. These battles can be extremely challenging so make sure you prepare before you challenge them!

Team GO Rocket Grunts are not very difficult as they do not shield. Team GO 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 GO Rocket Invasions In Pokemon Go

May 2025 Team GO Rocket Takeover

Shadow Dialga GO Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using Shadow Dialga starting May 14th!

Team Rocket Executives

Shadow Metagross GO Rocket Counters Shadow Scizor GO Rocket Counters Shadow Alola Muk GO Rocket Counters Shadow Drapion GO Rocket Counters Shadow Nidoqueen GO Rocket Counters Shadow Houndoom GO Rocket Counters Shadow Crobat GO Rocket Counters Shadow Tyranitar GO Rocket Counters Shadow Machamp GO 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.

Shadow Tier 5Shadow Legendary Raid

Shadow Legendary raids are extremely difficult but are the best way to obtain strong pokemon! They are in person only raids that are often done with groups of 5-10 level 30-50 players. Some intrepid experts have done some of these raids with as few as 2-3 players. The Campfire feature is a great way to find other players for these very difficult raids

Boss	CP	Att	Def	HP

Shadow Regice

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Team GO Rocket Leaders

Team GO Rocket leaders feature more difficult fights including shielding! Make sure you are prepared for all Team GO 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 Kingdra	Shadow Nidoking	Shadow Rhyperior
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Palkia

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 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 Annihilape	Shadow Machoke	Shadow Marowak
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Tyranitar	Shadow Machamp

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 Alola Grimer
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gyarados	Shadow Dugtrio	Shadow Slowbro
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Metagross	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Alola Muk

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 Skorupi
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Ferrothorn	Shadow Milotic	Shadow Ninetales
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Drapion	Shadow Nidoqueen	Shadow Houndoom

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Team GO Rocket Grunts

Team GO 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 Snivy	Shadow Tepig	Shadow Oshawott
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Servine	Shadow Pignite	Shadow Dewott
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Serperior	Shadow Emboar	Shadow Samurott

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

Bug Grunt ♂

Go, my super bug Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Scyther	Shadow Caterpie	Shadow Venipede
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Anorith	Shadow Shelmet	Shadow Karrablast
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Beedrill	Shadow Forretress	Shadow Scizor

Dark Grunt ♀

Wherever there is light, there is also shadow.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Rattata	Shadow Cacnea	Shadow Stunky
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Raticate	Shadow Alola Muk
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alola Muk	Shadow Skuntank

Dragon Grunt ♀

ROAR! ...How'd that sound?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Dratini	Shadow Gible	Shadow Bagon
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Exeggutor	Shadow Dragonair	Shadow Gabite
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Salamence	Shadow Garchomp

Fairy Grunt ♀

Check out my cute Pokémon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Vulpix	Shadow Mawile	Shadow Snubbull
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Snubbull	Shadow Granbull	Shadow Kirlia
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alola Ninetales	Shadow Granbull	Shadow Gardevoir

Fighting Grunt ♀

This buff physique isn't just for show!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Machop	Shadow Timburr	Shadow Mankey
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Hitmonlee	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Gurdurr
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Conkeldurr	Shadow Infernape	Shadow Toxicroak

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Tepig	Shadow Darumaka	Shadow Vulpix
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Pignite	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Ninetales
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Emboar	Shadow Darmanitan

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Pidgey	Shadow Taillow	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gligar	Shadow Swellow	Shadow Zubat
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pidgeot	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Archeops

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Snivy	Shadow Snover	Shadow Hoppip
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Servine	Shadow Ferrothorn	Shadow Lileep
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Serperior	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Vileplume

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Rhyhorn	Shadow Wooper	Shadow Drilbur
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Rhyhorn	Shadow Vibrava	Shadow Donphan
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Whiscash	Shadow Flygon	Shadow Torterra

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Sneasel	Shadow Alola Sandshrew	Shadow Spheal
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Ninetales	Shadow Sealeo	Shadow Froslass
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Glalie	Shadow Abomasnow	Shadow Froslass

Steel Grunt ♂

You’re no match for my iron will!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Sandshrew	Shadow Alola Diglett	Shadow Ferroseed
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Skarmory	Shadow Lairon	Shadow Metang
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alola Sandslash	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Aggron

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Bidoof	Shadow Stantler	Shadow Bunnelby
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Rattata	Shadow Meowth	Shadow Diggersby
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ursaring	Shadow Raticate	Shadow Exploud

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Koffing	Shadow Trubbish	Shadow Croagunk
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Nidorina	Shadow Nidorino
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Weezing	Shadow Toxicroak	Shadow Amoonguss

Psychic Grunt ♂

Are you scared of psychics that use unseen power?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Gothita	Shadow Solosis
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gothorita	Shadow Duosion	Shadow Wobbuffet
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gallade	Shadow Reuniclus	Shadow Metagross

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Roggenrola	Shadow Archen	Shadow Tirtouga
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Tirtouga	Shadow Shieldon	Shadow Cranidos
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Golem	Shadow Archeops	Shadow Carracosta

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Oshawott	Shadow Horsea	Shadow Barboach
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Dewott	Shadow Seadra	Shadow Cloyster
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Samurott	Shadow Whiscash	Shadow Carracosta

Water Grunt ♂

These waters are treacherous!

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

Ghost Grunt ♂

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

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Duskull	Shadow Gastly	Shadow Golett
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sableye	Shadow Haunter	Shadow Golett
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gengar	Shadow Alola Marowak	Shadow Froslass

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Magnemite	Shadow Blitzle	Shadow Joltik
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Geodude	Shadow Voltorb	Shadow Electabuzz
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ampharos	Shadow Luxray	Shadow Galvantula

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