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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 Kyogre Rocket Counters

Giovanni is using Shadow Kyogre starting October 22nd!

Team Rocket Executives

Shadow Magnezone Rocket Counters Shadow Scizor Rocket Counters Shadow Snorlax Rocket Counters Shadow Dusknoir Rocket Counters Shadow Mamoswine Rocket Counters Shadow Tyranitar Rocket Counters Shadow Gyarados Rocket Counters Shadow Houndoom Rocket Counters Shadow Kingdra 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 Kingdra	Shadow Gardevoir
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Groudon

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 Zubat	Shadow Machop
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Aerodactyl	Shadow Kingdra	Shadow Gallade
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Crobat	Shadow Tyranitar	Shadow Cradily

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 Cacnea	Shadow Bagon
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Charizard	Shadow Hypno	Shadow Golurk
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Salamence

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 Tentacool	Shadow Trapinch
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Sableye	Shadow Milotic	Shadow Honchkrow
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alakazam	Shadow Victreebel	Shadow Houndoom

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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 Treecko	Shadow Torchic	Shadow Mudkip
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Grovyle	Shadow Combusken	Shadow Marshtomp
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Sceptile	Shadow Blaziken	Shadow Swampert

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 Shuckle	Shadow Dwebble
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Weedle	Shadow Shuckle	Shadow Skorupi
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 Houndour	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 Bagon	Shadow Gible
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 Ralts	Shadow Mawile
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 Hisuian Sneasel	Shadow Makuhita
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Hitmonlee	Shadow Hitmonchan	Shadow Hitmontop
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Machamp	Shadow Infernape	Shadow Toxicroak

Fire Grunt ♀

Do you know how hot Pokemon fire breath can get?

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Chimchar	Shadow Darumaka
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Monferno
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Houndoom	Shadow Infernape	pokemon.DARMANITAN_STANDARD_SHADOW_FORM

Flying Grunt ♀

Battle against my Flying-type Pokemon!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Pidgey	Shadow Starly
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Gligar	Shadow Staravia
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Pidgeot	Shadow Dragonite	Shadow Skarmory

Grass Grunt ♂

Don't tangle with us!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Turtwig	Shadow Snover
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Grotle	Shadow Ferrothorn
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Meganium	Shadow Cacturne	Shadow Torterra

Ground Grunt ♂

You'll be defeated into the ground

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Alola Diglett	Shadow Wooper	Shadow Drilbur
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Rhyhorn
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Quagsire	Shadow Whiscash	Shadow Torterra

Ice Grunt ♀

You're gonna be frozen in your tracks

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Swinub	Shadow Snorunt
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Alola Ninetales	Shadow Glalie	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 Skarmory	Shadow Ferroseed
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Skarmory	Shadow Lairon	Shadow Metang
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Alola Sandslash	Shadow Scizor	Shadow Empoleon

Normal Grunt ♂

Normal does not mean weak.

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Teddiursa	Shadow Stantler	Shadow Glameow
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Rattata	Shadow Meowth	Shadow Purugly
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Ursaring	Shadow Stantler	Shadow Bibarel

Poison Grunt ♀

Coiled and ready to strike!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Hisuian Sneasel	Shadow Foongus
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 Wobbuffet	Shadow Ralts	Shadow Gothorita
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Metagross	Shadow Gallade	Shadow Reuniclus

Rock Grunt ♂

Let's rock and roll!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Onix	Shadow Cranidos	Shadow Shieldon
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Graveler	Shadow Lileep	Shadow Anorith
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Golem	Shadow Rampardos	Shadow Bastiodon

Water Grunt ♀

These waters are treacherous!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Totodile	Shadow Piplup
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Crawdaunt	Shadow Prinplup
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Wailord	Shadow Whiscash	Shadow Empoleon

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 Misdreavus	Shadow Drifloon	Shadow Golett
Pokemon #2	#2	Shadow Banette	Shadow Dusclops	Shadow Golett
Pokemon #3	#3	Shadow Gengar	Shadow Alola Marowak	Shadow Froslass

Electric Grunt ♀

Get ready to be shocked!

Pokemon #1	#1	Shadow Mareep	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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