How to beat Giovanni in Pokemon GO (December 2022)

Taking down Giovanni, the infamous leader of Team GO Rocket, is often a challenging task for any Pokemon GO trainer. Not only does he have powerful pocket monsters in his arsenal, but it can be difficult to even find him on the game's map. Nevertheless, the rewards that players receive for beating him are well worth it, especially this month.

Team GO Rocket is the primary antagonist outfit in Pokemon GO that plagues trainers' time in the game through various means. From Rocket Grunts to Rocket Leaders, there are plenty of ways that players can encounter this organization and its nefarious actions in-game.

Being aware of the proper counters and devising appropriate strategies will allow players to quickly defeat powerful Team GO Rocket members, including Giovanni. The Team GO Rocket boss packs a significant punch when encountered in-game and players will have to be careful with how they approach him.

Team GO Rocket Leader Giovanni in Pokemon GO (December 2022): Weaknesses and best counters

This article sheds light on the possible line-up of Giovanni this month and the best counters for each of his Pokemon, vital information that players can use to defeat the villainous boss. To begin with, players should definitely expect to face a Persian as Giovanni always chooses to send his iconic cat Pokemon out first.

In the second phase, the Team GO Rocket Leader will be sending out one of these three pocket monsters: Nidoqueen, Steelix, or Rhyperior. For the third phase, it's Giovanni's very last Pokemon that players are eager to get their hands on.

WHAT?! Giovanni is using Sh-Sh-Shadow Mewtwo against Trainers in battles?! NO! 😨😱😨 Act fast, Trainers! We can’t let Giovanni retain control over Mewtwo! #TeamGORocket

Ever since the Team GO Rocket Takeover event in the middle of last month, Giovanni's final pocket monster of choice has been the powerful Shadow Mewtwo. The option remains the same for this month and we will update you if any changes occur.

The weaknesses and counters to Giovanni's line-up in Pokemon GO are as follows:

Persian - Being a Normal-type pocket monster, Pokemon GO players should opt for a Pokemon with Fighting-type moves to defeat Giovanni's Persian. The best options are as follows:

Hariyama - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Dynamic Punch
Machamp - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Dynamic Punch
Lucario - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Aura Sphere
Conkeldurr - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Focus Blast
Sirfetch'd - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Close Combat

Rhyperior - Being a dual-type Ground and Rock pocket monster, Pokemon GO players should use a Pokemon with Grass and Water-type attacks against Rhyperior. Furthermore, this particular Pokemon is also weak to Fighting-type moves, which works well with a player's first choice to take down Persian.

The best options are as follows:

Swampert - Fast Move Mud Shot and Charged Move Hydro Cannon
Kyogre - Fast Move Waterfall and Charged Move Surf
Empoleon - Fast Move Waterfall and Charged Move Hydro Cannon
Torterra - Fast Move Razor Leaf and Charged Move Frenzy Plant
Greninja - Fast Move Bubble and Charged Move Surf
Roserade - Fast Move Razor Leaf and Charged Move Solar Beam

Nidoqueen - Being a dual-type Poison and Ground pocket monster, Pokemon GO players are advised to use a Pokemon that has Ground, Psychic, Water, and Ice-type moves in its arsenal against Nidoqueen. The best options are as follows:

Kyogre - Fast Move Waterfall and Charged Move Surf
Glaceon - Fast Move Ice Shard and Charged Move Avalanche
Mewtwo - Fast Move Psycho Cut and Charged Move Psystrike
Espeon - Fast Move Confusion and Charged Move Psychic
Gyarados - Fast Move Waterfall and Charged Move Hydro Pump

Steelix - Being a dual-type Ground and Steel pocket monster, Pokemon GO players should fare better using a Pokemon that has Fire, Fighting, Ground, and Water-type moves. The best options are as follows:

Swampert - Fast Move Mud Shot and Charged Move Hydro Cannon
Conkeldurr - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Focus Blast
Reshiram - Fast Move Fire Fang and Charged Move Overheat
Chandelure - Fast Move Fire Spin and Charged Move Overheat
Lucario - Fast Move Counter and Charged Move Aura Sphere

Mewtwo - Being a Legendary Psychic-type, players should definitely bring along a Pokemon that has Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type moves in their kit. The best options are as follows:

Hydreigon - Fast Move Bite and Charged Move Brutal Swing
Darkrai - Fast Move Snarl and Charged Move Dark Pulse
Chandelure - Fast Move Hex and Charged Move Shadow Ball
Gengar - Fast Move Lick and Charged Move Shadow Ball
Yveltal - Fast Move Snarl and Charged Move Dark Pulse

Pokemon GO players are advised to prepare their team while keeping these type weaknesses in mind. Interested readers can check out this article for more information. If defeated, trainers need not worry as they will be able to quickly challenge him again. After beating him and his threat of Shadow Pokemon, players will also get the chance to catch Shadow Mewtwo.

Edited by Atul S

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