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Defeating Pokemon GO Giovanni's team requires in-depth knowledge of the best counters that will work against him. His current ace is Shadow Giratina. This follows Shadow Palkia and Shadow Dialga from the last two seasons.
To find the best Pokemon GO Giovanni' team counters in your collection, use these search strings:
- Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-
- Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-
- Ice&@Ice&cp2000-
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Best team to defeat Pokemon GO Giovanni (September 2025)
The following is Sportskeeda Gaming's recommendation for the best team composition to counter Giovanni's lineup:
- Mega Lucario with Force Palm, Aura Sphere, and Shadow Ball
- Shadow or regular Baxcalibur with Ice Fang, Icy Wind, and Dragon Claw
- Gardevoir with Charm, Dazzling Gleam, and Triple Axel
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This list consists of the most accessible creatures of this type. Two Fighting-types and a Water-type attacker will easily get you across the line when it comes to beating Giovanni in Pokemon GO in September 2025.
How to find Giovanni in Pokemon GO
You will need a Super Rocket Radar to find Giovanni in Pokemon GO. You will get the item from the Delightful Days Taken Over Giovanni Special Research. In it, you are tasked with defeating the three GO Rocket Leaders — Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo, after which you will get the Super Rocket Radar.
With the item equipped, Giovanni will spawn in GO Rocket balloons or GO Rocket PokeStops like other leaders from the outfit. Unlike the latter, you may encounter a grunt disguised as the GO Rocket Boss.
Once you have found the right one, don't worry if you can't beat him on the first try. You can battle Giovanni as many times as you want. So, check out the guide and find out how to counter him and catch Shadow Giratina in Pokemon GO.
Pokemon GO Giovanni lineup in September 2025
You will find Giovanni sporting the following lineup:
Pokemon GO Giovanni Counters
How to beat the Pokemon GO Giovanni team in Pokemon GO
To defeat Giovanni's team, utilize one Fighting-type, one Ice-type, and one Fairy-type. There are no apparent threats from the team.
Make sure to bait out both shields while Persian is on the field, ideally with a Fighting-type that is quick to Fast Moves (Karate Chop/Cross Chop Machamp and Force Palm/Power-Up Punch Lucario are both good options). Once that is done, switch to the required type counters for each Pokemon you face.
Best Fighting-type counters to Giovanni: Good against Persian and Kangaskhan
Best Ice-type counters to Giovanni: Good against Nidoking, Rhyperior, and Giratina
Best Fairy-type counters to Giovanni: Good against Giratina
You don't need to have a Pokemon with a second Charged Attack. If you are wondering how to get so, check out our guide on how to unlock a second Charged Attack for your Pokemon in Pokemon GO.
Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:
- Ditto disguises
- Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
- Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
- Pokemon Type Calculator
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