Pokemon Go’s notorious Team Go Rocket Leader Giovanni is available to battle alongside Shadow Latias in June 2022. With the right lineup of counters, you’ll be able to beat him and his Shadow Pokemon in no time.
Team Go Rocket’s Giovanni is tough competition in Pokemon Go, so knowing the right counters is vital. During the All-Hands Rocket Retreat event, Giovanni’s lineup of Pokemon switched up once again, with a new roster of powerful opponents to beat.
After battling with the Kanto region’s Legendary bird trio in early 2021, Giovanni now has Shadow Latias in his lineup. We’re going to break down everything we know about his roster, weaknesses, and the best counters to take you to victory.
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The infamous villain, Giovanni, is back in Pokemon Go for 2022.After using Shadow Lugia for many months, Giovanni’s lineup changed during the All-Hands Rocket Retreat Event in April, adding Gyarados, Honchkrow, and Shadow Latias to his roster. This remains the same in June.
Here’s Giovanni’s current lineup in Pokemon Go:
- Phase 1: Persian
- Phase 2: Honchkrow / Gyarados / Rhyperior
- Phase 3: Shadow Latias
How to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go
To stand a chance at defeating the villainous Giovanni in Pokemon Go, you’ll need to know the best lineup of counters to target his roster’s weaknesses and deliver that final attack with confidence.
At the start of every battle, Giovanni will always throw out his signature Pokemon, Persian. The second Pokemon he chooses is at random from a pool of three. Finally, you’ll face Shadow Latias.
Giovanni Pokemon Go counters phase 1
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