Pokémon GO: How To Beat Giovanni (September 2024 Lineup & Counters)

's Team Rocket Boss, Giovanni, faces new challengers in September 2024 with a powerful lineup of Pokémon. Continuing from last month, Shadow Cresselia will back up his team with strong Psychic-type moves. By successfully beating Rocket Boss Giovanni, trainers will have the opportunity to catch the Cresselia, rescuing it from the grasp of Team Rocket. With it being in its Shadow Form, Cresselia's offensive power increases at the risk of lowering its defenses.

To first get to Rocket Boss Giovanni, trainers will need to obtain the Super Rocket Radar. This can be done by defeating Rocket Leader Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo during the Special Research Campaign. Once given the Super Rocket Radar, Rocket Boss Giovanni can be found in specific locations on the map at a PokéStop or in a Rocket Balloon. Unfortunately, if you already completed this task last month, you will not be able to repeat it.

The introduction of the new Galar creatures to Pokémon GO includes Grookey, which can be caught, hatched or found through completing field research.

's Rocket Boss Giovanni starts the battle with his signature Pokémon, Persian. With its Normal-typing and mediocre stats, Persian should not be an issue. During this time, you should prioritize taking both of Giovanni's shields.

A fast charging move like Bite or Counter will fill up your Pokémon's Charge Move in no time. The second Pokémon Giovanni will be using will be a random choice of one of three Pokémon: Kingdra, Honchkrow, or Kangaskhan, which can be considered a rare Pokémon. Finally, Giovanni's Shadow Cresselia will battle you with its strong Psychic-type attacks.

Thankfully, if you lose due to an incorrect guess on Giovanni's second Pokémon, you can battle him again immediately. Spare no time on taking down Persian, see what Pokémon Giovanni sends out, and assess your strength if you need to start over again.

Phase

Pokémon Name

Pokémon Type

Best Counter Pokémon

1

Persian (Shadow)

2

Honchkrow (Shadow)

2

Kangaskhan