Pokémon GO: How To Beat Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt (August 2024 Lineup & Counters)
Team Rocket Grunts return to in August 2024, including the Ghost-type specialist whose only words before a battle are This trainer for the criminal organization is one of several you must beat to unlock another battle against one of Team Rocket's leaders. Picking the right counters to this Grunt's lineup will allow you to move on from them easily for other important challenges.
Around 21 different Team Rocket teams can be challenged to fight the organization's leaders, like Arlo or Sierra in . The Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt is one of the most consistent between months, but not just because of their team's typing. The Pokémon on this team are usually the same every time and can be approached with a straightforward group of counters from your collection.
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The Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt uses Ghost-type Pokémon on their team, which is ambiguous from the only line of dialogue they speak before a battle. Other Team Rocket trainers typically give you a good clue about what type they prefer based on what line they say, but this team's gimmick isn't revealed immediately. Some of the Ghost-types you might encounter could also have a second typing depending on which creature you face.
Unlike raid bosses in , you face three waves of Pokémon used by this Team Rocket trainer. The Pokémon you fight are randomly selected from pools of three, making the team you face a combination of chances that can be difficult to predict. To make matters more complicated, all Team Rocket trainers use Shadow Pokémon, or stronger versions of normal pocket monsters due to the dark energy they possess.
Here are the all the possible Pokemon you could fight while facing off against the Ke Ke Ke Ke Grunt:
Wave
(Shadow) Pokémon
Type
Weakness Type(s)
Best Counters
1
Misdreavous
Ghost
Ghost, Dark
Drifloon
Ghost/Flying
Ghost, Dark, Electric, Ice, Rock
Golett
Ghost/Ground
