Last month, the Team GO Rocket Leader Giovanni returned with a vengeance.
He said goodbye to Shadow Zapdos and returned to battle with a formidable Shadow Ho-Oh.
To capture the Shadow Ho-Oh and free it fromTeam GO Rocket’sclutches, players first have to take down the leader and his three fearsome Pokemon - which can often be easier said than done.
So, let’s take a look at how to beat Giovanni in July 2021 and consider the weaknesses and counters of all of his Pokemon.
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What Pokemon Does Giovanni Bring to Battles This Month?
As you’d expect, Giovanni has a range of difficult Pokemon to take down, starting with his surprisingly strong Persian and ending with the Ho-Oh.
You can find the full breakdown below:
Pokemon One
Pokemon Two
Pokemon Three
How to Beat Giovanni in July 2021 - All Weaknesses and Best Counters
Slot One: Shadow Persian- (Weaknesses = Fighting)
Slot Two: Shadow Garchomp â(Weakness = Dragon, Fairy and Ice x4)
Slot Two: Shadow Kangaskhan â(Weaknesses = Fighting)
Slot Two: Shadow Nidokingâ (Weaknesses = Ground, Ice, Psychic and Water)
Slot Three: Shadow Ho-Oh â(Weaknesses = Electric, Water and Rock x4)
Which Team Should You Bring?
Obviously, this can vary depending on Giovanni’s middle Pokemon, but there are a few deductions you may make.
Starting with a Fighting-type is the only way to go. Giovanni’s Persian’s only weakness is Fighting, so if you want any chance against it, then that’s the way to go. Plus, his Kangaskhan is also weak against Fighting moves.
That’s Persian/Kangaskhan covered, so now onto Nidoking and Garchomp - both of which are weak against Ice-type moves.
Finally, seeing as Rampardos is the best counter for Ho-Oh, that’s who I’d bring. However, any Rock-type Pokemon is a sound choice here.
