It is time to talk about a certain character, and that character is the Team Go Rocket Boss named Giovanni. Even when we say the name we get chills. Giovanni is back again, and this time he uses different Shadow Pokemon.
Yes, that is right. Team Go Rocket Boss Giovanni is back in Pokemon Go, and he decided to use even stronger Pokemon than the last time we saw him. This means that we will need very, very strong Pokemon to defeat his Shadow Pokemon line-up.
If you thought that the Team Go Rocket Leaders were hard to defeat, well, we hate to be the bearers of bad news, but Giovanni is really difficult to defeat. His Pokemon and their strengths are out of this world. But if you are determined to beat him, there is always a better Pokemon line-up than his, and we are pleased to help you by posting a full list of Giovanni’s line-up, the best counter Pokemon for his Shadow Pokemon, and which Pokemon moveset will help you defeat him.
Giovanni uses Shadow Persian, Shadow Rhyperior, Shadow Steelix, Shadow Honchkrow, and Shadow Mewtwo.
Giovanni November 2022 Shadow Pokemon Counters
Giovanni Shadow Lineup and Best Counters #1
Shadow Persian
- Mega Alakazam with Counter and Psychic
- Shadow Machamp with Karate Chop and Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Pheromosa with Low Kick and Close Combat
Giovanni Shadow Lineup and Best Counters #2
Shadow Rhyperior
- Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
- Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Aqua Tail
- Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Kartana with Razor Leaf and Leaf Blade
- Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
- Roserade with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot
Shadow Steelix
- Mega Y Charizard with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
- Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
- Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Reshiram with Fire Fang and Overheat
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
Shadow Nidoqueen
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
- Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Psychic
- Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
- Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike
- Hoopa Unbound with Confusion and Psychic
- Attack Forme Deoxys with Zen headbutt and Psycho Boost
Giovanni Shadow Lineup and Best Counters #3
Shadow Mewtwo
- Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow ball
- Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
- Shadow Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
- Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing
- Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
- Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Giovanni is the hardest one to beat, so make sure to follow our Giovanni guide to beat the Team Go Rocket Boss.