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Giovanni returns this March 2025 with powerful Shadow Monsters inPokemon GO. While his battle roster remains the same as the previous month, winning against them is still challenging. You must strategically select counters to secure a win.
You mustfirst locate GiovanniinPokemon GO, and then only can you initiate the battle. Once youdefeat 6 GO Rocket Grunts and all three Leaders, Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff, you canget a Rocket Radarleading to Giovanni’s location. The Team GO Rocket main boss has numerous powerful Shadow Pokemon, which requires thorough preparation. That said, this guide details the best Giovanni Shadow Pokemon counters for March 2025.
Pokemon GO: Giovanni Shadow Pokemon And Best Counters (March 2025)
The battle with Giovanni has three rounds; the main boss has anindividual Shadow Pokemonfor the first and last rounds. But the second round is tricky, Giovanni has 3 Shadow Pokemon he can choose from. Since the second round’s opponent is random, you must carefully strategize yourPokemon GOcounters to defeat Giovanni.
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Pokemon GO: Best Giovanni Counter Team (March 2025)
Some of the bestPokemon GOcounter teams for Giovanni would beMachamp, Swampert, and Xerneas/Togekiss. You can use the Fighting-type Machamp to exploit Persian’s type-weaknesses. If Rhyperior is his second choice, Machamp can also deal heavy damage before being knocked out.
For the second round, you can proceed with the Water andGround-type Pokemon, Swampert. The monster’s Ground-type attacks work well against Nidoking. Its Charged Attacks help deplete Giovanni’s shields quickly. You can also use Togekiss in the second round if Giovanni chooses Kingdra.
The Fairy-type Togekiss also comes in handy on the last round’s Dragon-type Palkia inPokemon GO. Fairy-type Pokemon like Xerneas or Togekiss can easily counter Kingdra or Palkia, dealing massive damage while resisting the opponent’s attacks.
