Pokemon GO: How to beat Giovanni

GIOVANNI is Pokemon Go's Team Rocket leader.

He is equipped with Shadow Lugia and a few other Pokemon - here's how you can beat the character.

1

How to beat Giovanni in Pokemon Go

There are a few tips on how to beat the Team Rocket Go leader.

The best way is to know his Pokemon's weaknesses and use the best counters as you go through each battle.

Persian

According to , Giovanni will always start the battle with Persian, who will always attack with dark and normal-type moves.

To fight back, you will need to equip yourself with a solid fighting Pokemon like Machamp and Lucario or Tyranitar and Terrakion.

Kingler, Rhyperior or Nidoking

The second Pokemon could be either Kingler, Rhyperior, or Nidoking.

Kingler can be defeated with grass or electric attacks. Go Sunoob suggests Magnezone, Vileplume, Torterra, and Zapdos to take on Kingler.

Rhyperior is reportedly the easiest to defeat and has several weak points.

The outlet reports: "You need to get in quick with high damage attacks and finish it off before it can cause damage. Torterra, Cobalion, and Excadrill are all possible choices."

Nidoking can be defeated with ground, water, ice, and psychic attacks.

Aloha Sandslash, Empoleon, Stunfisk, and Excadrill are good choices to go up against this Pokemon.

Players should watch out for its iron tail move.

POKEMON LATEST

SHINY CHARM

Pokémon reveals how to grab shiny Rayquaza and it’s easier than expected

FREE GIFTS

Pokémon fans can grab free shiny and rare 'mons with these Mystery Gift codes

DO THE WORM

Pokémon players can grab Torterra in one of the toughest raids yet

POCKET PALS

Pokémon TCG Pocket is about to level up its game with a whole new set of cards

Shadow Lugia

For the final battle, you will go up against Shadow Lugia, which is weak to a variety of different attacks.

Ghost, dark, ice, rock, and electric can all destroy Shadow Lugia.

Raikou and Terrakion are two perfect choices to battle the final boss.

When will Giovanni return to Pokemon Go?

Giovanni has returned to the game during the Festival of Lights event in November 2021, reports .

And after a battle with the Kanto region’s Legendary bird trio, he now has Shadow Lugia.

You can find Giovanni by completing a currently active Special Research.